Lawmakers gathered quietly to talk about AI. Angst and fears of 'destruction' followed
Read full article: Lawmakers gathered quietly to talk about AI. Angst and fears of 'destruction' followedLawmakers on Capitol Hill conducted a roundtable with leading AI executives and academics to discuss the potential transformative impacts of the technology on American society.
Artemis II astronauts praise their moonship's performance, especially the heat shield
Read full article: Artemis II astronauts praise their moonship's performance, especially the heat shieldThe Artemis II astronauts who ignited a lunar renaissance are giving high marks to their moonship for its performance during reentry — especially the heat shield.
Younger adult colon cancer deaths are concentrated in people with less education, study says
Read full article: Younger adult colon cancer deaths are concentrated in people with less education, study saysA new study finds the worrisome rise in colorectal cancer deaths among younger adults is concentrated in people with less education.
AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back
Read full article: AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight backArtificial intelligence is playing a big role in creating online spam and scams — but also in combatting it.
Astronomers measure the mind-blowing power and speed of black hole jets for the first time
Read full article: Astronomers measure the mind-blowing power and speed of black hole jets for the first timeScientists for the first time have measured the instantaneous mind-blowing power of jets blasting from a black hole.
ChatGPT maker OpenAI shifts its focus to business users amid Anthropic pressure
Read full article: ChatGPT maker OpenAI shifts its focus to business users amid Anthropic pressureOpenAI executives say they will introduce a new artificial intelligence model for “high-value professional work” as the company faces heightened competition with rival Anthropic in attracting corporate customers to adopt AI assistants in their workplaces.
Allbirds, a former Wall Street darling fallen on hard times, looks to AI for its future
Read full article: Allbirds, a former Wall Street darling fallen on hard times, looks to AI for its futureAllbirds, the eco-friendly shoe brand that was once a Wall Street darling and found its way onto the feet of tech CEOs and movie stars, is pivoting to artificial intelligence.
EU threatens to force Meta to restore WhatsApp full access for rival AI chatbots
Read full article: EU threatens to force Meta to restore WhatsApp full access for rival AI chatbotsEuropean Union regulators plan to order Meta to reverse a move that limits AI chatbots from rival companies accessing WhatsApp.
US faces demand to restore $350 million in federal funding to help power Puerto Rico
Read full article: US faces demand to restore $350 million in federal funding to help power Puerto RicoNearly 200 organizations are urging the Trump administration and Puerto Rico’s governor to restore $350 million in federal funding that was meant to finance the installation of rooftop solar and battery systems for 12,000 low-income families across the U.S. territory.
EPA may ease regulation of chemical plastic recycling, and environmentalists worry
Read full article: EPA may ease regulation of chemical plastic recycling, and environmentalists worryThe Environmental Protection Agency is reconsidering whether facilities that recycle plastic chemically should be held to the same strict air pollution standards as incinerators.
Attorney for suspect in attack at Sam Altman’s home says he was in midst of 'mental health crisis'
Read full article: Attorney for suspect in attack at Sam Altman’s home says he was in midst of 'mental health crisis'The public defender for a man accused of throwing an incendiary device at Sam Altman’s home says her client has autism and was experiencing an “acute mental health crisis.”.
Tesla leader believes Shanghai factory operations will play a role in robot mass production
Read full article: Tesla leader believes Shanghai factory operations will play a role in robot mass productionA Tesla leader says he believes its Shanghai factory operations will help resolve the challenges in achieving mass production of the company’s humanoid robots.
Why some workers are embracing AI while others won't use it, according to a new Gallup poll
Read full article: Why some workers are embracing AI while others won't use it, according to a new Gallup pollA new Gallup poll finds that more American workers are experimenting with artificial intelligence in their jobs, but there is a cohort of employees who remain skeptical.
NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts' triumphant moon flyby
Read full article: NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts' triumphant moon flybyWith NASA's lunar comeback a galactic-sized smash, the space agency already has the next Artemis flight in its sights.
Judge bars Arizona from regulating prediction market operators and pauses prosecution of Kalshi
Read full article: Judge bars Arizona from regulating prediction market operators and pauses prosecution of KalshiA judge has temporarily barred Arizona from enforcing its gambling laws against predictive market operators like Kalshi.
Climate change is outpacing evolution. Scientists are using DNA to catch up
Read full article: Climate change is outpacing evolution. Scientists are using DNA to catch upAs climate change outpaces the ability of ecosystems to adapt, scientists are turning to conservation genomics to guide restoration.
Artemis II astronauts describe their lunar voyage as surreal and profound ahead of Earth return
Read full article: Artemis II astronauts describe their lunar voyage as surreal and profound ahead of Earth returnThe Artemis II astronauts are tidying up their lunar cruiser for Friday's “fireball” return to Earth.
Argentina approves Milei's bill that eases protections for glaciers despite environmental backlash
Read full article: Argentina approves Milei's bill that eases protections for glaciers despite environmental backlashArgentina's Congress has approved a bill that eases glacier protections to boost mining investments.
Kara Swisher examines the science, tech and business of living longer in new CNN docuseries
Read full article: Kara Swisher examines the science, tech and business of living longer in new CNN docuseriesKara Swisher begins her new CNN series on longevity and health in a cemetery, reflecting on her father's death.
The world's oldest octopus fossil isn't an octopus after all, scientists say
Read full article: The world's oldest octopus fossil isn't an octopus after all, scientists sayScientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
Russia's internet crackdown leads to a spring of growing discontent
Read full article: Russia's internet crackdown leads to a spring of growing discontentAnger and frustration is growing in Russia over government restrictions on the internet that have disrupted daily life, hurt businesses and brought condemnation from both Kremlin critics and supporters alike.
States are struggling to meet their clean energy goals. Data centers are to blame
Read full article: States are struggling to meet their clean energy goals. Data centers are to blameNevada's largest utility company says it may not meet its 2030 clean energy goals due to the demands from data centers.
Appeals court rebuffs Anthropic in latest round of its AI battle with the Trump administration
Read full article: Appeals court rebuffs Anthropic in latest round of its AI battle with the Trump administrationA federal appeals court on Wednesday refused to block the Pentagon from blacklisting artificial intelligence laboratory Anthropic in a decision that differed from the conclusions reached in another judge’s ruling on the same issues.
Shaky ceasefire unlikely to stop cyberattacks from Iran-linked hackers for long
Read full article: Shaky ceasefire unlikely to stop cyberattacks from Iran-linked hackers for longAn uncertain ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. and Israel may do little to stop cyberattacks from hackers allied with Tehran.
'Climate change is kicking our butts.' March smashes heat records for continental US
Read full article: 'Climate change is kicking our butts.' March smashes heat records for continental USMarch has been the hottest month on record for the continental United States in 132 years, according to federal weather data.
Zeldin tells climate skeptics to 'celebrate vindication' after repeal of baseline climate rule
Read full article: Zeldin tells climate skeptics to 'celebrate vindication' after repeal of baseline climate ruleThe head of the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday defended his decision to repeal the legal determination that serves as the basis for federal rules to slow climate change.
Volunteers turn a fan's recordings of 10,000 concerts into an online treasure trove
Read full article: Volunteers turn a fan's recordings of 10,000 concerts into an online treasure troveIn 1989, an up-and-coming rock band from Washington called Nirvana played in Chicago for the first time at a club called Dreamerz.
Turkey’s parliament debates a bill to restrict access to social media for children under 15
Read full article: Turkey’s parliament debates a bill to restrict access to social media for children under 15Turkish lawmakers have kicked off a debate on a draft law package that includes restricting access to social media platforms for children under 15.
Artemis II astronauts make long-distance call to the space station as they head home from the moon
Read full article: Artemis II astronauts make long-distance call to the space station as they head home from the moonThe Artemis II astronauts are chatting it up with their friends aboard the International Space Station.
Canada's Artemis II astronaut gives thumbs-up to 'Project Hail Mary' starring Canadian Ryan Gosling
Read full article: Canada's Artemis II astronaut gives thumbs-up to 'Project Hail Mary' starring Canadian Ryan GoslingThe new space movie “Project Hail Mary” starring Ryan Gosling is getting rave reviews more than halfway to the moon.
Artemis II’s moonbound astronauts capture Earth’s brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind
Read full article: Artemis II’s moonbound astronauts capture Earth’s brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behindThe Artemis II astronauts have captured Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they zoom ever closer to the moon.
'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' cast aren't the only influencers sowing curiosity about the church
Read full article: 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' cast aren't the only influencers sowing curiosity about the churchLatter-day Saint influencers have found an enthusiastic audience across the country, curious about their faith and family, but they are often imperfect and unofficial representatives of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
How we came to be: Scientists get first look at the evolution of early complex animals
Read full article: How we came to be: Scientists get first look at the evolution of early complex animalsScientists have discovered fossils in China that reveal a crucial transition from simple to complex life on Earth.
Trump administration appeals ruling that blocked Pentagon action against Anthropic over AI dispute
Read full article: Trump administration appeals ruling that blocked Pentagon action against Anthropic over AI disputeThe Trump administration is appealing a judge’s order blocking the federal government from taking punitive measures against artificial intelligence company Anthropic after a dispute with the Pentagon over military use of AI.
It’s International Fact-Checking Day. Refresh your AI identification skills
Read full article: It’s International Fact-Checking Day. Refresh your AI identification skillsArtificial intelligence-generated content is everywhere these days, making it increasingly difficult to separate fact from fiction, particularly when it comes to breaking news.
How a seabird native to Hawaii has adapted to life in Honolulu's concrete jungle
Read full article: How a seabird native to Hawaii has adapted to life in Honolulu's concrete jungleA seabird native to Hawaii is flourishing in the middle of Honolulu's concrete towers, traffic-clogged roads and Waikiki hotels.
Earthquake off Indonesia topples buildings, kills 1 person and sets off small tsunami
Read full article: Earthquake off Indonesia topples buildings, kills 1 person and sets off small tsunamiAn undersea magnitude 7.4 earthquake toppled buildings in parts of northern Indonesia, sent people fleeing from their homes, killed at least one person and generated a small tsunami.
To fix a patient's irregular heartbeat, doctors first tested its digital 'twin'
Read full article: To fix a patient's irregular heartbeat, doctors first tested its digital 'twin'Scientists at Johns Hopkins University are creating virtual replicas of patients’ hearts so they can test how to fix a life-threatening irregular heartbeat before treating the real organ.
WATCH IT AGAIN: Artemis II rocket launches for NASA’s historic return to the moon
Read full article: WATCH IT AGAIN: Artemis II rocket launches for NASA’s historic return to the moonWith the charge of “for all of humanity,” the four astronauts launched toward the moon Wednesday in a historic launch for the 32-story Space Launch System rocket and the Artemis II mission.