Opus 4.8 fixes the laziness of 4.7. Explore the May 2026 Claude Code update, including improved autonomy and token efficiency.

Neanderthals One of the most dreaded terms in dentistry is "root canal," but at least we get to enjoy the perks of modern medicine. Now, imagine enduring that painful process nearly 60,000 years ago.

A Bellingham Public Schools task force has recommended the district close two elementary schools to adjust for declining enrollment. Carl Cozier Elementary and Columbia Elementary were tapped to be ...

Researchers at the Faculty of Information Technology at the University of Jyväskylä have used artificial intelligence to speed up the analysis of colorectal cancer samples and predict the functioning ...

Brad Inglesby reveals that coming up with the emotional hook for the upcoming 'Task' season two was tougher than what the ...

Agricultural soil testing is critical to determining soil’s nutrient concentration and variability across your fields. It is ideal to test your fields’ soil at least every two to three years to inform ...

Hierarchical impedance-based tracking control has attracted much interest recently due to its advantages of no external forces/torques feedback and inertia reshaping. Desired trajectories on each ...

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The flash from my iPhone camera illuminates my dirty socks and underwear as I hold each item up for the video recording to capture clearly. As I load my smelly clothes into the washer, I tremble a bit ...

Before students can appreciate that a heart valve is a masterpiece of engineering or notice what isn’t narrated in The Great Gatsby, they need sustained focus. Unfortunately, sustained attention is ...

Here is one way the AI data economy works in practice in 2026: a DoorDash courier straps on a body camera, washes at least five dishes, holds each one up to the lens for a few seconds, and earns a few ...

DoorDash announced on Thursday that it’s launching a new, stand-alone “Tasks” app that will allow the company to pay its delivery couriers to complete assignments aimed at improving AI and robotic ...