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Australia's Arafura approves $1.6 billion rare earths project

Arafura Rare Earths said on Thursday it had approved the development of its $1.6 billion Nolans project in Australia's Northern Territory, which is set to be the

Australia's Arafura approves $1.6 billion rare earths project
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US energy storage additions hit a first-quarter record, report shows

U.S. energy storage developers installed 9.7 gigawatt-hours of new capacity in the first quarter of 2026, marking a record high for the quarter, an industry report showed on

US energy storage additions hit a first-quarter record, report shows
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Australia's Ionic Rare Earths inks deal with US-based Nth Cycle to boost output outside China

Australia's Ionic Rare Earths said on Thursday it has agreed to work with U.S.-based critical mineral refining firm Nth Cycle to improve rare earths production outside China.

Australia's Ionic Rare Earths inks deal with US-based Nth Cycle to boost output outside China
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

SpaceX aims for 10,000 annual launches within five years, FAA says

SpaceX aims to reach 10,000 launches annually within five years, but government officials will need to see improved reliability before

SpaceX aims for 10,000 annual launches within five years, FAA says
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

SpaceX reveals Musk company links, from Cybertrucks and jets to stock investments

SpaceX's IPO filing revealed extensive commercial and financial ties among Elon Musk's companies ranging from Cybertruck purchases and shared private jets to stock

SpaceX reveals Musk company links, from Cybertrucks and jets to stock investments
Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump to sign order on AI oversight as security fears mount among supporters

U.S.

Trump to sign order on AI oversight as security fears mount among supporters
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Anthropic nears first quarterly profit, agrees to pay SpaceX $1.25 billion monthly for computing power

Anthropic is closing in on its first quarterly operating profit, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters, as its sales eclipse the enormous costs to develop

Anthropic nears first quarterly profit, agrees to pay SpaceX $1.25 billion monthly for computing power
Environment|Science|Technology

San Francisco turns to AI to avoid collisions between ships and whales searching for food

Climate change is pushing starving gray whales into the San Francisco Bay in unusual numbers, where ship strikes killed at least 40% of the 21 whales found dead last year

San Francisco turns to AI to avoid collisions between ships and whales searching for food
Food|Health|Science

High blood pressure, heart attacks linked to common preservatives in food

High blood pressure, heart attacks linked to common preservatives in food

High blood pressure, heart attacks linked to common preservatives in food
Health|Political|Science|US|World

RFK Jr. terminates heads of preventive services task force amid overhaul

RFK Jr. terminates heads of preventive services task force amid overhaul

RFK Jr. terminates heads of preventive services task force amid overhaul
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

SpaceX IPO filing lays bare losses and Musk control as it stakes future on AI

SpaceX took the wraps off its IPO filing on Wednesday, laying bare for investors just how much Elon Musk is losing on artificial intelligence while

SpaceX IPO filing lays bare losses and Musk control as it stakes future on AI
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

New surgeon general’s advisory raises alarm about screen time risks for kids and teens

New surgeon general’s advisory raises alarm about screen time risks for kids and teens

New surgeon general’s advisory raises alarm about screen time risks for kids and teens
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

SpaceX IPO filing brings Musk's interplanetary ambitions to Wall Street

As Elon Musk's SpaceX races toward what could be the largest IPO in history, its filing delivers a rare mix of hard financial data and bold

SpaceX IPO filing brings Musk's interplanetary ambitions to Wall Street
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Instant View: SpaceX files long awaited IPO, creating a fresh AI play

 Elon Musk's rocket and satellite maker ​SpaceX filed on Wednesday for its widely awaited initial public offering, which stands to raise the most ever in an initial

Instant View: SpaceX files long awaited IPO, creating a fresh AI play
Environment|Political|Science|World

UN backs world court climate opinion; U.S. among few to oppose

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday voted 141-8 to adopt a resolution backing a world court opinion that countries have a legal

UN backs world court climate opinion; U.S. among few to oppose
Africa|Health|Science|World

Ebola fears surge on the ground in Congo over rapid spread of a rare type

Healthcare workers in eastern Congo say they are underprotected and undertrained as a rare Ebola virus spreads rapidly in one of the world’s most remote and vulnerable places

Ebola fears surge on the ground in Congo over rapid spread of a rare type
Health|Political|Science|World

RFK Jr. fires leaders of group that sets guidelines for preventive health screenings

The Trump administration has fired the two leaders of an influential health group that determines when insurance must provide free preventive care like mammograms for millions of Americans

RFK Jr. fires leaders of group that sets guidelines for preventive health screenings
Health|Science|World

American Ebola patient evacuated from DRC to Germany is in stable condition, CDC says

A U.S. citizen who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic ​of Congo, where an outbreak of a rare strain of the virus has

American Ebola patient evacuated from DRC to Germany is in stable condition, CDC says
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

White House briefs AI firms on plans for model review, the Information reports

The White House's Office of the National Cyber Director hosted a briefing for leading AI companies on a planned executive order that would empower intelligence and other government

White House briefs AI firms on plans for model review, the Information reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Nvidia Q1 results surpass Wall Street expectations thanks to massive AI chip demand

Artificial intelligence chipmaker Nvidia’s quarterly results blew past Wall Street’s expectations once again, fueled by massive demand for its high-end AI chips

Nvidia Q1 results surpass Wall Street expectations thanks to massive AI chip demand
Health|Science|World

US Health Secretary Kennedy fires heads of key preventive health panel

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

US Health Secretary Kennedy fires heads of key preventive health panel
Science|Technology

Neptunian moon Nereid could be lone intact survivor from ancient satellite system

Neptunian moon Nereid could be lone intact survivor from ancient satellite system

Neptunian moon Nereid could be lone intact survivor from ancient satellite system
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Colorado gardeners and researchers embrace wet weather amid ongoing drought concerns

Colorado gardeners and researchers embrace wet weather amid ongoing drought concerns

Colorado gardeners and researchers embrace wet weather amid ongoing drought concerns
Health|Science|World

Should you worry about the Ebola outbreak? Here’s what the numbers tell us

Should you worry about the Ebola outbreak? Here’s what the numbers tell us

Should you worry about the Ebola outbreak? Here’s what the numbers tell us
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

"Rise" plushie becomes part of space history at Charles M. Schulz museum

"Rise" plushie becomes part of space history at Charles M. Schulz museum

"Rise" plushie becomes part of space history at Charles M. Schulz museum
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

OpenAI aiming for speedy IPO, source says, as market awaits SpaceX filing

OpenAI is preparing to confidentially file for a U.S. initial public offering in the coming weeks, a source familiar with the matter said on

OpenAI aiming for speedy IPO, source says, as market awaits SpaceX filing
Environment|Science|Technology

Neptune's mysterious moon Nereid may be an original, study shows

Neptune's mysterious, far-flung moon Nereid may be the last of the planet's original companions

Neptune's mysterious moon Nereid may be an original, study shows
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Plastic bags don't go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?

You may have heard that recycling plastic grocery bags can jam up machinery, but what might not be as well known is that there are other ways to get rid of the stuff

Plastic bags don't go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?
Business|Health|Science|World

US Senator Durbin urges RFK Jr. to resist easing vape rules

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin urged Health Secretary Robert F.

US Senator Durbin urges RFK Jr. to resist easing vape rules
Health|Science|World

Congo's Ebola responders decry lack of medicine, masks, motorbikes

First responders fighting Democratic Republic of Congo's 17th Ebola outbreak say even basic supplies are scarce - from pain medicine, to

Congo's Ebola responders decry lack of medicine, masks, motorbikes
Business|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Meta’s campaign to promote scrutinized youth safety features involved hundreds of family influencers

Meta’s campaign to promote scrutinized youth safety features involved hundreds of family influencers

Meta’s campaign to promote scrutinized youth safety features involved hundreds of family influencers
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

New Minnesota-built technology aims to better protect pilots fighting fires

New Minnesota-built technology aims to better protect pilots fighting fires

New Minnesota-built technology aims to better protect pilots fighting fires
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Several Twin Cities police departments considering the use of drones as first responders

Several Twin Cities police departments considering the use of drones as first responders

Several Twin Cities police departments considering the use of drones as first responders
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Lambda wins cloud deal with Hudson River Trading to supply access to Nvidia chips

Artificial intelligence cloud computing startup Lambda on Wednesday said it has won a cloud contract with

Lambda wins cloud deal with Hudson River Trading to supply access to Nvidia chips
Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

ASML CEO sees tight supply in booming chip market as AI demand soars

The booming global semiconductor market will be "tense" with tight supply for the foreseeable future, the head of chip-making machine giant ASML

ASML CEO sees tight supply in booming chip market as AI demand soars
Environment|Health|Opinion|Science

EPA is sidelining its independent chemical referee – and that endangers public health

The move reshapes how future assessments of chemical dangers will be carried out, and if they’ll be ignored, delayed or understated to benefit industry.

EPA is sidelining its independent chemical referee – and that endangers public health
Education|Science|Technology

Quantum sensors use atoms, electrons and light as ultra-steady rulers – detecting faint motion, magnetism and gravity for navigation, medicine and science

Quantum computers are still a work in progress but quantum sensors are already in use at hospitals, laboratories and by defense contractors.

Quantum sensors use atoms, electrons and light as ultra-steady rulers – detecting faint motion, magnetism and gravity for navigation, medicine and science
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Solar activity follows an 11-year cycle – here’s how it controls eruptions and solar flares

The Sun is a complex physical body. It generates incredible amounts of heat and a strong, often tangled, magnetic field.

Solar activity follows an 11-year cycle – here’s how it controls eruptions and solar flares
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Transgender youth and their families struggle to find gender-affirming care – even in states where it’s still legal

Misinformation and a shifting legal landscape have left many families with trans children uncertain about what care doctors can still provide.

Transgender youth and their families struggle to find gender-affirming care – even in states where it’s still legal
Business|Health|Science|Technology

Bristol Myers to deploy Anthropic's Claude AI model to speed up drug discovery

Bristol Myers Squibb said on Wednesday it is partnering with Anthropic to make its Claude AI model available to over 30,000 employees in an effort to accelerate the discovery,

Bristol Myers to deploy Anthropic's Claude AI model to speed up drug discovery
Education|Science

How you map numbers in your mind isn’t universal, even among people who read the same language

On your mental number line, are the numbers smaller on the left or on the right? Two comparative cognition researchers explain how culture may influence the orientation – but also may not.

How you map numbers in your mind isn’t universal, even among people who read the same language
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Science

Kansas farmers pulled by weather extremes and growing costs, wheat crop could be worst since 1972

Amid a punishing drought, tariffs and the high cost of fertilizers, farming wheat has become more uncertain as farmers in western Kansas are feeling the impact in their major wheat producing region

Kansas farmers pulled by weather extremes and growing costs, wheat crop could be worst since 1972
Health|Science|World

WHO chief concerned over 'scale and speed' of Ebola outbreak as Congo reports 134 dead

The World Health Organization director-general has expressed concern over the rapid spread of a rare type of Ebola in eastern Congo

WHO chief concerned over 'scale and speed' of Ebola outbreak as Congo reports 134 dead
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Singapore in talks with tech firms about adding 'nutrition labels' to AI products, minister says

Singapore is in talks with technology companies about attaching "nutrition labels" to AI products, designating their intended uses and limitations, a senior minister said

Singapore in talks with tech firms about adding 'nutrition labels' to AI products, minister says
Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia and China scold the United States over 'Golden Dome' plans

Russia and China said on Wednesday that U.S.

Russia and China scold the United States over 'Golden Dome' plans
Business|Science|Technology

Fears of unfettered hacking spurred by Anthropic's Mythos AI model overstated

Early fears that Anthropic’s new AI model, Mythos, could dramatically turbocharge hacking are looking overstated a month after its release.

Fears of unfettered hacking spurred by Anthropic's Mythos AI model overstated
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

AI financing fueling a surge in U.S. convertible bond sales

Corporate America is tapping the convertible bond market at a record pace as companies linked to artificial intelligence drive a surge in demand for debt

AI financing fueling a surge in U.S. convertible bond sales
Crime|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Five cave divers slipped beneath the waves in the Maldives. Why didn’t they resurface?

Five cave divers slipped beneath the waves in the Maldives. Why didn’t they resurface?

Five cave divers slipped beneath the waves in the Maldives. Why didn’t they resurface?
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Demand soars for Israel's battle-tested weapons tech despite global criticism of its wartime conduct

Demand is soaring for Israel's battle-tested weapons and military technology, despite widespread condemnation by rights groups and the international community over the country's conduct in wars, particularly in Gaza

Demand soars for Israel's battle-tested weapons tech despite global criticism of its wartime conduct
Business|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Last two bodies of Italian divers killed in scuba diving accident recovered, Maldives says

The last two bodies of the Italian divers killed in the Maldives' deadliest-ever diving accident have been recovered, a

Last two bodies of Italian divers killed in scuba diving accident recovered, Maldives says
Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia says troops deliver nuclear warheads in major exercise

Russia on Wednesday showed what it said was footage of troops delivering nuclear warheads to mobile Iskander-M missile launch systems,

Russia says troops deliver nuclear warheads in major exercise
Business|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|World

Hyundai to recall over 54,000 vehicles in US over fire risk, NHTSA says

Hyundai Motor is recalling 54, 337 vehicles in the U.S. over a fire risk linked to the overheating of hybrid power control unit, the U.S.

Hyundai to recall over 54,000 vehicles in US over fire risk, NHTSA says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Sberbank seeks Chinese chips to power Russia's GigaChat AI model

Russia hopes to power its flagship GigaChat AI model with Chinese-made chips, Sberbank's CEO said during President Vladimir Putin's visit to China, as Western sanctions

Sberbank seeks Chinese chips to power Russia's GigaChat AI model
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China says rare earth controls lawful, will cooperate with US on 'reasonable' concerns

China will work with the U.S. on "reasonable" concerns regarding its rare earth export controls, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday, in a statement

China says rare earth controls lawful, will cooperate with US on 'reasonable' concerns
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

As stocks slump, cue Nvidia

(Corrects paragraph 10 to say BoE kept interest rates on hold at its last meeting) A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland As if markets haven't been volatile enough

As stocks slump, cue Nvidia
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Alibaba unveils new AI chip in push for domestic alternatives

Alibaba Group on Wednesday unveiled a new AI chip, the Zhenwu M890, as the Chinese technology giant intensifies efforts to build domestic alternatives to Nvidia

Alibaba unveils new AI chip in push for domestic alternatives
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

The AI bots are coming and the young are booing, not applauding

The AI revolution is here and the boos are getting louder.

The AI bots are coming and the young are booing, not applauding
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

OpenAI to open its first applied AI lab outside of U.S. in Singapore

OpenAI will open its first applied AI lab outside of the U.S. in Singapore, the city-state's Ministry of Digital Development and Information said on Wednesday. 

OpenAI to open its first applied AI lab outside of U.S. in Singapore
Health|Political|Science|World

American passenger on hantavirus-hit cruise feels ‘blindsided’ and ‘misled’ by new quarantine orders

American passenger on hantavirus-hit cruise feels ‘blindsided’ and ‘misled’ by new quarantine orders

American passenger on hantavirus-hit cruise feels ‘blindsided’ and ‘misled’ by new quarantine orders
Environment|Food|Health|Science

2026 ‘Dirty Dozen’ produce: Nearly 100% tested positive for pesticides, including ‘forever chemicals’

2026 ‘Dirty Dozen’ produce: Nearly 100% tested positive for pesticides, including ‘forever chemicals’

2026 ‘Dirty Dozen’ produce: Nearly 100% tested positive for pesticides, including ‘forever chemicals’
Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump to attend G7 summit in France, White House official says

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the G7 leaders' meeting in France in June, a White House official said on Tuesday.

Trump to attend G7 summit in France, White House official says
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Two humpback whales set records swimming between Australia and Brazil

Two humpback whales have made record-breaking crossings between Australia and Brazil

Two humpback whales set records swimming between Australia and Brazil
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

US nuclear power pact with Saudi Arabia lacks strict guardrails, letter says

A proposed U.S. pact with Saudi Arabia on its development of nuclear power lacks the strictest guardrails that Democratic lawmakers had urged,

US nuclear power pact with Saudi Arabia lacks strict guardrails, letter says
Health|Science|World

Potential spread of Ebola ‘warrants serious concern,’ WHO chief says

Potential spread of Ebola ‘warrants serious concern,’ WHO chief says

Potential spread of Ebola ‘warrants serious concern,’ WHO chief says
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

How Trump backed off on resuming Iran attacks — for now

How Trump backed off on resuming Iran attacks — for now

How Trump backed off on resuming Iran attacks — for now
MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|World

The UAE says drones that targeted its Barakah nuclear power plant came from Iraqi territory

The United Arab Emirates says drones that targeted its Barakah nuclear power plant came from Iraq

The UAE says drones that targeted its Barakah nuclear power plant came from Iraqi territory
Business|Science|Technology

AI-related data breaches surging, Verizon report says

Hackers are increasingly using AI to detect software vulnerabilities, which has shortened the time that targets have to respond to threats, Verizon

AI-related data breaches surging, Verizon report says
Economy|Health|Science|World

US missionary who contracted Ebola is on his way to Germany, CDC says

A U.S. citizen who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where an outbreak of a rare strain of the virus

US missionary who contracted Ebola is on his way to Germany, CDC says
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Analog Devices to buy Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 billion to boost AI power portfolio

U.S. chipmaker Analog Devices said on Tuesday it would acquire Empower Semiconductor for about $1.5 billion in cash, expanding its AI-focused power management portfolio.

Analog Devices to buy Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 billion to boost AI power portfolio
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Sharks used as ocean sensors to aid hurricane research

Sharks used as ocean sensors to aid hurricane research

Sharks used as ocean sensors to aid hurricane research
Business|Crime|Environment|Science|Technology

Driver intentionally drove Cybertruck into lake to use vehicle's "Wade Mode", police say

Driver intentionally drove Cybertruck into lake to use vehicle's "Wade Mode", police say

Driver intentionally drove Cybertruck into lake to use vehicle's "Wade Mode", police say
Environment|Health|Science|World

Argentines hunting for source of hantavirus outbreak trap rats in southernmost city

Argentine investigators searching for the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise last month were trapping rodents in the forests surrounding the southernmost city of Ushuaia

Argentines hunting for source of hantavirus outbreak trap rats in southernmost city
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Google announces slew of AI advances, including a personal AI assistant coming soon

Google is introducing a range of new AI tools, including an AI assistant called Gemini Spark, which proactively performs tasks for users

Google announces slew of AI advances, including a personal AI assistant coming soon
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

Graduates are booing pep talks on AI at college commencements

Artificial intelligence has become an unwelcome topic at college commencements

Graduates are booing pep talks on AI at college commencements
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Technology|US|Videos

NTSB probes why a UPS jet lost an engine and crashed on takeoff

NTSB probes why a UPS jet lost an engine and crashed on takeoff

NTSB probes why a UPS jet lost an engine and crashed on takeoff
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Nurses use costumes and coffee to teach stroke awareness

Nurses use costumes and coffee to teach stroke awareness

Nurses use costumes and coffee to teach stroke awareness
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Appeals court judges appear to be divided over Pentagon's legal dispute with AI company Anthropic

A panel of appellate judges appears to be divided over a legal dispute between the Pentagon and Anthropic

Appeals court judges appear to be divided over Pentagon's legal dispute with AI company Anthropic
Business|Science|Technology

Google is making its biggest change to the search bar in years

Google is making its biggest change to the search bar in years

Google is making its biggest change to the search bar in years
Health|Science|Sports|Technology

Woman falls 40 feet while rock climbing, credits blood transfusion in survival

Woman falls 40 feet while rock climbing, credits blood transfusion in survival

Woman falls 40 feet while rock climbing, credits blood transfusion in survival
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|Travel

How an iPhone helped search teams find plane that crashed in Nevada mountains

How an iPhone helped search teams find plane that crashed in Nevada mountains

How an iPhone helped search teams find plane that crashed in Nevada mountains
Environment|Science|World

The worst climate future is less likely, but the best one is slipping away, scientists say

Both the old best and worst case future scenarios in the fight against climate change are being jettisoned by the world’s top scientists as they prepare the next series of huge United Nations reports

The worst climate future is less likely, but the best one is slipping away, scientists say
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

A mobile stroke unit helped save this 21-year-old Pennsylvania woman's life: "I could have died"

A mobile stroke unit helped save this 21-year-old Pennsylvania woman's life: "I could have died"

A mobile stroke unit helped save this 21-year-old Pennsylvania woman's life: "I could have died"
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Self-censorship, more stress, tougher recruiting – we asked US researchers how the Trump administration’s science policies have affected them

What do US researchers make of all the Trump administration science-related policy changes? A survey of 280 academic scientists asked them.

Self-censorship, more stress, tougher recruiting – we asked US researchers how the Trump administration’s science policies have affected them
Science

How a shifting Nile landscape shaped the rise of the ancient empire of Kush in Sudan

The ancient Kush city of Jebel Barkal rose up in the Nile River Valley starting around 2000 BCE. New research dug deep to learn more about what this landscape was like over the past 4,000 years.

How a shifting Nile landscape shaped the rise of the ancient empire of Kush in Sudan
Education|Interview|Opinion|Science|Technology

AI interviewers can’t connect with people the way human researchers can – they can produce only data, not meaning

Anthropic developed an AI interviewer it claims can help social scientists conduct research at scale. But AI models lack the human qualities that make qualitative research unique.

AI interviewers can’t connect with people the way human researchers can – they can produce only data, not meaning
Business|Environment|Science|Sports|Technology

Formula 1 racing shows the hard part of reaching net-zero carbon emissions isn’t the engineering

Many Formula 1 innovations have made their way from the racetrack to regular roads. But technological improvements can only go so far toward limiting greenhouse gas emissions.

Formula 1 racing shows the hard part of reaching net-zero carbon emissions isn’t the engineering
Crime|Science|Travel|World

Bodies of two Italian divers recovered from sea cave in Maldives

Bodies of two Italian divers recovered from sea cave in Maldives

Bodies of two Italian divers recovered from sea cave in Maldives
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

SpaceX's upgraded Starship V3 ready for debut launch ahead of IPO

SpaceX is poised this week to conduct the 12th uncrewed test flight of its next-generation Starship rocket, the first of a newly

SpaceX's upgraded Starship V3 ready for debut launch ahead of IPO
Education|Health|Science

Texas Tech’s new limits on how faculty teach gender identity and sexual orientation challenge more than free speech

A new memo blocks graduate students from writing theses or dissertations on certain topics, raising questions about academic freedom and the purpose of higher education.

Texas Tech’s new limits on how faculty teach gender identity and sexual orientation challenge more than free speech
Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia holds massive drills of its nuclear forces as Ukraine steps up its drone attacks

The Russian military has begun drills of its nuclear forces that will feature practice launches of nuclear-capable ballistic and cruise missiles

Russia holds massive drills of its nuclear forces as Ukraine steps up its drone attacks
Health|Science|World

A critical window to stop hantavirus is opening. Not all countries are managing exposed travelers the same way

A critical window to stop hantavirus is opening. Not all countries are managing exposed travelers the same way

A critical window to stop hantavirus is opening. Not all countries are managing exposed travelers the same way
Arts|Business|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

A de-extinction company has hatched live chicks from an artificial eggshell

A biotech company that aims to resurrect lost creatures says it has hatched live chicks in an artificial environment

A de-extinction company has hatched live chicks from an artificial eggshell
Environment|Science|World

From ‘ghost sharks’ to ‘death ball’ sponges: Scientists find more than 1,100 wild and unusual ocean species

From ‘ghost sharks’ to ‘death ball’ sponges: Scientists find more than 1,100 wild and unusual ocean species

From ‘ghost sharks’ to ‘death ball’ sponges: Scientists find more than 1,100 wild and unusual ocean species
Health|Science|World

American infected with Ebola in DRC, as US moves to limit entry from virus-hit region

American infected with Ebola in DRC, as US moves to limit entry from virus-hit region

American infected with Ebola in DRC, as US moves to limit entry from virus-hit region
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

What previous Super El Niños can tell us about the next one

What previous Super El Niños can tell us about the next one

What previous Super El Niños can tell us about the next one
Health|Science|World

What we know about the latest Ebola outbreak after WHO declares global health emergency

What we know about the latest Ebola outbreak after WHO declares global health emergency

What we know about the latest Ebola outbreak after WHO declares global health emergency
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

The best expert-vetted sunscreens of 2026

The best expert-vetted sunscreens of 2026

The best expert-vetted sunscreens of 2026
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

OpenAI avoided a costly court loss to Elon Musk, but neither side is unscathed

Elon Musk lost his case against OpenAI and its top executives in a high-stakes trial that pitted billionaire against billionaires

OpenAI avoided a costly court loss to Elon Musk, but neither side is unscathed
Environment|Science|US|World

Severe storms push east after multi-day outbreak hits the Plains

Severe storms push east after multi-day outbreak hits the Plains

Severe storms push east after multi-day outbreak hits the Plains
Crime|Europe|Science|Travel|World

Bodies of four missing Italian divers located in Maldives sea cave

Bodies of four missing Italian divers located in Maldives sea cave

Bodies of four missing Italian divers located in Maldives sea cave
Health|Science|World

Ebola strain spreading in Congo and Uganda has no approved vaccine

Tests for Ebola don’t detect this strain, so it took the WHO extra time to confirm the cause of the outbreak.

Ebola strain spreading in Congo and Uganda has no approved vaccine
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic to let partners share Mythos cybersecurity findings with others

Anthropic said on Monday it is revising its earlier position to allow users of its Mythos cybersecurity model to share information about cyber threats with others who

Anthropic to let partners share Mythos cybersecurity findings with others
Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

Landmark regulations against ‘forever’ toxins removed by Trump administration

Landmark regulations against ‘forever’ toxins removed by Trump administration

Landmark regulations against ‘forever’ toxins removed by Trump administration
Africa|Health|Science|World

US CDC scrambles to evacuate affected Americans amid deadly Ebola outbreak in DRC

With more than 100 deaths authorities suspect were linked to Ebola, a remote corner of the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the epicentre of a deadly outbreak. The World Health organisation has declared the new outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.

US CDC scrambles to evacuate affected Americans amid deadly Ebola outbreak in DRC
Environment|Science|US|World

FACT FOCUS: Trump distorts recent revisions of scientific projections of global warming

President Donald Trump blasted the accuracy of scientists' global warming projections in a social media post that itself painted a distorted view of the science, projections and policy of climate change

FACT FOCUS: Trump distorts recent revisions of scientific projections of global warming
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Federal court rejects Elon Musk's claims against OpenAI, saying he filed his lawsuit too late

A federal court on Monday dismissed claims filed against OpenAI and its top executives by Elon Musk, who accused them of betraying a shared vision for it to remain a nonprofit dedicated to guiding artificial intelligence’s development for the good of humanity

Federal court rejects Elon Musk's claims against OpenAI, saying he filed his lawsuit too late
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Woman's clinical trial may bring hope for autoimmune disorder patients

Woman's clinical trial may bring hope for autoimmune disorder patients

Woman's clinical trial may bring hope for autoimmune disorder patients
Arts|Crime|Education|Environment|Science

Utah Museum and BLM partnership honored for work to recover 100-thousand Indigenous cultural items

Utah Museum and BLM partnership honored for work to recover 100-thousand Indigenous cultural items

Utah Museum and BLM partnership honored for work to recover 100-thousand Indigenous cultural items
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Snake bite victim describes 'excruciating pain'

Snake bite victim describes 'excruciating pain'

Snake bite victim describes 'excruciating pain'
Education|Food|Science

Seabrook Market Basket employee finds two rare orange lobsters

Seabrook Market Basket employee finds two rare orange lobsters

Seabrook Market Basket employee finds two rare orange lobsters
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America 250: The birthplace of television and the man who invented it

America 250: The birthplace of television and the man who invented it

America 250: The birthplace of television and the man who invented it
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Graduate inspired by fire chief father to focus on firefighters’ mental health

Graduate inspired by fire chief father to focus on firefighters’ mental health

Graduate inspired by fire chief father to focus on firefighters’ mental health
Environment|Science|Technology

Northern California winds topple trees, spread outages and raise wildfire concerns

Northern California winds topple trees, spread outages and raise wildfire concerns

Northern California winds topple trees, spread outages and raise wildfire concerns
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Robot sifter joins volunteers at Klode Park beach to pull plastic from Lake Michigan shoreline

Robot sifter joins volunteers at Klode Park beach to pull plastic from Lake Michigan shoreline

Robot sifter joins volunteers at Klode Park beach to pull plastic from Lake Michigan shoreline
Science|Technology|World

On eastern Ukraine's 'Road of Life,' death-delivering drones hunt for targets

On eastern Ukraine's 'road of life', nets hang overhead for protection, robots ferry supplies and troops sprint for cover as drones circle constantly above them. The battlefield has been transformed by unmanned warfare, CNN's Chief International Security Correspondent Nick Paton Walsh reports.

On eastern Ukraine's 'Road of Life,' death-delivering drones hunt for targets
Crime|Political|Science|Technology

Why Ohio doesn't have any artificial intelligence regulations

Why Ohio doesn't have any artificial intelligence regulations

Why Ohio doesn't have any artificial intelligence regulations
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Dodging the drones: Aerial attackers stalk Ukrainian troops, and a CNN team, on a key road to the front

Dodging the drones: Aerial attackers stalk Ukrainian troops, and a CNN team, on a key road to the front

Dodging the drones: Aerial attackers stalk Ukrainian troops, and a CNN team, on a key road to the front
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Ebola and hantavirus have Africa talking 'health sovereignty' as donor support fades

A new Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda is highlighting Africa's struggle with reduced international aid

Ebola and hantavirus have Africa talking 'health sovereignty' as donor support fades
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Trump’s Cabinet dramatically changed American foreign policy while the president made noise – a scholar of presidential rhetoric explains

The president’s barrage of pronouncements on foreign policy mean his Cabinet members’ statements on foreign policy have become more reliable indicators of administration positions.

Trump’s Cabinet dramatically changed American foreign policy while the president made noise – a scholar of presidential rhetoric explains
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Flavored vapes led to a major shake-up at the FDA – 3 health policy analysts explain the science behind the controversial products

Flavored vapes draw new users – especially young people. On the flipside, they can also help some people quit smoking. Makary’s resignation makes it clear that the controversy isn’t going away.

Flavored vapes led to a major shake-up at the FDA – 3 health policy analysts explain the science behind the controversial products
Business|Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

Companies are hyping AI the same way they talked up sustainability, but there are ways to fix that

Many companies today overpromise what they can do with AI. They should learn from efforts to combat greenwashing and tighten standards.

Companies are hyping AI the same way they talked up sustainability, but there are ways to fix that
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

A newly rediscovered moth species in Florida may already be at risk

A newly discovered, rare species of moth appears to live only in the Florida scrub. Scientists hope that naming it will allow it to be protected.

A newly rediscovered moth species in Florida may already be at risk
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

What are those orange balls on some power lines?

Aviation marker balls don’t help with electricity flow or improve the efficiency of the power lines. But they do have a very important job.

What are those orange balls on some power lines?
Business|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Technology

Dark patterns on the web are designed to manipulate you – why aren’t they all illegal?

Encountering a website that seems like it was designed to frustrate might leave you saying ‘there oughta be a law,’ but to have a case you need to show that the site tried to swindle you.

Dark patterns on the web are designed to manipulate you – why aren’t they all illegal?
Health|Political|Science|World

US states reject anti-vaccine bills as public health groups fight MAHA

Dozens of state anti-vaccine bills backed by "Make America Healthy Again" supporters have failed after public health groups won over Republican state

US states reject anti-vaccine bills as public health groups fight MAHA
Health|Science|Travel|World

Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection

A cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection

Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

An asteroid discovered days ago will narrowly miss Earth

An asteroid discovered days ago will narrowly miss Earth

An asteroid discovered days ago will narrowly miss Earth
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Anthropic to brief global financial watchdog on cyber flaws exposed by Mythos, FT reports

Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic is set to brief the Financial Stability Board (FSB) on cyber vulnerabilities in the global financial system identified by its latest AI

Anthropic to brief global financial watchdog on cyber flaws exposed by Mythos, FT reports
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White House gets small rare earth win, but China's export regime is here to stay

China will address U.S. concerns about rare earth shortages, the White House said on Sunday in a recap of agreements struck at last week's

White House gets small rare earth win, but China's export regime is here to stay
Health|Science|World

What do we know about the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda?

The World Health Organization on Sunday declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda to be a public health emergency of international

What do we know about the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda?
Health|Science|World

WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda

The World Health Organization has declared an Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern

WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda
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Drone strikes UAE nuclear plant as US and Iran signal they are prepared to resume war

A drone strike has targeted the United Arab Emirates’ sole nuclear power plant

Drone strikes UAE nuclear plant as US and Iran signal they are prepared to resume war
Health|Science|Travel|World

Canadian national health agency confirms 1 positive hantavirus test

Canada's national health agency confirms that one of four Canadians returning from a cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive

Canadian national health agency confirms 1 positive hantavirus test
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Man who received kidney from movie fan now paying it forward

Man who received kidney from movie fan now paying it forward

Man who received kidney from movie fan now paying it forward
Health|Lifestyle|Science

How Boston health clinics are using ketamine to help treat mental health. "It's worth it."

How Boston health clinics are using ketamine to help treat mental health. "It's worth it."

How Boston health clinics are using ketamine to help treat mental health. "It's worth it."
Health|Science|Travel|World

Canadian cruise passenger gets presumptive positive hantavirus test

Canadian cruise passenger gets presumptive positive hantavirus test

Canadian cruise passenger gets  presumptive positive hantavirus test
Environment|Science|Sports|Travel|World

3 Finnish divers arrive in the Maldives to remap the search for the bodies of 4 Italian divers

Three Finnish divers have arrived in the Maldives to help search for the bodies of four Italian divers believed to be in an underwater cave

3 Finnish divers arrive in the Maldives to remap the search for the bodies of 4 Italian divers
Health|Science|World

A measles outbreak crossed into Mexico from Texas. A larger tragedy followed

A measles outbreak crossed into Mexico from Texas. A larger tragedy followed

A measles outbreak crossed into Mexico from Texas. A larger tragedy followed
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Science

Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years leaves farmers struggling and fewer veggies at the market

Hawaii's recent catastrophic flooding has devastated local farms, leaving many farmers struggling

Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years leaves farmers struggling and fewer veggies at the market
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Can coffee thrive in the shadow of the city?

Can coffee thrive in the shadow of the city?

Can coffee thrive in the shadow of the city?
Health|Science|Sports

Man who beat "unicorn" case of Merkel cell carcinoma to ride in Pittsburgh's Rush to Crush Cancer

Man who beat "unicorn" case of Merkel cell carcinoma to ride in Pittsburgh's Rush to Crush Cancer

Man who beat "unicorn" case of Merkel cell carcinoma to ride in Pittsburgh's Rush to Crush Cancer
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Emory physicist takes science out of the lab and onto the playground

Emory physicist takes science out of the lab and onto the playground

Emory physicist takes science out of the lab and onto the playground
Africa|Health|Science|World

Congolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 80

At least 80 people have died in Congo’s new Ebola disease outbreak in the eastern Ituri province

Congolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 80
Environment|Science|World

Timmy, the stranded humpback whale, found dead off Danish coast

Timmy, the stranded humpback whale, found dead off Danish coast

Timmy, the stranded humpback whale, found dead off Danish coast
Health|Science|World

France says cruise ship Andes virus matches known South American viruses

France’s Pasteur Institute has fully sequenced the Andes virus found in a French passenger from the MV Hondius cruise ship

France says cruise ship Andes virus matches known South American viruses
Environment|Science|World

Humpback whale released after spectacular rescue effort found dead off Denmark

Authorities say a humpback whale found dead this week off a Danish island has been identified as the animal released two weeks ago in a spectacular and contentious rescue effort

Humpback whale released after spectacular rescue effort found dead off Denmark
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Trump's description of Taiwan as a ‘good negotiating chip’ with China raises anxieties

U.S. President Donald Trump has described arms sales to Taiwan as a "very good negotiating chip" in dealings with China

Trump's description of Taiwan as a ‘good negotiating chip’ with China raises anxieties
Health|Science|Technology|World

FDA official who scrutinized COVID shots and antidepressants is out in latest shake-up

The Food and Drug Administration's top drug official is leaving in the latest shake-up at the powerful health agency

FDA official who scrutinized COVID shots and antidepressants is out in latest shake-up
Americas|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Pope creates artificial intelligence study group as Vatican prepares to release his first encyclical

Pope Leo XIV has created a study group on artificial intelligence in a sign of his ongoing concern about the technology

Pope creates artificial intelligence study group as Vatican prepares to release his first encyclical
Education|Health|Political|Science|US|World

A judge is protecting youth gender care in Kansas while a settlement in Texas attacks it

A Kansas judge has protected access to gender-affirming care for transgender minors as the nation’s largest children’s hospital moved to restrict such care in Texa and buckled under pressure from the Trump administration

A judge is protecting youth gender care in Kansas while a settlement in Texas attacks it
Environment|Health|Science

Owl found stuck in a concrete mixer is on the mend and flying free

A great horned owl found stuck in a concrete mixer in Utah is now flying free after recovering at an animal sanctuary

Owl found stuck in a concrete mixer is on the mend and flying free
Health|Science|World

A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded

Africa’s top public health body confirms a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's Ituri province

A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded
Environment|Health|Science|World

Scientists find climate change is reducing oxygen in rivers worldwide

Global warming is causing rivers to slowly lose oxygen, threatening fish and other lives

Scientists find climate change is reducing oxygen in rivers worldwide
Crime|Europe|Science|Travel|World

Search for bodies of Italian divers in Maldives cave suspended due to bad weather

Maldivian authorities have suspended a high-risk operation to recover the bodies of four Italian divers believed trapped inside a deep underwater cave, after one body was recovered the day before

Search for bodies of Italian divers in Maldives cave suspended due to bad weather
Health|Science

Supreme Court preserves access to mifepristone via telehealth – at least for now

The court’s decision sends the mifepristone case back to a lower court, which has signaled that it will continue its challenge to the legality of mailing the abortion pill.

Supreme Court preserves access to mifepristone via telehealth – at least for now
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|World

New species of giant dinosaur identified from remains found in Thailand

New species of giant dinosaur identified from remains found in Thailand

New species of giant dinosaur identified from remains found in Thailand
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

More than half a million American teens are using inhalants. A doctor explains the dangers

More than half a million American teens are using inhalants. A doctor explains the dangers

More than half a million American teens are using inhalants. A doctor explains the dangers
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Would a $1 rideshare fee affect wealthier or working-class Philadelphians more? 2 Chicago studies offer some perspective

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has proposed a $1 fee on all Uber, Lyft and other rideshare trips in the city to help fund public schools.

Would a $1 rideshare fee affect wealthier or working-class Philadelphians more? 2 Chicago studies offer some perspective
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Is baby talk bad? Why ‘parentese’ actually helps babies learn language

Exaggerating phrases and talking in a sing-song way can actually help, not make it harder, for young children to master speaking a language.

Is baby talk bad? Why ‘parentese’ actually helps babies learn language
Education|Science|Technology

You can persuade AI models to accept falsehoods as truth, study shows

Large language models can uphold falsehoods they or human users state, despite being presented with evidence to the contrary.

You can persuade AI models to accept falsehoods as truth, study shows
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

From medieval plague ships to hantavirus: How outbreaks at sea helped to shape the international public health system

To stop the spread of infectious diseases, governments need information and other resources that countries around the globe share through international organizations.

From medieval plague ships to hantavirus: How outbreaks at sea helped to shape the international public health system
Arts|Economy|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology|World

AI-generated fantasies of US intervention reveal how desperation has narrowed Cuba’s political horizons

Cubans are using AI image generators to imagine US intervention in their country. The results look straight out of the 1890s.

AI-generated fantasies of US intervention reveal how desperation has narrowed Cuba’s political horizons
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

A fungal disease, along with climate change, threatens Colorado’s prized peaches

Cytospora canker damages peach trees and decreases orchard production over time.

A fungal disease, along with climate change, threatens Colorado’s prized peaches
Business|Economy|Health|Political|Science|World

Trump administration rushes to steady Kennedy’s HHS, with an eye on the midterms

Trump administration rushes to steady Kennedy’s HHS, with an eye on the midterms

Trump administration rushes to steady Kennedy’s HHS, with an eye on the midterms
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Science|Technology

US judge considers Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement of authors' lawsuit

A federal judge on Thursday pressed lawyers for more information on several points of artificial intelligence company Anthropic’s proposed $1.5 billion settlement

US judge considers Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement of authors' lawsuit
Health|Science

Antidepressants and pregnancy: What parents-to-be should know about ADHD, autism risks

Antidepressants and pregnancy: What parents-to-be should know about ADHD, autism risks

Antidepressants and pregnancy: What parents-to-be should know about ADHD, autism risks
Health|Science|Technology|US|World

US Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery continue

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US Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery continue
Business|Science|Technology

Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI make their final case in a trial that could shape AI's future

Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI made their final arguments Thursday in the landmark trial whose outcome could shape the future of artificial intelligence

Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI make their final case in a trial that could shape AI's future
Education|Health|Science|Sports|Technology

Teen survives cardiac arrest, inspires heart safety advocacy

Teen survives cardiac arrest, inspires heart safety advocacy

Teen survives cardiac arrest, inspires heart safety advocacy
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Fayetteville residents press Swarm Aero at tense town hall over drone development

Fayetteville residents press Swarm Aero at tense town hall over drone development

Fayetteville residents press Swarm Aero at tense town hall over drone development
Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Political|Science

'He had planned this': Mother of attempted abduction victim concerned over sex offender's sentence

'He had planned this': Mother of attempted abduction victim concerned over sex offender's sentence

'He had planned this': Mother of attempted abduction victim concerned over sex offender's sentence
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

From Cisco to Block, more companies are pointing to AI when unveiling job cuts

Layoffs have been piling up recently, especially in the tech world

From Cisco to Block, more companies are pointing to AI when unveiling job cuts
Health|Science|US|World

Doctor from hantavirus-stricken ship tests negative, moves out of biocontainment unit

Doctor from hantavirus-stricken ship tests negative, moves out of biocontainment unit

Doctor from hantavirus-stricken ship tests negative, moves out of biocontainment unit
Health|Science|US|World

U.S. reports no hantavirus cases from cruise outbreak, monitors 41

There are no confirmed cases in the United States of the Andes hantavirus outbreak that killed three people aboard a luxury cruise

U.S. reports no hantavirus cases from cruise outbreak, monitors 41