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Researchers in 2025 have identified a link between unexpected events and increased prosocial behavior, termed the ‘Batman effect,’ with implications for social dynamics.

• Greek Sceptic Team
• August 9, 2026

New heuristic methods enhance A* algorithm efficiency, promising faster pathfinding in AI and robotics applications.

• Greek Sceptic Team
• August 9, 2026

NASA has developed an emulator for Voyager 1’s FDS computer, enabling access to historic spacecraft data for the first time in decades.

• Greek Sceptic Team
• August 8, 2026

The Old Farmers Almanac forecasts a generally mild winter for 2026, with localized cold spells. The prediction is based on traditional methods and climate patterns.

• Greek Sceptic Team
• August 8, 2026

German authorities have confirmed the presence of the Asian hornet in the country, prompting increased monitoring and control efforts.

• Greek Sceptic Team
• August 7, 2026

Researchers have developed a new framework for quantifying the entropy of Markov chains, advancing understanding in stochastic processes and information theory.

• Greek Sceptic Team
• August 6, 2026

New research estimates 3 million people lived in a small portion of the Amazon rainforest, challenging previous assumptions about population density.

• Greek Sceptic Team
• August 4, 2026

F* is introduced as a general-purpose, proof-oriented programming language aimed at enhancing software correctness and security.

• Greek Sceptic Team
• August 3, 2026

A review of ten recent significant advances in mathematics and theoretical computer science that could impact future research and applications.

• Greek Sceptic Team
• August 2, 2026

Experts explore whether AI systems reason correctly or just appear to, raising concerns about trust and reliability in AI decision-making.

• Greek Sceptic Team
• August 1, 2026