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

After 5 months at the International Space Station, astronauts come home with SpaceX

Ava Stringer

After nearly half a year orbiting above Earth, a team of astronauts has returned home following an extended mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The journey back, completed with…

Destructive storms threaten parts of Midwest, Southeast this weekend

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Storm warnings issued for Midwest, Southeast this weekend

Ava Stringer

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…

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

Ava Stringer

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…

Scientists discovered a distant black hole 300 million times the size of the sun. It's a portal back in time.

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Discovery: Massive black hole 300 million times the sun could be a portal back in time.

Ava Stringer

A group of global scientists has discovered a colossal astronomical phenomenon that offers a unique glimpse into the formation of the universe. This recently found black hole, about 13 billion…

Scientists want to prevent AI from going rogue by teaching it to be bad first

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Teaching AI bad actions: Scientists’ strategy to prevent it going rogue

Ava Stringer

A novel approach to artificial intelligence development has emerged from leading research institutions, focusing on proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks before AI systems become more advanced. This preventative strategy…

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

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Once recognized, an inventor’s ideas are now seen as disasters — and the world is still enduring the aftermath

Ava Stringer

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…

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Meet the new species of giant stick insect that weighs about the same as a golf ball

Ava Stringer

Researchers have uncovered a new species of stick insect that is notable for its unexpected heaviness compared to its generally light counterparts. This extraordinary insect, found on an expedition through…

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

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Google announces $1B investment to boost artificial intelligence skills among US college students over three years

Ava Stringer

The technology giant Google has announced an ambitious $1 billion initiative to expand artificial intelligence training programs across U.S. colleges and universities. This three-year commitment represents one of the largest…

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

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Everyone avoids wasps, yet this scientist sees their value

Ava Stringer

Although many individuals instinctively try to swat away or escape from wasps, an increasing group of researchers supports a more sophisticated comprehension of these frequently dreaded creatures. Dr. Sarah Lawson,…