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Minecraft, the global gaming phenomenon, is making its way into the real world for the first time through a major deal to launch themed rides, attractions,…
Bluesky sign-ups continue to grow Anna Barclay/Getty Images As a technology reporter, I like to think of myself as an early adopter. I first signed up…
Meta’s efforts to incorporate artificial intelligence systems in the UK public sector have advanced with the tech giant granting funding to develop technology to reduce waiting…
GMentioning presidential election results became legal in the United States in early October after being banned for decades, marking a new type of pre-election polling. Online…
The U.S. Justice Department officials are planning to request a judge to mandate Google to divest its Chrome browser to dismantle its monopoly in the internet…
Scientists at Queen Mary University of London and the University of Hong Kong have utilized genetic tools from single-celled organisms that share a common ancestor with…
When you think of ancient pyramids, you probably think of Egypt. The ancient Egyptians built these monuments as tombs for their kings starting around 2700 BC.…
It’s the new badge of celebrity status that no one wants. Jennifer Aniston, Oprah Winfrey, and Kylie Jenner all have had their voices cloned by scammers.…
Are your messages still marked as read? A recent study suggests that not getting replies to your messages could be linked to your texting habits. Many…
An international research team has described a new, smaller species of gecko. pseudogonad Originally from the Paria Peninsula in northeastern Venezuela. Pseudogonatodes fuscofortunatus. Image credit: Shargel…
Losing weight can be difficultTero Vesalainen/Getty Images Obese people often lose weight but gain it back, but this may be partly due to permanent changes in…
You can harness energy by synchronizing time crystals. Nobi_Prizue/Getty Images To store energy with time crystals, double them. Mathematical analysis shows that by placing two time…
How did the Earth's inner core become solid and frozen?Rost9/Shutterstock High concentrations of carbon in Earth's inner core could explain a long-standing mystery about how the…
Paleontologists have described a new species of pachypleurosaur that lived during the mid-Triassic period in southwestern China. holotype of Dianmeisaurus mutaensis From the Guanling Formation, China:…
Polar vortices exist in the atmospheres of planets ranging from rocky Earth-like planets to gas giants like Jupiter and Saturn. However, currently not much is known…
Skifosoura Baybaritsa is a type of pterosaur that lived in what is now southern Germany about 149 million years ago, bridging the gap with earlier organisms.…
Russia’s plan to reach net zero by 2060 relies on existing forests to absorb continued carbon emissionsVarnakov R/Shutterstock Countries are taking shortcuts to net-zero emissions by…
When it comes to weight loss, one universal truth stands out: losing body fat is challenging, and keeping it off can be even more difficult. A…
It’s commonly believed that spending time online can negatively impact mental health. However, a new study suggests that internet use could actually benefit adults over the…
â—‹Last Week Tonight, John Oliver investigated the impending ban of TikTok in the United States. TikTok, a popular social media app known for its cooking tutorials…
NASA has released a surprising image of the unusual edge-on spiral galaxy UGC 10043 taken by the Hubble Space Telescope. This Hubble image shows UGC 10043,…
A prominent philosopher has raised concerns about a growing “social disconnect” between those who believe that artificially intelligent systems possess consciousness and those who argue that…
Scientific research revolves around solving complex problems, and so do computer games. In 2008, a group of scientists developed the first video game that allows non-scientists…
Roblox, a popular children’s gaming platform, is increasing parental monitoring to address concerns about child grooming, exploitation, and inappropriate content. The platform will now restrict young…
ammonia: A colorless gas with a foul odor, made from nitrogen and hydrogen. Used in food production and as fertilizer. Secreted by kidneys, giving urine its…
GReactor actors have always fascinated artists. I suppose edmund keene He looks wild and devilish, like George Clint's Sir Giles Overreach. Ellen Terry as Lady Macbeth…
Monotremes (noun “monotream”) Monotremes are a unique group of egg-laying mammals. Only five species of monotremes exist today. All live in Australia or New Guinea. Platypus…
The voice of medieval king Richard III has been recreated using technology, complete with a distinctive Yorkshire accent. An digital avatar of the monarch was unveiled…
Moon over the Salenne Pass nagelestock.com/Alamy Observational astronomers hate the moon. This may surprise some people. After all, the moon is beautiful, the closest celestial object…
A parliamentary committee investigating the impact of social media on Australian society has recommended empowering users to change, reset, and disable algorithms, as well as enhancing…
indigenous artist kite Florian Vogeneder/vog.photo PST ART: Collision of art and science Multiple venues, Southern California Closed on February 16, 2025 The myth of a world…
Scientists may have found another reason to prioritize dental hygieneSkynesher/Getty Images Growing evidence suggests that the microbes in our mouths can put us at risk for…
CTemu, the Chinese online marketplace that has seen rapid international growth with its attractive and often incredibly affordable range of products, is facing increasing challenges with…
aAt 7 a.m. on Wednesday, I drop my kids off for a two-night school camp. The first large-scale school training camp. Children hold pillows under their…
WWe're disoriented and our brains are shrinking – at least our hippocampus is shrinking. These seahorse-shaped parts of the brain are about 5 cm in size,…
PThis is essentially what transpired at Mar-a-Lago on election night, when it became evident that Trump had emerged victorious. The scene was chaotic. Mr. Trump is…
Steven Johnson, a research software enthusiast known for his nonfiction books, is constantly on the lookout for digital tools to enhance the creative process. When the…
Was it the week that X died? The platform, previously seen as an ideal marketplace for information exchange, has suffered its biggest breach to date. Bluesky,…
TThe first time Terry Vandenbos saw a bear run away from a drone was on a spring day two years ago when he was chasing a…
The fabled “Doomfish” has reappeared in California.The rare and long ribbon-shaped oarfish, often seen as a sign of impending disaster, has washed ashore on a California…