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The term refers specifically to technology capable of “vastly outperforming any human” in measures of intelligence and autonomously improving itself, rather than AI in general.
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Great Zimbabwe was one of the most prominent ancient civilizations of the African continent. Built between the 11th and 15th centuries by ancestors of today’s Shona people, it was the thriving capital of a massive trading empire — but for hundreds of years was dismissed by European explorers. Now, new archaeological discoveries are revealing the true scope of the ancient city's global importance.
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Across higher education, leaders are grappling with a paradigm shift that isn't just about software updates or syllabus disclaimers. We have entered the Age of Accelerated Transformation.
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kathy/Adobe StockWith shifting global temperatures, many environments will change. Not all animals will be able to adapt quickly.
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Kelly McBride, senior vice president at The Poynter Institute of Media Ethics and chair of the Newmark Ethics Center at Poynter.
When Congress voted to kill the Corporation for Public Media, some saw it as a death blow for public media in America. And it may yet be, especially for local news, which is 90 percent of public media. In spite of the massive outpouring of support, the system faces significant challenges if it is going to survive. And yet, there is an amazing opportunity to rethink and remake public media in the image of what consumers and communities need now, in the era of streamers and influencers. But can we do it?
November 10, 2026, 5:00 PM
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Raisa Tolchinsky is the author of Glass Jaw, a poetry collection about the world of women’s boxing. In this edition of the Poets Weave, she reads selections from her book.
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There is no solid evidence to back up any theory of a “French Connection” to Southern Indiana's great buffalo salt lick.
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Danny WilliamWe’re saying goodbye to Nice Work this week. For our last show, hosts Tyler Lake and Alex Chambers talk about some of their favorite moments, look back at stories and interviews and reflect on what they hoped the show would accomplish.
In case you missed it
We’re counting sheep with the Great American Songbook this week, as we explore standards all about dreaming, including “This Time The Dream’s On Me,” “You Stepped Out Of A Dream,” and many more dreamy tunes.
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Browse our playlist for this week's show
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Google Art ProjectPsalms are an important part of both Jewish and Christian rituals, perfectly suited to intimate, congregational, and ceremonial music settings. On the previous episode of Harmonia, we heard Latin versions of a Psalm that begins "Out of the depths I have cried to thee.” This hour, we’ll explore some settings in German and English.
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In the 1970s Don Ellis, Lalo Schifrin, David Shire, Herbie Hancock and other composers expanded the palette of crime jazz through their scores for films such as The French Connection, Dirty Harry and The Taking of Pelham One 123, while summoning noir of the past in Chinatown, Taxi Driver, and Farewell My Lovely.
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Indiana Public Media announces the establishment of the George Walker Society, a new recognition society honoring individuals who have included WFIU, WTIU, or Indiana Public Media in their estate plans. -
Scientists think that animals evolved the ability to detect bitter tastes in order to avoid things that are harmful or even poisonous. So why do we like coffee? -
My garden is very crowded, and so in the fall, I am always wondering where I can plant more spring bulbs without cutting into the existing ones. -
About 70 people gathered at dawn today near Sample Gates for the Veterans Day event. The keynote speaker was Colonel Ryan Harvey, Air Force Commander and IU alumnus. -
Thomson had previously announced her intention to seek a second term during an August appearance on WFIU's Ask the Mayor. -
The Indiana Horse Racing Commission thinks fractional ownership could provide a new entry point to the industry for people who might otherwise never consider owning a racehorse. -
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The idea of corvids stealing shiny things isn't that true to reality. -
Aaron Wells, the marching band’s director, is in his 21st year leading the Marching Mustangs. -
A survey will be conducted in Morgan-Monroe State Forest to better understand pre- and post-contact use of the area.
