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Archaeologists Can’t Find Evidence for a Weapon Long Linked to America’s Earliest Hunters
New research is forcing archaeologists to confront an inconvenient truth about atlatls, a weapon that's been linked to Clovis hunters for decades despite the dearth of evidence.
By TLM
Jun 30, 2026
Holy Crap, We Were Way Off About How Many Insect Species Live on Earth
A new study more than doubles previous estimates of how many distinct kinds of insects are currently inhabiting the planet.
By TLM
Jun 30, 2026
‘Silo’ Season 3 Is Hugely Revealing and Satisfying… Eventually
Rebecca Ferguson stars in the latest season of Apple TV's excellent sci-fi mystery show, which returns July 3.
By TLM
Jun 30, 2026
Don’t Be Afraid of Self-Improving AI, Says a16z-Backed Startup Mirendil
Some call it a dangerous path to runaway AI, others call it vibe research.
By TLM
Jun 30, 2026