Death Valley's 'world's hottest temperature' record may be due to a human error

A recent study revealed that participants in the 'Prisoner’s Dilemma' game were less likely to cooperate when faced with male players, whether human or AI, while they tended to exploit those labeled as female. This suggests a bias in how individuals perceive and interact with AI based on gendered labeling.

The James Webb Space Telescope has made significant observations of the exoplanet WASP-107b, revealing that its atmosphere is rapidly escaping into space. This phenomenon, described as a 'super-puff' planet, indicates that the planet's gaseous envelope is being lost at an alarming rate, raising questions about its long-term stability and composition.

Anacondas reached their massive size approximately 12 million years ago, a development that allowed them to thrive even as other giant reptiles faced extinction due to cooling temperatures and reduced habitats. This remarkable adaptation has enabled them to maintain their size without significant changes since that time.

A new mathematical equation has been developed that describes the distribution of fragment sizes when objects break, revealing that this distribution is consistent across various materials, including bubbles and spaghetti. This phenomenon is referred to as the 'law of maximal randomness.'

Archaeologists in Greece have uncovered a lavish 2,700-year-old tomb belonging to a noblewoman, which features an intriguing upside-down crown, symbolizing lost power. This discovery sheds light on the burial practices and social hierarchies of ancient Greek society.

The Cold Moon, the final full moon of 2025, will rise on December 4, reaching its highest point in the night sky, marking a significant celestial event for stargazers. This full moon is also known as the 'Cold Supermoon' due to its occurrence in winter, a time when the moon appears particularly bright and large.

On December 2, 2025, significant science news includes the successful launch of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, which carried a new batch of Starlink satellites into orbit. This launch is part of SpaceX's ongoing efforts to enhance global internet connectivity through its satellite network.