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This rainbow pattern shows the structure of 60,000 galaxies captured by the Dark Energy Spectrometer.DESI collaboration/KPNO/NOIRL ab We think dark energy makes up most of the…
Chinese deep-sea mining vehicle being tested in the Pacific Ocean in July 2024 Credit: Shanghai Jiao Tong University/Handout via Xinhua News Agency/Alamy Mining companies hope that…
2024 was the year of large-scale language models (LLMs), and 2025 looks set to be the year of AI “agents.” These are semi-intelligent systems that leverage…
Experts are highlighting the significant number of tornadoes in 2024 amidst a year marked by extreme weather events.From January to November, 1,762 tornadoes were recorded in…
Rubin Observatory Commissioning Camera (ComCam)Rubin Observatory/NSF/AURA/H.Stock Brand Sometime in May or June, as southern winter sets in under the skies of Chile’s Atacama Desert, the Vera…
As temperatures drop, winter officially begins on Saturday.Learn about the winter solstice, the start of astronomical winter, and the shortest day of the year.What is the…
You have seen game award name. you have seen British Academy Awards longlist. We’re still a little ways off from announcing our own Guardian Games of…
overviewLast year, the obesity rate among U.S. adults decreased slightly for the first time in more than a decade, a study found.Researchers suggested this may be…
Climate change protester holding a placard referencing the movie “Don't Look Up”Vuk Valcic/ZUMA press wire/Alamy Writing about the environment can be depressing and repetitive, but I'm…
“circleWe are all living in a massive Ensitcene, a massive Ensitcene where the services that are important to us and depend on become a giant pile…
MJust as Christmas isn’t very fun for someone who has to prepare all the presents and prepare dinner, the annual gaming season can be pretty scary…
This weekend, stargazers are in for a treat with a double feature in the sky. The last supermoon of the year, known as the Beaver Moon,…
overview For the fourth year in a row, the snow has melted in parts of Scotland known for remaining snowy all year round. This is the…
IIt’s official: After Sony pulled the struggling hero shooter Concord from sale shortly after its release, the studio that created it is closing down. Firewalk Studios…
A new species of megacheilan arthropod from the Ordovician period has been discovered by University of Oxford palaeontologist Luke Parry and colleagues, preserved in 3D by…
“The Swarm of Life” by Shane Gross Image by Shane Gross Birds of a Feather Flock – A photographer also captured Western toad tadpoles huddled under…
Rainy weather in London has become more likely due to last year’s El Nino phenomenon. Vuk Valcic/SOPA Images/LightRocket, Getty Images Weather patterns in the tropical Pacific…
The 34th Ig Nobel Prize was awarded today for 10 unexpected things – all so surprising that, in keeping with the Prize's long tradition, it makes…
Canada’s historic wildfire season last year resulted in the burning of numerous trees, causing forests to emit more carbon than the fossil fuel emissions of most…
July marked the 14th consecutive month of record-high global temperatures, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The agency predicts that this year is likely…
Amorphophallus titaniumDerek Powaszek When you think of live streaming, if you really think about it, you probably picture a gamer yelling about shooting the final boss.…
Google’s parent company Alphabet reported second-quarter profit of $1.89 per share, which was consistent with the first quarter but exceeded analysts’ expectations. CEO Sundar Pichai praised…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk asserts that the company is developing humanoid robots that will be operational in its factories starting next year. The world’s wealthiest individual,…
Every year, the prestigious Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest showcases incredible views from our solar system and beyond, with this year’s finalist photos being no…
As we welcome summer, the Northern Hemisphere is now experiencing longer daylight hours due to the 2024 summer solstice. This day has been celebrated for millennia,…
Summer is here, officially starting today with the Northern Hemisphere experiencing more daylight than anywhere else. This marks the 2024 summer solstice, a significant day that…
It’s finally summer, a time when I prefer being outdoors rather than stuck at my desk. If you’re eager for beach outings, knowing the exact start…
The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) has announced the winners of this year’s Scientific Image Competition, which celebrates the hidden beauty of scientific research. The contest…
The winners of the prestigious World Nature Photography Award have been announced for this year. Tracy Rand from the UK was the overall winner, applauded for…
Daniel J. Stein and Andrew McCarthy This mesmerizing shot of the perfect alignment of the sun and full moon over Utah's Valley of the Gods last…
Arizona’s largest county saw a record number of heat-related deaths in 2023, highlighting the danger posed by rising temperatures, especially for vulnerable individuals. Last year, at…
A map showing the expected surface temperature anomalies in 2024 if a strong El Niño event occurs.Blue dots indicate areas where record heat is expected Ning…
It may surprise you, but the universe isn’t perfect, at least not from a human perspective. One clear example of this imperfection is the existence of…
Melting ice in Greenland could worsen extreme weather across EuropeREDA & CO srl/Alamy Europe's 10 hottest and driest summers in the past 40 years have all…
Dubai, UAE, February 26, 2024, Chainwire Layer-1 receives top honor at Eurasia Awards while experiencing a period of unprecedented growth and recognition SuiLayer 1 blockchain, which…
“How awful!”Gail Huntley picked up the phone and immediately recognized Joe Biden's raspy voice. Huntley, a 73-year-old New Hampshire resident, had planned to vote for the…
Alex Dawson’s stunning photo of a freediver examining a whale carcass has won this year’s award. Underwater Photographer of the Year. “Whale Bones was photographed in…
Lunar New Year is celebrated around the world, and the phases of the moon, not the calendar, mark the beginning of 2024. This year's Chinese New…
Ransomware gangs experienced a resurgence last year, with victims paying $1.1 billion to hackers, a record high according to a study. Following a lull in 2022,…
Carved pieces of ivory thought to have been used by ancient humans to make rope Conard et al., Sci. Advanced 10, eadh5217 (2024) Researchers conclude that…
