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Astronauts return to Earth with SpaceX after 5 months at the International Space Station

Astronauts safely land on Earth with SpaceX after 5 months aboard ISS

Jasmin Rodriguez

After spending almost six months in orbit around our planet, a group of astronauts has come back home from a prolonged stay on the International Space Station (ISS). Their return,…

Destructive storms threaten parts of Midwest, Southeast this weekend

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Dangerous storms to hit Midwest, Southeast over the weekend

Jasmin Rodriguez

Forecasters are warning that a series of powerful weather systems is expected to move across portions of the Midwest and Southeast over the coming weekend, bringing the potential for damaging…

Life-like robots for sale to the public as China opens new store

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China launches new store with life-like robots for sale to public

Jasmin Rodriguez

A groundbreaking retail establishment in China has begun offering sophisticated humanoid robots directly to consumers, marking a significant milestone in personal robotics technology. The new store showcases remarkably lifelike machines…

Once celebrated, an inventor’s breakthroughs are now viewed as disasters — and the world is still recovering

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Once honored, an inventor’s advances are now seen as blunders — and the world is still recuperating

Jasmin Rodriguez

History remembers many brilliant minds whose creations transformed society in ways they never anticipated. One such figure, initially hailed as a visionary pioneer, developed technologies that promised to revolutionize modern…

‘Dyson spheres’ were theorized as a way to detect alien life. Scientists say they’ve found potential evidence

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Evidence of advanced alien civilizations may exist in distant star system, research finds

Jasmin Rodriguez

Astronomers have detected unusual energy signatures from several distant stars that may represent the first potential evidence of hypothetical megastructures known as Dyson spheres. These mysterious findings, captured by multiple…

Google commits B to train US college students in artificial intelligence over three years

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Google to provide $1B for artificial intelligence training of US college students in three years

Jasmin Rodriguez

The tech giant Google has revealed a significant $1 billion plan to broaden artificial intelligence training initiatives at colleges and universities throughout the U.S. This pledge over three years stands…

Everyone hates wasps. But this scientist wants us to love them

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The misunderstood wasp: why a scientist urges us to love them

Jasmin Rodriguez

While most people instinctively swat at or flee from wasps, a growing number of scientists are advocating for a more nuanced understanding of these often-feared insects. Dr. Sarah Lawson, an…

Is an AI backlash brewing? What 'clanker' says about growing frustrations with emerging tech

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Is an AI backlash brewing? The meaning of ‘clanker’ in tech debates

Jasmin Rodriguez

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has sparked widespread debate about their impact on society, the economy, and everyday life. Among the growing discourse is a noticeable wave…

Plastics 'crisis' is costing .5 trillion in global deaths and injuries, report says

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$1.5 trillion in global deaths and injuries linked to plastics ‘crisis’, report shows

Jasmin Rodriguez

A recent comprehensive report has highlighted the staggering human and economic toll caused by plastic pollution worldwide, estimating that its impact amounts to approximately $1.5 trillion in deaths and injuries…

s Design software company Figma more than triples share price in NYSE debut

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Figma triples share price with NYSE stock market debut

Jasmin Rodriguez

Design software firm Figma made a striking entrance on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), with its shares closing at more than triple their initial offering price on the first…