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Black and white photo of government workers in a patent filing office

The US Patent Office accidentally leaked thousands of filers’ home addresses The US Patent Office accidentally leaked thousands of filers’ home addresses

Europa Clipper Propulsion Module

How to get your name engraved on a NASA spacecraft bound for Europa How to get your name engraved on a NASA spacecraft bound for Europa

Volvo EX30 EV charging

Volvo is the latest automaker to hop on the Tesla EV-charging bandwagon Volvo is the latest automaker to hop on the Tesla EV-charging bandwagon

Robotic gripper holding pillbug that is gripping piece of cotton

This weird robot uses living bugs as gripping tools This weird robot uses living bugs as gripping tools

Two dancers wearing Jizai Arms wearable robotic appendagees

These wearable cyborg arms were modeled after Japanese horror fiction and puppets These wearable cyborg arms were modeled after Japanese horror fiction and puppets

Internet router on table with man sitting on couch in background

The US charts a plan for universal internet access by 2030 The US charts a plan for universal internet access by 2030

Astronaut on ISS holding up water system filter replacement

Onboard the ISS, nothing goes to waste—including sweat and pee Onboard the ISS, nothing goes to waste—including sweat and pee

Boeing plane interior cockpit

Improved 5G coverage could ground some flights starting July 1 Improved 5G coverage could ground some flights starting July 1

This pangolin-inspired robot can curl up into a healing ball

This pangolin-inspired robot can curl up into a healing ball This pangolin-inspired robot can curl up into a healing ball

OceanGate Titan submersible side view in water

OceanGate confirms missing Titan submersible passengers ‘have sadly been lost’ OceanGate confirms missing Titan submersible passengers ‘have sadly been lost’

Close up of GOOD Meat lab-grown chicken on table

Lab-grown chicken is now USDA approved—if you can afford it Lab-grown chicken is now USDA approved—if you can afford it

Front view Amazon Prime cardboard box delivery yellow background

Amazon tricked millions into renewing Prime subscriptions, FTC lawsuit claims Amazon tricked millions into renewing Prime subscriptions, FTC lawsuit claims

R Aquarii binary star system

NASA turns spectacular space telescope images into vibey ‘cosmic sonifications’ NASA turns spectacular space telescope images into vibey ‘cosmic sonifications’

A woman filters water into a water bottle using the LifeStraw Peak Solo water filter with a river in the background.

Gear

The LifeStraw Peak Solo is a tiny water filter for camping and emergencies The LifeStraw Peak Solo is a tiny water filter for camping and emergencies

By Abby Ferguson

Wicker basket with apples spilled on grass

Apple is trying to trademark a very simple image of an apple Apple is trying to trademark a very simple image of an apple

OceanGate Titan submersible side view in water

Why finding the missing Titanic-bound tourist submersible is so challenging Why finding the missing Titanic-bound tourist submersible is so challenging

MIT hydrogel cell closeup

How diaper tech enhanced with salt can draw water from thin air How diaper tech enhanced with salt can draw water from thin air

A seahorse in the Mediterranean,.

8 animal fathers that take care of their eggs 8 animal fathers that take care of their eggs

Livestream screenshot of repairs to I-95 collapse.

Join thousands of people watching I-95 repairs in 24/7 livestream Join thousands of people watching I-95 repairs in 24/7 livestream

Woman using laptop with pride flag behind her

Twitter is the least safe social media site for LGBTQ people, GLAAD says Twitter is the least safe social media site for LGBTQ people, GLAAD says

Reddit app icon on smartphone home screen

Reddit protesters plan to ‘blackout’ indefinitely Reddit protesters plan to ‘blackout’ indefinitely

Laptop screen showing ChatGPT homepage

ChatGPT is, scientifically speaking, not funny ChatGPT is, scientifically speaking, not funny

European Union flag waving against blue sky

The EU just took a huge step towards regulating AI The EU just took a huge step towards regulating AI

Mori3 robots combined to form 3D walking shape

These 2D machines can shapeshift into moving 3D robots These 2D machines can shapeshift into moving 3D robots

Wooden church pews with prayer books on them

AI ‘pastor’ leaves churchgoers surprised but uninspired AI ‘pastor’ leaves churchgoers surprised but uninspired

Hand holding smartphone displaying Reddit app download page

Thousands of Reddit communities have gone dark—here’s why Thousands of Reddit communities have gone dark—here’s why

Fire ants moving across ground

Robot dog sniffs out fire ants without the painful sting Robot dog sniffs out fire ants without the painful sting

Close up of woman's hands with smartphone and unknown incoming phone call on it

FCC slaps voter suppression robocall scammers with a record-breaking fine FCC slaps voter suppression robocall scammers with a record-breaking fine

Radio host sues ChatGPT developer over allegedly libelous claims Radio host sues ChatGPT developer over allegedly libelous claims

Air 4 All prototype wheelchair seat in airplane cabin

Prototype airline seat would make the skies friendlier to passengers in wheelchairs Prototype airline seat would make the skies friendlier to passengers in wheelchairs

Sea Zero Cruise ship Concept, sails fully extended

This concept cruise ship will have solar-paneled sails, an AI copilot, and zero emissions This concept cruise ship will have solar-paneled sails, an AI copilot, and zero emissions

Apple iPhone icons showing one text message alert

Duck yeah, Apple’s next autocorrect update makes it easier to swear Duck yeah, Apple’s next autocorrect update makes it easier to swear

Factory emitting pollution at sunset

675 million people still didn’t have access to electricity in 2021 675 million people still didn’t have access to electricity in 2021

Computer illustration of ISS with docket spacecraft

The ISS’s latest delivery includes space plants and atmospheric lightning monitors The ISS’s latest delivery includes space plants and atmospheric lightning monitors

Woman wearing Apple Vision Pro AR headset

Here’s a look at Apple’s first augmented reality headset Here’s a look at Apple’s first augmented reality headset

Robot arm assembling salad from ingredients

This robot ‘chef’ can follow video instructions to make a very simple salad This robot ‘chef’ can follow video instructions to make a very simple salad

Ephemeral exhibit at London Design Biennale

Bendy, eco-friendly wooden walls were inspired by guitar curves Bendy, eco-friendly wooden walls were inspired by guitar curves

Honeybee with medical sensor attached to back

This bee’s tiny backpack could one day monitor human hearts This bee’s tiny backpack could one day monitor human hearts

Notre Dame de Paris cathedral on sunny day

Workers rely on medieval era tech to reconstruct the Notre Dame Workers rely on medieval era tech to reconstruct the Notre Dame

Federal Trade Commission building exterior

An FTC one-two punch leaves Amazon and Ring with a $30 million fine An FTC one-two punch leaves Amazon and Ring with a $30 million fine

A robot inspired by centipedes has no trouble finding its footing

A robot inspired by centipedes has no trouble finding its footing A robot inspired by centipedes has no trouble finding its footing

ZiGGY mobile EV charger connected to vehicle in parking lot.

The Dallas airport is testing out EV charging bots that roll around like suitcases The Dallas airport is testing out EV charging bots that roll around like suitcases

Garmin fēnix 7 Pro on a wrist with the flashlight illuminated

Gear

Garmin’s newest smartwatches are even more adventure-ready Garmin’s newest smartwatches are even more adventure-ready

By Abby Ferguson

Twitter Community Notes flagging screenshots

Twitter turns to Community Notes to factcheck images Twitter turns to Community Notes to factcheck images

Big Tech’s latest AI doomsday warning might be more of the same hype

Big Tech’s latest AI doomsday warning might be more of the same hype Big Tech’s latest AI doomsday warning might be more of the same hype

Beagle flying over an obstacle hurdle

Google engineers used real dogs to develop an agility course for robots Google engineers used real dogs to develop an agility course for robots

Gardener harvesting beets from ground.

A robot gardener outperformed human horticulturalists in one vital area A robot gardener outperformed human horticulturalists in one vital area

Large termite mound in the African Savannah

Termite mounds may one day inspire ‘living, breathing’ architecture Termite mounds may one day inspire ‘living, breathing’ architecture

Elon Musk in meeting wearing suit

Neuralink human brain-computer implant trials finally get FDA approval Neuralink human brain-computer implant trials finally get FDA approval

Young gorilla eating plant leaves in tree

Zoo’s bird-feeder-like device encourages gorillas to forage for snacks Zoo’s bird-feeder-like device encourages gorillas to forage for snacks

A sign that reads "Protect Our Waters" outside of the US Supreme Court before a rally to call for protection of the Clean Water Act on October 3, 2022. As the term began, the court was hearing arguments in the case of Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency.

Wetlands lose some environmental protections in new Supreme Court ruling Wetlands lose some environmental protections in new Supreme Court ruling

By Laura Baisas

Robot arm encased in smart sweater material

Cozy knit sweaters could help robots ‘feel’ contact Cozy knit sweaters could help robots ‘feel’ contact

Building rubble from missile strike

A notorious spyware program was deployed during war for the first time A notorious spyware program was deployed during war for the first time

Close Up Of Teenage Girl Wearing Wristbands Using Mobile Phone At Home

US Surgeon General warns of a ‘profound risk of harm’ for kids on social media US Surgeon General warns of a ‘profound risk of harm’ for kids on social media

Concept art of water molecules passing through Air-gen material

A new material creates clean electricity from the air around it A new material creates clean electricity from the air around it

An oncoming Union Pacific freight train

30 tons of ammonium nitrate disappeared from a desert-bound train 30 tons of ammonium nitrate disappeared from a desert-bound train

Facebook webpage showing unavailable account error message.

Meta fined record $1.3 billion for not meeting EU data privacy standards Meta fined record $1.3 billion for not meeting EU data privacy standards

Concept art of Blue Origin NASA Artemis V lunar lander on moon

NASA chooses Blue Origin to build Artemis V lunar lander NASA chooses Blue Origin to build Artemis V lunar lander

A digital rendering of the Green Mosque in Balkh, Afghanistan

‘Extended reality’ will help preserve some of Afghanistan’s most endangered historical sites ‘Extended reality’ will help preserve some of Afghanistan’s most endangered historical sites

Close-up of children's diapers stacked in a piles

Dirty diapers could be recycled into cheap, sturdy concrete Dirty diapers could be recycled into cheap, sturdy concrete

Sun setting behind an high voltage power line transformer

This summer could push US energy grids to their limits This summer could push US energy grids to their limits

Montana is the first state to ‘ban’ TikTok, but it’s complicated Montana is the first state to ‘ban’ TikTok, but it’s complicated

Anderson Cooper wearing suit and glasses

Trump shares AI-altered fake clip of Anderson Cooper Trump shares AI-altered fake clip of Anderson Cooper

Magellan Ltd 3D scan of Titanic wreckage

Staggering 3D scan of the Titanic shows the wreck down to the millimeter Staggering 3D scan of the Titanic shows the wreck down to the millimeter