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Oxygen detected in most distant galaxy: 'astonished' astronomers
Oxygen has been detected in the most distant galaxy ever discovered, surprised astronomers said Thursday, offering further evidence that stars in the early universe matured far quicker than had been thought possible.
What is dark energy? One of science's great mysteries, explained
Dark energy makes up roughly 70 percent of the universe, yet we know nothing about it.
'Musky' marsupial could solve hopping kangaroo mystery
Scientists stalking a small marsupial through a remote Australian rainforest say they may have found a clue to the mystery of why its bigger kangaroo cousins hop instead of walk.
GA-ASI Achieves EMAR/FR 145 Maintenance Organization Approval for MQ-9A and MQ-9B Platforms
European Military Airworthiness Regulator Approves GA-ASI Application Approval Will Make Subsequent Certifications Easier
Dark energy seems to be changing, rattling our view of universe
Dark energy, the mysterious force thought to be driving the ever-faster expansion of the universe, appears to be changing over time, according to new observations released Wednesday.
Rarely seen cave art holds prehistoric secrets in France
Deep inside a labyrinthine cave in southwestern France, ancient humans who lived around 30,000 years ago carved horses, mammoths and rhinoceros into the walls, a fabulous prehistoric menagerie that has rarely been seen -- until now.
Record numbers forced to flee climate disasters: UN
Hundreds of thousands of people were forced to flee climate disasters last year, the United Nations said Wednesday, highlighting the urgent need for early warning systems covering the entire planet.
'Dark universe detective' telescope releases first data
Europe's Euclid space telescope, which is on a mission to shed light on the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy, released its first data Wednesday with a little help from volunteers and artificial intelligence.
Tech firms fight to stem deepfake deluge
Tech firms are fighting the scourge of deepfakes, those deceptively realistic voices or videos used by scammers that are more available than ever thanks to artificial intelligence.
Smiles, thumbs ups and a safe return for 'stranded' NASA astronauts
Home at last: After an unexpected nine-month stay in space, a pair of NASA astronauts finally returned to Earth on Tuesday, concluding a mission that gripped global attention and became a political flashpoint.
'Stranded' NASA astronauts back on Earth after splashdown
Home at last: After an unexpected nine-month stay in space, a pair of NASA astronauts finally returned to Earth on Tuesday, concluding a mission that gripped global attention and became a political flashpoint.
'Stranded' ISS astronauts less than an hour from splashdown
A pair of NASA astronauts unexpectedly stuck in space for more than nine months are less than an hour from splashing down off the Florida coast, closing out a mission that has captured the world's attention.
Ghostly lunar sunsets shot by private lander
A private US lander has captured eerie high-definition images of a lunar sunset, which NASA hopes will help unravel the mystery of a strange haze first observed on the Moon in the 1960s.
Nvidia showcases new tech at AI 'Super Bowl'
Nvidia chief Jensen Huang on Tuesday showcased cutting-edge chips for artificial intelligence and new applications for the technology, shrugging off talk of China's DeepSeek disrupting the market and dangers from US President Donald Trump's trade wars.
Homebound: 'Stranded' ISS astronauts now hours from splashdown
A pair of NASA astronauts unexpectedly stuck in space for more than nine months were hours away from returning to Earth on Tuesday, closing out a mission that has captured the world's attention.
Historic fantasy 'Assassin's Creed' sparks bitter battles
The "Assassin's Creed" series of video games is adored for painstaking historic accuracy, but also sparks controversy with heavy use of artistic license -- most recently with a black samurai in the latest instalment, "Shadows".
Ivory Coast's epochal prehistoric finds pass unseen
In the streets of Anyama, children play and braziers smoke on corners. There is little to show that the ground of this everyday Ivory Coast neighbourhood conceals seminal prehistoric treasures.
Astronauts finally head home after unexpected nine-month ISS stay
A pair of astronauts stranded in space for more than nine months were finally headed home Tuesday after their capsule undocked from the International Space Station.
What happens to the human body in deep space?
Bone and muscle deterioration, radiation exposure, vision impairment -- these are just a few of the challenges space travelers face on long-duration missions, even before considering the psychological toll of isolation.
Nvidia showcases AI chips as it shrugs off DeepSeek
Nvidia chief Jensen Huang is expected to showcase cutting-edge chips for artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing on Tuesday, shrugging off talk of China's DeepSeek disrupting the market.
Legalizing magic mushrooms under Trump? Psychedelic fans remain skeptical
Dressed in a floral shawl, Benji Dezaval carefully places hallucinogenic mushrooms on the tongues of the faithful of his Colorado "psychedelic church," as if they were communion wafers.
Innodata Unveils Generative AI Test and Evaluation Platform, Built with NVIDIA Technology
Live Demonstrations at NVIDIA GTC 2025 to Showcase Advanced Adversarial Testing & Vulnerability Evaluation
European star-gazing agency says Chile green power plant will ruin its view
Europe's ESO astrophysics agency said Monday that a giant green energy project billed for Chile's Atacama desert -- home to the world's darkest skies -- will spoil its view of the stars and threaten its science mission.
Astronauts finally to return after unexpected 9-month ISS stay
After more than nine months aboard the International Space Station, a pair of astronauts are finally set to depart for Earth early Tuesday, ending a prolonged mission that has captivated global attention.
Webb telescope directly observes exoplanet CO2 for first time
The James Webb Space Telescope has directly observed the key chemical of carbon dioxide in planets outside of our solar system for the first time, scientists announced Monday.
'Dark oxygen': a deep-sea discovery that has split scientists
Could lumpy metallic rocks in the deepest, darkest reaches of the ocean be making oxygen in the absence of sunlight?
Stranded US astronauts to return to Earth on Tuesday: NASA
A pair of US astronauts stuck for more than nine months on the International Space Station will be returned to Earth on Tuesday evening, NASA said.
SpaceX Crew Dragon docks with ISS to reach stranded astronauts
A pair of astronauts stranded for more than nine months on the International Space Station were a step closer to returning home Sunday after a replacement crew docked with the orbital outpost.
China's Baidu releases new AI model to compete with DeepSeek
Chinese internet search giant Baidu released a new artificial intelligence reasoning model Sunday and made its AI chatbot services free to consumers as ferocious competition grips the sector.
SpaceX Crew Dragon opens hatch with ISS to reach stranded astronauts: live TV
SpaceX Crew Dragon docked with the International Space Station (ISS) Sunday and opened a hatch to reach astronauts that have been stranded for more than nine months.
Musk says Starship to depart for Mars at end of 2026
SpaceX founder Elon Musk said Saturday its massive Starship rocket would leave for Mars at the end of 2026 with Tesla humanoid robot Optimus onboard, adding that human landings could follow "as soon as 2029."
Crew launch to ISS paves way for 'stranded' astronauts' return
After more than nine months in space, two stranded astronauts will soon be a step closer to coming home thanks to a crew swap mission to the International Space Station now set to launch on Friday.