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Small propeller plane flying in a clear sky

Small planes are still spewing toxic lead across the US, EPA says Small planes are still spewing toxic lead across the US, EPA says

A hand holding a black pen and filling in the 1040 Individual Income Tax Return Form

The IRS’ free online tax filing program will be super exclusive in 2024 The IRS’ free online tax filing program will be super exclusive in 2024

Stella Terra solar powered car action shot on road

This off-roading, solar-powered vehicle just sped across the Sahara This off-roading, solar-powered vehicle just sped across the Sahara

Workers at rare earth mineral mine next to equipment in China

China says it discovered potentially vast amounts of a rare superconducting material China says it discovered potentially vast amounts of a rare superconducting material

Charred scroll from Herculaneum undergoing laser scan

AI revealed the colorful first word of an ancient scroll torched by Mount Vesuvius AI revealed the colorful first word of an ancient scroll torched by Mount Vesuvius

AI-designed multi-legged robots on table

AI design for a ‘walking’ robot is a squishy purple glob AI design for a ‘walking’ robot is a squishy purple glob

Lots of chargers for devices tangled in a crowded corner

People send 20 billion pounds of ‘invisible’ e-waste to landfills each year People send 20 billion pounds of ‘invisible’ e-waste to landfills each year

Computer server stacks in dark room

AI could consume as much energy as Argentina annually by 2027 AI could consume as much energy as Argentina annually by 2027

Patient wearing a highly integrated bionic hand in between many others

Titanium-fused bone tissue connects this bionic hand directly to a patient’s nerves Titanium-fused bone tissue connects this bionic hand directly to a patient’s nerves

Parker Solar Probe in front of sun concept art

The fastest ever human-made object keeps breaking its own speed record The fastest ever human-made object keeps breaking its own speed record

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Two US Coast Guard officials handling remains of OceanGate Titan submersible

What the US Coast Guard found on their last OceanGate Titan salvage mission What the US Coast Guard found on their last OceanGate Titan salvage mission

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Man with cerebral palsy drinking from RoboCup

College students invented an easy device for cerebral palsy patients to drink on their own College students invented an easy device for cerebral palsy patients to drink on their own

Watch robot dogs train on obstacle courses to avoid tripping

Watch robot dogs train on obstacle courses to avoid tripping Watch robot dogs train on obstacle courses to avoid tripping

Close up of Axiom Space Prada lunar spacesuit glove

Moon-bound Artemis III spacesuits have some functional luxury sewn in Moon-bound Artemis III spacesuits have some functional luxury sewn in

Sweat sensor worn like a ring on finger

A new noninvasive patch could monitor a vital hormone A new noninvasive patch could monitor a vital hormone

Orbital cubesat plasma brake concept art

A new satellite’s ‘plasma brake’ uses Earth’s atmosphere to avoid becoming space junk A new satellite’s ‘plasma brake’ uses Earth’s atmosphere to avoid becoming space junk

Electronic artificial tongue sensor

An ‘electronic tongue’ could help robots taste food like humans An ‘electronic tongue’ could help robots taste food like humans

Animal deterring robotic wolf sentry

Robotic ‘Super Monster Wolves’ are guarding Japanese towns against bears Robotic ‘Super Monster Wolves’ are guarding Japanese towns against bears

Illustration of trackable objects orbiting Earth

The FCC just dished out their first space junk fine The FCC just dished out their first space junk fine

ARCAM A25 integrated amp on a pedestal within a yellow halo

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ARCAM spotlights industrial redesign with new Radia Series ARCAM spotlights industrial redesign with new Radia Series

Chipotle automated makeline station

Watch Chipotle’s latest robot prototype plunk ingredients into a burrito bowl Watch Chipotle’s latest robot prototype plunk ingredients into a burrito bowl

Tom Hanks smiling

Tom Hanks says his deepfake is hawking dental insurance Tom Hanks says his deepfake is hawking dental insurance

Archax robotic mech suit in warehouse

This gigantic mech suit can be yours for $3 million This gigantic mech suit can be yours for $3 million

Green architecture homes

The EPA wants to tighten up their ‘zero-emission’ building definition The EPA wants to tighten up their ‘zero-emission’ building definition

Solar sail concept art from NASA

How tiny spacecraft could ‘sail’ to Mars surprisingly quickly How tiny spacecraft could ‘sail’ to Mars surprisingly quickly

Rendering of Firefly Space's Blue Ghost lunar lander on moon surface

Why astronomers want to put a telescope on the dark side of the moon Why astronomers want to put a telescope on the dark side of the moon

The CIA is building its version of ChatGPT The CIA is building its version of ChatGPT

Microsoft wants small nuclear reactors to power its AI and cloud computing services

Microsoft wants small nuclear reactors to power its AI and cloud computing services Microsoft wants small nuclear reactors to power its AI and cloud computing services

Skydio X10 drone flying at night

A new drone might help cops stop high-speed car chases A new drone might help cops stop high-speed car chases

Pile of colorful Lego bricks

Lego’s plan for eco-friendly bricks has fallen apart Lego’s plan for eco-friendly bricks has fallen apart

chatgpt shown on a mobile phone

ChatGPT can now see, hear, and talk to some users ChatGPT can now see, hear, and talk to some users

Tesla Oracle Cybertruck cop car concept art

Here is what a Tesla Cybertruck cop car could look like Here is what a Tesla Cybertruck cop car could look like

Sierra Space module exploding screenshot

Watch a space station habitat prototype pop like a water balloon Watch a space station habitat prototype pop like a water balloon

Elon Musk in suit

Neuralink’s human trials volunteers ‘should have serious concerns,’ say medical experts Neuralink’s human trials volunteers ‘should have serious concerns,’ say medical experts

Spider silk stronger than Kevlar spun by an unlikely source

Spider silk stronger than Kevlar spun by an unlikely source Spider silk stronger than Kevlar spun by an unlikely source

Elon Musk sitting with finger tips touching in steeple shape

Neuralink is searching for its first human test subjects Neuralink is searching for its first human test subjects

Hands typing on laptop in dark room

The International Criminal Court was hit with a cyberattack The International Criminal Court was hit with a cyberattack

Avery Dennison thermal energy factory in Belgium

This Belgian factory’s massive mirror array turns sunlight into thermal energy This Belgian factory’s massive mirror array turns sunlight into thermal energy

Scientist inspects portion of LCLS installation

This record-breaking X-ray laser is ready to unlock quantum secrets This record-breaking X-ray laser is ready to unlock quantum secrets

Rocket engine test ignition

Watch a rocket engine ignite in ultra-slow motion Watch a rocket engine ignite in ultra-slow motion

F-35B stealth jet

The US military could use your help finding a missing F-35 stealth jet The US military could use your help finding a missing F-35 stealth jet

Tiny robot standing on perch

Mini explosions give this little robot a big bounce Mini explosions give this little robot a big bounce

Revo Foods 3D-printed salmon

The world’s first 3D-printed salmon is hitting store shelves, and it looks kind of good The world’s first 3D-printed salmon is hitting store shelves, and it looks kind of good

ETH Zurich electric race car in motion

Swiss students just slashed the world record for EV acceleration Swiss students just slashed the world record for EV acceleration

Google headquarters

The US antitrust trial against Google is in full swing. Here’s what’s at stake. The US antitrust trial against Google is in full swing. Here’s what’s at stake.

A rare fish with ‘hands’ is spotted in a surprising place

A rare fish with ‘hands’ is spotted in a surprising place A rare fish with ‘hands’ is spotted in a surprising place

By Sara Kiley Watson

A weather balloon against blue sky

NASA wants to use AI to study unidentified aerial phenomenon NASA wants to use AI to study unidentified aerial phenomenon

Robotic origami microflier

Microflier robots use the science of origami to fall like leaves Microflier robots use the science of origami to fall like leaves

Apple iPhone 15 Pro product line

Apple’s newest gadgets include titanium iPhones with USB-C ports Apple’s newest gadgets include titanium iPhones with USB-C ports

Ascento Guard robot

The Ascento Guard patrol robot puts a cartoonish spin on security enforcement The Ascento Guard patrol robot puts a cartoonish spin on security enforcement

JAXA LEV-2 lunar probe on sand

The newest moon-bound robot will roll around like a tennis ball The newest moon-bound robot will roll around like a tennis ball

Person completing 1040 tax form with calculator

Calling TurboTax ‘free’ is ‘deceptive advertising,’ says FTC Calling TurboTax ‘free’ is ‘deceptive advertising,’ says FTC

H2FLY hydrogen fuel plane in flight

This liquid hydrogen-powered plane successfully completed its first test flights This liquid hydrogen-powered plane successfully completed its first test flights

3D printer making algae-based water decontaminate

‘Living material’ water filter uses bacteria to neutralize water pollutants ‘Living material’ water filter uses bacteria to neutralize water pollutants

Kidney transplant sensor on researcher fingertip

This organ-failure detector is thinner than a human hair This organ-failure detector is thinner than a human hair

MIT Van Atta Backscatter array closeup

This new subsea communications system can run on an iota of power This new subsea communications system can run on an iota of power

Luxury car interior

Your car could be capturing data on your sex life Your car could be capturing data on your sex life

UPS delivery drone in flight

FAA will allow UPS delivery drones to travel greater distances FAA will allow UPS delivery drones to travel greater distances

Closeup of solar panel installation

This alternative to lithium-based batteries could help store renewable energy This alternative to lithium-based batteries could help store renewable energy

Lagos Blue Line Rail train next to traffic jam

Traveling through the world’s most traffic-heavy city just got a lot quicker—and greener Traveling through the world’s most traffic-heavy city just got a lot quicker—and greener