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More And More Games Are Asking A Question Even Philosophers Haven't Been Able To Answer

Prove You're Human explores themes of identity and human performance through the lens of a rogue AI seeking proof of its humanity.

Pets

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

3 weeks ago

These baby beetles work together to lookand smelllike flowers

European blister beetle larvae mimic floral scents to attract bees for transportation and feeding.

Information security

fromThe Hacker News

1 month ago

Masters of Imitation: How Hackers and Art Forgers Perfect the Art of Deception

Impostors in art and cybersecurity share similarities, with attackers using mimicry to blend in and evade detection.

Science

fromKqed

3 months ago

Hide! 4 Tiny Animals That Go Undercover In Style | KQED

Decorator crabs use seaweed, anemones, and hooked hairs to camouflage, while glasswing butterflies and Australian stick insects employ transparent or twig disguises.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

3 months ago

What's scarier than a spider? A fake giant spider

What's scarier than a spider? A really big spider, of course. A newfound defensive tactic takes advantage of this idea: researchers documented spiders building giant spiderlike silhouettes on their webs to ward off predators. These decoys are an example of web decorations that some spiders are known to produce, often to prevent getting eaten, avoid bird strikes or attract prey.

Science

fromFlowingData

9 months ago