Agave or bust! Mexican long-nosed bats head farther north in search of sweet nectar
Read full article: Agave or bust! Mexican long-nosed bats head farther north in search of sweet nectarMexican long-nosed bats have a taste for agave nectar, fueling their migration from Mexico to the U.S. each summer.
Paris prosecutors raid X offices as part of investigation into child abuse images and deepfakes
Read full article: Paris prosecutors raid X offices as part of investigation into child abuse images and deepfakesFrench prosecutors have raided the offices of social media platform X as part of a preliminary investigation into allegations that include spreading child sexual abuse images and deepfakes.
Robotaxi pioneer Waymo gets $16 billion injection to accelerate its expansion plans
Read full article: Robotaxi pioneer Waymo gets $16 billion injection to accelerate its expansion plansRobotaxi pioneer Waymo has raised another $16 billion to help fuel its ambition for its fleet of self-driving cars to provide rides throughout the world.
Musk Inc.? Billionaire combines his rocket and AI businesses before an expected IPO this year
Read full article: Musk Inc.? Billionaire combines his rocket and AI businesses before an expected IPO this yearElon Musk is joining his space exploration and artificial intelligence ventures into a single company before a massive planned initial public offering for the business later this year.
NASA hit by fuel leaks during a practice countdown of the moon rocket that will fly with astronauts
Read full article: NASA hit by fuel leaks during a practice countdown of the moon rocket that will fly with astronautsNASA has run into exasperating fuel leaks in a make-or-break test of the moon rocket that's supposed to send astronauts on a lunar fly-around.
Japan retrieves rare earth-rich mud from seabed to lower reliance on China
Read full article: Japan retrieves rare earth-rich mud from seabed to lower reliance on ChinaA Japanese research vessel has successfully drilled and retrieved deep-sea sediment containing rare earth minerals from the seabed near a remote island, Japan’s government announced Monday as the country seeks to reduce its reliance on China.
Indonesia lets Elon Musk's Grok back online under tight supervision
Read full article: Indonesia lets Elon Musk's Grok back online under tight supervisionIndonesia has allowed Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok to resume operations on a conditional basis and under strict supervision, after banning it for explicit sexual content.
Collar cams offer a bear's eye view into the lives of grizzlies on Alaska's desolate North Slope
Read full article: Collar cams offer a bear's eye view into the lives of grizzlies on Alaska's desolate North SlopeResearchers at Washington State University and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game are using collar cams to study a remote population of grizzly bears on Alaska's North Slope.
Undercover investigation of Meta heads to trial in New Mexico in first stand-alone case by state
Read full article: Undercover investigation of Meta heads to trial in New Mexico in first stand-alone case by stateThe first stand-alone trial from state prosecutors in a stream of lawsuits against Meta is getting underway in New Mexico.
NASA begins a practice countdown for its first moonshot with astronauts in more than 50 years
Read full article: NASA begins a practice countdown for its first moonshot with astronauts in more than 50 yearsNASA has begun a two-day practice countdown for its first moonshot with astronauts in 53 years.
A chatbot entirely powered by humans, not artificial intelligence? This Chilean community shows why
Read full article: A chatbot entirely powered by humans, not artificial intelligence? This Chilean community shows whyAbout 50 members of a community outside Chile’s capital spent Saturday trying their best to power an entirely human-operated chatbot that could answer questions and make silly pictures on command, in a message to highlight the environmental toll and water usage of artificial intelligence data centers in the region.
What is Slippery Fish? A secret project to win Olympic speedskating medals with help from an app
Read full article: What is Slippery Fish? A secret project to win Olympic speedskating medals with help from an appThe U.S. Olympic team for long track speedskating is hoping a secret project called Slippery Fish that uses computer technology can help win medals at the Milan Cortina Winter Games this month.
NASA delays the first Artemis moonshot with astronauts because of extreme cold at the launch site
Read full article: NASA delays the first Artemis moonshot with astronauts because of extreme cold at the launch siteNASA has delayed astronauts' upcoming trip to the moon because of near-freezing temperatures expected at the launch site.
Apple's iPhone sales surge to new quarterly high despite early missteps in artificial intelligence
Read full article: Apple's iPhone sales surge to new quarterly high despite early missteps in artificial intelligenceApple’s iPhone sales soared to a new quarterly record during the holiday season, despite artificial intelligence blunders that prompted the technology trendsetter to get a helping hand from Google.
Meta posts stronger-than-expected Q4 results though costs continue to soar
Read full article: Meta posts stronger-than-expected Q4 results though costs continue to soarMeta’s fourth-quarter results jumped past Wall Street’s expectations thanks to solid advertising revenue, sending shares higher in after-hours trading Wednesday.
A sea turtle with 3 flippers swims free after Florida rehab, now followed by satellite
Read full article: A sea turtle with 3 flippers swims free after Florida rehab, now followed by satelliteA loggerhead sea turtle has returned to the Atlantic Ocean after rehabilitation at a Florida turtle hospital.
Google adds AI image generation to Chrome browser, side panel option for virtual assistant
Read full article: Google adds AI image generation to Chrome browser, side panel option for virtual assistantGoogle is empowering its Chrome browser with the ability to alter pictures and introducing a side panel for a virtual assistant to help with online tasks as part of its push to turbocharge its of digital services with more artificial intelligence technology.
It's one storm after another for much of the US, but the next one's path is uncertain
Read full article: It's one storm after another for much of the US, but the next one's path is uncertainWinter's brutal grip on the U.S. East will continue in the coming days, with subfreezing temperatures reaching into Florida and a potential blizzard threatening the Atlantic coast.
Spanish soccer league offers reward of 50 euros for tips to ID bars illegally broadcasting games
Read full article: Spanish soccer league offers reward of 50 euros for tips to ID bars illegally broadcasting gamesThe Spanish league says it is stepping up its fight against audio-visual fraud by offering 50 euros for each verified tip on the establishments broadcasting games without proper permission.
Pinterest will lay off 15% of its workforce as the platform pivots resources to AI
Read full article: Pinterest will lay off 15% of its workforce as the platform pivots resources to AIPinterest plans to lay off under 15% of its workforce, as part of broader restructuring that arrives as the image-sharing platform pivots more of its money to artificial intelligence.
'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight over threats from nuclear weapons, climate change and AI
Read full article: 'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight over threats from nuclear weapons, climate change and AIA science-oriented advocacy group moved its “Doomsday Clock” to 85 seconds to midnight, saying the Earth is closer than ever to destruction.
Not ready for robots in homes? The maker of a friendly new humanoid thinks it might change your mind
Read full article: Not ready for robots in homes? The maker of a friendly new humanoid thinks it might change your mindA new humanoid robot named Sprout, developed by Fauna Robotics, is making its debut.
EU steps in to make sure Google gives rivals access to AI services and data
Read full article: EU steps in to make sure Google gives rivals access to AI services and dataThe European Union is stepping in to ensure Google gives rival AI companies and search engines access to data and Gemini AI services.
Mysterious dark matter may be better understood through a new map of far-off galaxies
Read full article: Mysterious dark matter may be better understood through a new map of far-off galaxiesA new high-resolution map of distant galaxies may help scientists understand the mysterious dark matter holding the universe together.
Trump administration invests in another US rare earth miner to loosen China's grip on supply
Read full article: Trump administration invests in another US rare earth miner to loosen China's grip on supplyThe U.S. is taking a minority stake in an Oklahoma rare earth miner, the latest government investment in the sector as it seeks to minimize its reliance on imports of a material used prevalently in smartphones, robotics, electric vehicles and many other high tech products.
European Union opens investigation into Musk's AI chatbot Grok over sexual deepfakes
Read full article: European Union opens investigation into Musk's AI chatbot Grok over sexual deepfakesEuropean Union regulators have opened a formal investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform X after its AI chatbot Grok started producing nonconsensual sexualized deepfake images.
How Americans are using AI at work, according to a new Gallup poll
Read full article: How Americans are using AI at work, according to a new Gallup pollA new Gallup poll finds that American workers have adopted artificial intelligence into their work lives at a remarkable pace over the past few years.
What weather apps sometimes miss about dangerous winter storm conditions
Read full article: What weather apps sometimes miss about dangerous winter storm conditionsThat snowflake icon on your smartphone app might be quick and handy — it just might not be as accurate as a human when the weather gets rough.
To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives that are safer for your pets and yard
Read full article: To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives that are safer for your pets and yardWinter has its fans, but even those who enjoy playing in the snow probably dislike the chore of clearing up after a big storm that dumps several inches or even feet of snow and ice.
NASA and families of fallen astronauts mark 40th anniversary of space shuttle Challenger accident
Read full article: NASA and families of fallen astronauts mark 40th anniversary of space shuttle Challenger accidentFamilies of the astronauts lost in the space shuttle Challenger accident are marking that tragic day 40 years ago.
Under Armour looking into data breach affecting customers' email addresses
Read full article: Under Armour looking into data breach affecting customers' email addressesClothing retailer Under Armour is investigating a recent data breach that purloined customers' email addresses and other personal information, but so far there are no signs the hackers stole any passwords or financial information.
Elizabeth Hurley describes 'monstrous' privacy invasion by Daily Mail in British media hacking case
Read full article: Elizabeth Hurley describes 'monstrous' privacy invasion by Daily Mail in British media hacking caseElizabeth Hurley has accused the Daily Mail's publisher of tapping her phones and stealing her medical records.
Rwanda to test AI-powered technology in clinics under a new Gates Foundation project
Read full article: Rwanda to test AI-powered technology in clinics under a new Gates Foundation projectRwanda will test technology powered by artificial intelligence in more than 50 health clinics as part of a new initiative by the Gates Foundation to support 1,000 clinics across Africa with the aim to improve health care services.
Google offers users option to plug AI mode into their photos, email for more personalized answers
Read full article: Google offers users option to plug AI mode into their photos, email for more personalized answersGoogle is leveraging its artificial intelligence technology to open a new peephole for its dominant search engine to tailor answers that draw upon people’s interests, habits, travel itineraries and photo libraries.
Alex Honnold is climbing Taipei 101 with no ropes, live on TV. It's drawing excitement — and concern
Read full article: Alex Honnold is climbing Taipei 101 with no ropes, live on TV. It's drawing excitement — and concernAlex Honnold plans to climb Taipei 101 in his signature free solo style without ropes or protective gear.
Astronauts say space station's ultrasound machine was critical during medical crisis
Read full article: Astronauts say space station's ultrasound machine was critical during medical crisisThe astronauts evacuated last week from the International Space Station say a portable ultrasound machine came in “super handy" during the medical crisis.
NASA astronaut who was stuck at the space station for months retires within a year of returning
Read full article: NASA astronaut who was stuck at the space station for months retires within a year of returningNASA's Suni Williams — one of two astronauts stuck for months at the International Space Station — has retired.
Netflix delivers solid 4th quarter, but stock sinks amid worries about slowing subscriber growth
Read full article: Netflix delivers solid 4th quarter, but stock sinks amid worries about slowing subscriber growthNetflix capped last year with another solid financial performance despite slowing subscriber growth that underscored the importance of its contested $72 billion bid to take over Warner Bros.
