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The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Far from being solo operators, most single-celled microbes are in complex relationships. In the ocean, the soil, and your gut, they might battle and eat each other, exchange DNA, compete for nutrients, or feed on one another’s by-products. Sometimes they get even more intimate: One […]
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Modern AI models may seem magical, but can they replicate the brilliance and the vibe of some of the most recognizable photographs of the 20th century? Why Did I Attempt This Experiment? AI models are becoming so powerful it seems you can create almost anything by using the right prompts—so I simply wanted to test […]