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Scientific American rounds up AI energy, particle physics and extremophile news

Original: Growing AI energy demands, the search for subatomic particles and the hottest amoeba https://www.scientificamerican.com/

Scientific American's latest science roundup covers the rising energy demands of artificial intelligence, ongoing efforts to detect subatomic particles, and research into an amoeba that thrives at extreme temperatures. The episode ties together the environmental cost of the AI boom with fundamental physics and biology discoveries, offering a snapshot of current conversations across science news.

Why now: AI's surging energy consumption is a topical concern, and the roundup bundles it with fresh science stories.

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