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Business Insider11 hours ago
The billionaire CEO who made history with SpaceX describes facing the 'vacuum of death' in only a spacesuit
The SpaceX astronaut Jared Isaacman says frequent space travel is "around the corner." How humans will survive off-world is another question.
Associated Press13 hours ago
Earth's projected warming hasn't improved for 3 years. UN climate talks are still pushing
For the third straight year, efforts to fight climate change haven't lowered projections for how hot the world is likely to get — even as countries gather for another round of …
Business Insider1 day ago
Why the US hasn't returned humans to the moon. The reasons are depressing
The last time a human visited the moon was in December 1972 during NASA's Apollo 17 mission. Since then, there have been many foiled plans to go back.
Associated Press1 day ago
Bluesky has added 1M users since the US election as people seek alternatives to X
Social media site Bluesky has gained 1 million new users in the week since the U.S. election, as some X users look for an alternative platform to post their thoughts and engage…
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Reuters1 day ago
Meta to introduce ads on Threads in early 2025, the Information reports
Threads app was launched in July last year as a challenger to X, formerly Twitter, in a bid to win users from the de facto micro-blogging site during its chaotic takeover by bi…
Associated Press1 day ago
California researchers discover mysterious, gelatinous new sea slug
More than two decades after spotting a mysterious, gelatinous, bioluminescent creature swimming in the deep sea, California researchers this week announced that it is a new spe…
Reuters34 minutes ago
South Korean LG Display to invest additional $1 billion in Vietnam, local govt says
Vietnam has awarded a licence to South Korea's LG Display that will see it raise its investment in the northern port city of Haiphong by $1 billion, the city's authorities said…
Associated Press1 hour ago
Australia's plan to ban children from social media proves popular and problematic
How do you remove children from the harms of social media? Politically the answer appears simple in Australia, but practically the solution could be far more difficult. The A…
Associated Press2 hours ago
Tech consultant spars with the prosecutor over details of the death of Cash App founder Bob Lee
A tech consultant charged with murder in Cash App founder Bob Lee’s stabbing death sparred with the lead prosecutor at trial Thursday, interrupting questions asked of him with …
USA TODAY3 hours ago
What is Bluesky? Social media app seeing rising popularity after election
Social media platform Bluesky has seen a boom in new accounts since Election Day. Here's what to know.
Reuters9 hours ago
TikTok launches AI-powered video platform to advertisers globally
Earlier this year at the TikTok World Product Summit, the social media platform unveiled a new creative content suite called 'Symphony' with an aim to help businesses, creators…
Business Insider8 hours ago
Sam Altman says 'there is no wall' in an apparent response to fears of an AI slowdown
Sam Altman posted "there is no wall," an apparent reference to concerns in tech about whether scaling laws to improve new AI models are breaking down.
Stacker10 hours ago
A white couple donated 80 acres in an act of reparations. Now it's becoming a home for Black farmers.
Next City reports on a white couple's decision to donate their land to Black farmers in rural Virginia as an act of reparations amidst a long history of land loss for the latte…
Popular Mechanics11 hours ago
Scientists Discovered the Secret to Perfect Cell Division
Without it, we wouldn’t exist.
Associated Press12 hours ago
Only 8 monkeys remain free after more than a week outside a South Carolina compound
Just eight monkeys remain free from the group who more than a week ago broke out of a South Carolina compound that breeds the primates for medical research, authorities said. …
Associated Press12 hours ago
In Cyprus, Ukrainians learn how to dispose of landmines that kill and maim hundreds
In a Cypriot National Guard camp, Ukrainians are being trained on how to identify, locate and dispose of landmines and other unexploded munitions that litter huge swaths of the…
Reuters12 hours ago
Fibre optic cables should be considered 'critical infrastructure' in Africa, Google says
African governments should give fibre optic cables greater protection from attacks and harmonize policies around layouts to encourage the development of tech infrastructure, a …
NBC Universal10 hours ago
World's largest coral found 'hiding in plain sight' near Solomon Islands for 300 years
The world's largest coral has been discovered by a National Geographic expedition to the Solomon Islands.
Popular Mechanics13 hours ago
Archaeologists Found a Surprise Hiding in an Ancient Egyptian Tomb—A Second Body
An Egyptian priestess was found hidden in the walls of her father's tomb.
Associated Press11 hours ago
EU slaps Meta with a nearly 800 million euro fine for engaging in 'abusive' Marketplace practices
European Union regulators issued their first antitrust fine to Facebook parent Meta on Thursday with a penalty of nearly 800 million euros for what they call “abusive practices…
Associated Press9 hours ago
AI could help scale humanitarian responses. But it could also have big downsides
As the International Rescue Committee copes with dramatic increases in displaced people in recent years, the refugee aid organization has looked for efficiencies wherever it ca…
Associated Press12 hours ago
Disney Q4 bolstered by strong results from streaming, 'Inside Out 2' and 'Deadpool & Wolverine'
Disney's fourth-quarter adjusted profit beat Wall Street's expectations, bolstered by strong results from its streaming service and box office success with “Inside Out 2” and “…
Associated Press15 hours ago
The Leonid meteor shower peaks as the supermoon wanes
It's a treat to see a supermoon. But that bright glowing orb will still be almost full when the Leonid meteor shower peaks this weekend, likely obscuring all but the brightest …
Reuters15 hours ago
Cash-strapped US farmers switch to generic crop chemicals, in blow to big manufacturers
U.S. farmers struggling with slumping incomes and depressed grain prices have been switching to cheaper generic pesticides and fungicides as they plan for spring planting next …
Associated Press20 hours ago
Australia will require social media platforms to act to prevent online harm to users
Australia plans to require social media platforms to act to prevent online harms to users such as bullying, predatory behavior and algorithms pushing destructive content, the g…
Associated Press17 hours ago
Food aid interventions can curb climate change-induced hardship. But should they do more?
Gertrude Siduna appears to have little appetite for corn farming season. Rather than prepare her land in Zimbabwe’s arid southeastern Chipinge district for the crop that has f…
Associated Press1 day ago
Investigation into Chinese hacking reveals 'broad and significant' spying effort, FBI says
A federal investigation into Chinese government efforts to hack into U.S. telecommunications networks has revealed a “broad and significant” cyberespionage campaign aimed at st…
Reuters1 day ago
China-linked hackers stole surveillance data from telecom companies, US says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -China-linked hackers have intercepted surveillance data intended for American law enforcement agencies after breaking in to an unspecified number of telec…
Associated Press14 hours ago
One Tech Tip: Replacing passwords with passkeys for an easier login experience
If you're tired of memorizing passwords, then give passkeys a try. You might have noticed that many online services are now offering the option of using passkeys, a digital au…
Associated Press1 day ago
Amazon launches an online discount storefront to better compete with Shein and Temu
Amazon has launched a low-cost online storefront featuring electronics, apparel and other products priced at under $20, an effort to compete with discount retailers that have i…
Business Insider1 day ago
CEO of failed supersonic plane startup on what went wrong — and how other companies might find success
Supersonic aviation startup Exosonic, which was working on commercial and military faster-than-sound jets, shutdown after five years of business.
Reuters1 day ago
'One-of-a-kind' skull fossil from Brazil reveals bird brain evolution
Researchers unearthed the skull of a previously unknown starling-sized bird species named Navaornis hestiae that was so well preserved they were able to digitally reconstruct i…
Reuters1 day ago
California's only nuclear plant to use AI to help comply with new licensing challenges
California's only remaining nuclear power plant plans to use artificial intelligence tools to help it comply with new licensing requirements to keep the decades-old facility ru…
Popular Mechanics1 day ago
Scientists Think ‘Hurricanes of Light’ Could Future-Proof the Internet
'Hurricanes of light' could future-proof the internet.

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The last supermoon of the year will peak alongside the Leonid meteor shower

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Scientists discover the world’s largest coral — so big it can be seen from space

The billionaire CEO who made history with SpaceX describes facing the 'vacuum of death' in only a spacesuit

Earth's projected warming hasn't improved for 3 years. UN climate talks are still pushing

Why the US hasn't returned humans to the moon. The reasons are depressing

Bluesky has added 1M users since the US election as people seek alternatives to X

Meta to introduce ads on Threads in early 2025, the Information reports

California researchers discover mysterious, gelatinous new sea slug

South Korean LG Display to invest additional $1 billion in Vietnam, local govt says

Australia's plan to ban children from social media proves popular and problematic

Tech consultant spars with the prosecutor over details of the death of Cash App founder Bob Lee

What is Bluesky? Social media app seeing rising popularity after election

TikTok launches AI-powered video platform to advertisers globally

Sam Altman says 'there is no wall' in an apparent response to fears of an AI slowdown

A white couple donated 80 acres in an act of reparations. Now it's becoming a home for Black farmers.

Scientists Discovered the Secret to Perfect Cell Division

Only 8 monkeys remain free after more than a week outside a South Carolina compound

In Cyprus, Ukrainians learn how to dispose of landmines that kill and maim hundreds

Fibre optic cables should be considered 'critical infrastructure' in Africa, Google says

World's largest coral found 'hiding in plain sight' near Solomon Islands for 300 years

Archaeologists Found a Surprise Hiding in an Ancient Egyptian Tomb—A Second Body

EU slaps Meta with a nearly 800 million euro fine for engaging in 'abusive' Marketplace practices

AI could help scale humanitarian responses. But it could also have big downsides

Disney Q4 bolstered by strong results from streaming, 'Inside Out 2' and 'Deadpool & Wolverine'

The Leonid meteor shower peaks as the supermoon wanes

Cash-strapped US farmers switch to generic crop chemicals, in blow to big manufacturers

Australia will require social media platforms to act to prevent online harm to users

Food aid interventions can curb climate change-induced hardship. But should they do more?

Investigation into Chinese hacking reveals 'broad and significant' spying effort, FBI says

China-linked hackers stole surveillance data from telecom companies, US says

One Tech Tip: Replacing passwords with passkeys for an easier login experience

Amazon launches an online discount storefront to better compete with Shein and Temu

CEO of failed supersonic plane startup on what went wrong — and how other companies might find success

'One-of-a-kind' skull fossil from Brazil reveals bird brain evolution

California's only nuclear plant to use AI to help comply with new licensing challenges

Scientists Think ‘Hurricanes of Light’ Could Future-Proof the Internet

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