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Traffic jam seen in car's sideview mirror

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An AI that lets cars communicate might reduce traffic jams An AI that lets cars communicate might reduce traffic jams

MIT swarm robots constructing object using voxel building blocks

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These robots can build almost anything—including clones of themselves These robots can build almost anything—including clones of themselves

Aftershocks hit Indonesia after deadly 5.6-magnitude earthquake

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Aftershocks hit Indonesia after deadly 5.6-magnitude earthquake Aftershocks hit Indonesia after deadly 5.6-magnitude earthquake

By Laura Baisas

Four-legged robot walking across pile of boards and building materials during mobility test

Technology

This agile robot dog uses a video camera in place of senses This agile robot dog uses a video camera in place of senses

Tax form 1040 with crumpled up forms, glasses, pink eraser and pencil

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Major tax-filing sites routinely shared users’ financial info with Facebook Major tax-filing sites routinely shared users’ financial info with Facebook

‘Red Robin’ dwarf tomato growing in Veggie hardware at the Kennedy Space Center. Image courtesy of NASA

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Microgravity tomatoes, yogurt bacteria, and plastic eating microbes are headed to the ISS Microgravity tomatoes, yogurt bacteria, and plastic eating microbes are headed to the ISS

Meet SharkGuard, a tiny electric field that protects sharks from fishing nets

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Meet SharkGuard, a tiny electric field that protects sharks from fishing nets Meet SharkGuard, a tiny electric field that protects sharks from fishing nets

Tomb of a forgotten queen is one of several new stunning Egyptian discoveries

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Tomb of a forgotten queen is one of several new stunning Egyptian discoveries Tomb of a forgotten queen is one of several new stunning Egyptian discoveries

By Laura Baisas

3 of the biggest climate decisions from COP27

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3 of the biggest climate decisions from COP27 3 of the biggest climate decisions from COP27

By Laura Baisas

Blue robotic arm in factory working on assembly line with plywood materials

Technology

Workplace automation could affect income inequality even more than we thought Workplace automation could affect income inequality even more than we thought

Despite pushback, NASA won’t rename the James Webb Space Telescope

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Despite pushback, NASA won’t rename the James Webb Space Telescope Despite pushback, NASA won’t rename the James Webb Space Telescope

By Laura Baisas

NASA Orion spacecraft with moon in backdrop

Science

Orion will air kiss the moon today during important Artemis exercise Orion will air kiss the moon today during important Artemis exercise

By Purbita Saha

Why German scientists got cows stoned

Environment

Why German scientists got cows stoned Why German scientists got cows stoned

By Sara Kiley Watson

Solaris Float Proteus floating solar panel array on body of water

Technology

This new floating solar farm follows the sun like a flower This new floating solar farm follows the sun like a flower

Elon Musk looking down with hand on chin against black backgroudn

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Former Twitter employees warn of platform’s imminent collapse Former Twitter employees warn of platform’s imminent collapse

The solar-powered LightSail 2 spacecraft took one last look at Earth before burning up

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The solar-powered LightSail 2 spacecraft took one last look at Earth before burning up The solar-powered LightSail 2 spacecraft took one last look at Earth before burning up

By Sara Kiley Watson

FDA approves first drug that can delay onset of Type 1 diabetes

Health

FDA approves first drug that can delay onset of Type 1 diabetes FDA approves first drug that can delay onset of Type 1 diabetes

By Laura Baisas, Sara Kiley Watson

Official Adidas FIFA World Cup soccer ball on green grass in night in stadium

Technology

Cybersecurity experts blow the whistle on official apps for World Cup attendees Cybersecurity experts blow the whistle on official apps for World Cup attendees

Closeup of black internet router showing Internet and DSL lights

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Why your internet bill could be unfairly high Why your internet bill could be unfairly high

This 18-foot python’s last meal was a whole alligator

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This 18-foot python’s last meal was a whole alligator This 18-foot python’s last meal was a whole alligator

By Dac Collins / Outdoor Life

Onlookers film and photograph Boston Dynamics' Spot robot at a showcase

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Boston Dynamics starts a legal dog fight with competitor Ghost Boston Dynamics starts a legal dog fight with competitor Ghost

Health

FDA makes moves to expand life-saving Naloxone access FDA makes moves to expand life-saving Naloxone access

By Laura Baisas

Technology

DuckDuckGo’s Android app will now protect your data from sneaky trackers DuckDuckGo’s Android app will now protect your data from sneaky trackers

Scientists still are figuring out how to age the ancient footprints in White Sands National Park

Science

Scientists still are figuring out how to age the ancient footprints in White Sands National Park Scientists still are figuring out how to age the ancient footprints in White Sands National Park

By Laura Baisas

NASA Artemis I SLS rocket launch

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With Artemis 1 launched, NASA is officially on its way back to the moon With Artemis 1 launched, NASA is officially on its way back to the moon

By Laura Baisas, Purbita Saha

Doctor sitting in chair and waving at laptop camera for telehealth session

Technology

Amazon telehealth service goes live in 32 US states Amazon telehealth service goes live in 32 US states

close-up of hand browsing iPad App Store screen with download options

Technology

Russian code found in CDC and US Army apps, according to new report Russian code found in CDC and US Army apps, according to new report

Environment

Three nations pledge to reverse decades of destruction in the rainforest Three nations pledge to reverse decades of destruction in the rainforest

By Laura Baisas

Children raising their hands in a classroom.

Science

Kids learn faster than adults. This neurotransmitter could explain why. Kids learn faster than adults. This neurotransmitter could explain why.

By Laura Baisas

World’s largest telescope array is almost ready to stare straight into the sun

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World’s largest telescope array is almost ready to stare straight into the sun World’s largest telescope array is almost ready to stare straight into the sun

Amazon Sparrow robot sorting products into boxes at warehouse facility

Technology

New robot moves Amazon towards increased warehouse automation New robot moves Amazon towards increased warehouse automation

Environment

Dams show promise for sustainable food systems, but we should tread lightly Dams show promise for sustainable food systems, but we should tread lightly

By Laura Baisas

Pillbug curled into ball

Technology

Scientists developed a microrobotic finger that can tickle a bug Scientists developed a microrobotic finger that can tickle a bug

Man with neural implant sitting in front of computer screen with text displayed

Technology

New implant helps patient spell out entire sentences using only brain signals New implant helps patient spell out entire sentences using only brain signals

Technology

Egypt’s official COP27 summit app may be the ‘cartoon super-villain’ of spyware Egypt’s official COP27 summit app may be the ‘cartoon super-villain’ of spyware

Interior of skylights of Apple Store on Fifth Avenue

Technology

Apple knows exactly how much you use its apps Apple knows exactly how much you use its apps

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg

Technology

Meta lays off more than 11,000 employees after ‘worst downturn’ in company’s history Meta lays off more than 11,000 employees after ‘worst downturn’ in company’s history

Springtail insect under the microscope

Technology

One of nature’s tiniest acrobats inspired a leaping robot One of nature’s tiniest acrobats inspired a leaping robot

Swedish engineer Linus Åkesson playing homemade accordion made of two Commodore 64 computers and floppy disks

Technology

This is what polka music sounds like on an accordion of two Commodore 64 computers This is what polka music sounds like on an accordion of two Commodore 64 computers

Black gloved hands stealing physical Bitcoins from small safe

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Georgia man pleads guilty to stealing over $3 billion in Bitcoin Georgia man pleads guilty to stealing over $3 billion in Bitcoin

Blood donor's arm with donation in progress

Health

Scientists safely injected two patients with lab-grown blood Scientists safely injected two patients with lab-grown blood

Withered sunflowers

Environment

The past 8 years have been the hottest on human record, according to new report The past 8 years have been the hottest on human record, according to new report

By Laura Baisas

Northrop Grumman NASA Anatares rocket launch at night

Technology

The ISS’s latest arrivals: a 3D printer, seeds, and ovarian cow cells The ISS’s latest arrivals: a 3D printer, seeds, and ovarian cow cells

A red blood moon

Science

A blood moon, lunar eclipse, and fiery meteor shower will all grace the sky this week A blood moon, lunar eclipse, and fiery meteor shower will all grace the sky this week

By Laura Baisas

Empty parking lot underneath blue sky with clouds

Technology

Elon Musk’s Hyperloop is being demolished for more SpaceX parking spots Elon Musk’s Hyperloop is being demolished for more SpaceX parking spots

Industrial shot of an oil refinery plant

Technology

How Google Search is helping ‘greenwash’ oil companies How Google Search is helping ‘greenwash’ oil companies

23 tons of rocket debris landed in the remote Pacific Ocean today

Science

23 tons of rocket debris landed in the remote Pacific Ocean today 23 tons of rocket debris landed in the remote Pacific Ocean today

By Laura Baisas

Environment

Giant beasts once roamed Madagascar. What happened to them? Giant beasts once roamed Madagascar. What happened to them?

By Laura Baisas

Close up of Twitter homepage search bar and "What's Happening?" prompt

Technology

Elon Musk is axing entire departments at Twitter—here’s how that could affect users Elon Musk is axing entire departments at Twitter—here’s how that could affect users

How social media companies can benefit from election misinformation

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How social media companies can benefit from election misinformation How social media companies can benefit from election misinformation

Tonga volcano eruption over land and water

Science

Tonga survived the largest volcanic plume in the planet’s history this year Tonga survived the largest volcanic plume in the planet’s history this year

By Laura Baisas

Houses underwater from massive flooding

Technology

Google expands AI warning system for fire and flood alerts Google expands AI warning system for fire and flood alerts

Pills on a table.

Health

Walgreens’ and CVS’ roles in the opioid crisis may cost them billions Walgreens’ and CVS’ roles in the opioid crisis may cost them billions

By Laura Baisas

Quadrupedal robot with arm attachment walking across grass

Technology

AI can teach robot dogs tricks for cheap AI can teach robot dogs tricks for cheap

Crash test dummy in driver's seat of car with airbag deployed

Technology

The first crash dummy modeled after women is here The first crash dummy modeled after women is here

A potential vaccine for pregnant mothers could quell the surge of serious RSV cases

Health

A potential vaccine for pregnant mothers could quell the surge of serious RSV cases A potential vaccine for pregnant mothers could quell the surge of serious RSV cases

By Laura Baisas

Sex, not violence, could’ve sealed the fate of the Neanderthals

Science

Sex, not violence, could’ve sealed the fate of the Neanderthals Sex, not violence, could’ve sealed the fate of the Neanderthals

By Laura Baisas

Phone with Amazon Music homepage displayed on screen

Technology

If you have Amazon Prime, you can now listen to 100 million songs for free If you have Amazon Prime, you can now listen to 100 million songs for free

Close up of chess player with head in hand playing game

Technology

A simple rule variation could move chess out of a stalemate A simple rule variation could move chess out of a stalemate

After years of delays, SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket

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After years of delays, SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket After years of delays, SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket

Vine could be next on the list for Musk to remake

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Vine could be next on the list for Musk to remake Vine could be next on the list for Musk to remake

A skyscraper-sized asteroid will zoom within 1.43 million miles of Earth tonight

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A skyscraper-sized asteroid will zoom within 1.43 million miles of Earth tonight A skyscraper-sized asteroid will zoom within 1.43 million miles of Earth tonight

By Laura Baisas

Swiss train crossing bridge in Alps

Technology

Switzerland sets world record for longest passenger train—and it’s electric Switzerland sets world record for longest passenger train—and it’s electric

Instagram is down for some users—here’s what we know so far

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Instagram is down for some users—here’s what we know so far Instagram is down for some users—here’s what we know so far