Multiple sources are reporting that the Trump administration has dismissed the entire National Science Board (NSB). The NSB advises the president and Congress on the National Science Foundation (NSF), which has already been funding research at historically lo…
Last month, OpenAI gave up on its Sora video generation tool, and on Friday, the Sora team's leader, Bill Peebles, announced that he is leaving the company. OpenAI has been shifting its priorities as part of an effort to avoid "side quests," and Peebles' depa…
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When the team at indie studio Sunset Visitor were wrapping up their critically acclaimed first game, 1000xResist, it wasn't long before they started thinking about what they'd tackle next. According to creative director Remy Siu, the studio's goal is to alway…
Elon Musk's plans to get into the AI chip manufacturing business are going to be costly. As the New York Times and CNBC report, SpaceX is planning to invest at least $55 billion into its "Terafab" chip plant in Austin, Texas. That's according to the details o…
This weekend's scheduled Blue Origin rocket launch is rather momentous. Success would signal an end to SpaceX's monopoly on reusable orbital launch vehicles, and set up a three-way race to make that "No Service" indicator on your phone disappear forever. On S…
Spotify has dabbled in customized running playlists, but now it's diving more firmly into the fitness space with curated playlists and content from creators like Yoga with Kassandra, Sweaty Studio, Chloe Ting, and Pilates Body by Raven. Not only that, but Pre…
Even astronauts need to level up their laptops once in a while - including the crew of Expedition 74 on board the ISS, which NASA announced last week is in the process of some computer upgrades. In a statement to The Verge, NASA spokesperson Joshua Finch conf…
Researchers at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and the University of Arizona say that between 2005 and 2019, the number of words we speak out loud to another human being fell by nearly 28 percent. And that has likely only gotten worse following the pan…
Oura is launching a new reproductive health feature that takes hormonal contraception into consideration when tracking period cycles. The smart ring maker describes the Hormonal Birth Control update as a "first-of-its-kind experience" inside Oura's existing C…
Meta denies that WhatsApp content moderators can read the encrypted messages.
The Trump administration has fired multiple members of the board that oversees the National Science Foundation, a $9 billion federal funding agency, sources say.
A new $3.65 million initiative is looking into why fog has declined 33% across California’s redwood forests.
OpenAI and Microsoft's partnership-turned-situationship just got even less committed. And a clause about artificial general intelligence, which has for years dictated the future of their deal, has officially been dropped. On Monday morning, Microsoft announce…
RightsCon, one of the world's largest digital human rights conferences, was suddenly postponed by Zambia's government just days before it was scheduled to begin in Lusaka. Officials cited unresolved speaker clearances and "thematic issues," while Access Now s…
You could reach job-level proficiency in a language just by using the free version of Duolingo.
Species recovery, cancer-preventing vaccines and progress in developing renewable-energy sources are just some of the positive developments that have happened this year so far.
The emotional response to Artemis II is to want to increase all NASA funding, not to slash it.
Summer kind of sucks, and I have the science to prove it.
Bee theft has “escalated” into a million-dollar black market, beekeeper associations warn.
“The partnership is about more than just transfer credits. It is about alignment with industry, workforce demands, and the future of agriculture.”
I've been glued to the news about the Andes virus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius. If somehow you've not yet heard of Andes virus, it's the only type of hantavirus that has been shown to spread from human to human, while most other hantaviruses spread only fro…
Meta is making another push toward robotics with its acquisition of Assured Robot Intelligence, a small San Diego-based startup.
When a political movement believes that ignorance is strength
A cruise ship carrying 149 people has been denied permission to dock after a suspected hantavirus outbreak has left three dead and others seriously ill, forcing those onboard into isolation as authorities scramble to contain the situation. One perso…
Despite looming science cuts, Isaacman finds resources to poke the planetary hornet nest NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman delivered some potentially good news at a Senate hearing this week, as well as some slightly odd news: in an environment of constrained …
Warming waters are pushing the dreaded flesh-eating bacteria up the Atlantic coast. Experts explain who's at risk and how worried you really need to be.
Astronomer Patrick M. Shober found a new meteor shower—and it comes from an asteroid getting broken down by the Sun.
Today, I’m talking with Jennifer Scanlon, who is the CEO of UL Solutions. That’s Underwriters Laboratories – you know, the UL logo listed on all your electronics? That symbol means it’s been tested and found safe in a variety of ways. UL’s been around for 100…
“Cocaine hippos,” underground bees, and fresh insights into aging and heart health
Some colleges and universities are introducing three-year bachelor’s degree programs.
A report that OpenAI missed on internal growth targets raised fresh concerns about AI demand. Here's what traders and scientists think.
What NASA’s Curiosity Rover found on Mars, how youth suicides dropped after the launch of the 988 crisis line, and what people think of AI voice clones
What was learnt from the disaster at Chernobyl and how has it shaped UK energy production?
Creating and manufacturing a novel vaccine capable of combatting bird flu.
Marc Andreessen shared his ideal AI prompt calling for less constraints. Critics say today's models can't reliably follow such instructions.
Science news: Scientists have finally cracked a long-standing mystery about squid and cuttlefish evolution by analyzing newly sequenced genomes alongside global datasets. The research reveals that these bizarre, intelligent creatures likely originated deep in…
One of the University of Southern Florida doctoral students was found dead and his roommate was taken into custody Friday.
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) on Thursday criticized the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) decision to downgrade state-approved medical marijuana to a less dangerous ...
On Thursday the president announced he is nominating Nicole Saphier, a radiologist and Fox News contributor, as the nation’s top doctor
OPINION - It is not surprising that a case of scientific fraud occasionally comes to light, according to associate professor Empirical Political Science Alex Lehr. ‘Many of us are doing our stinking best to maintain scientific integrity and produce rigorous r…
The HHS secretary defended proposed budget cuts to science, his vaccine moves and health care costs on Capitol Hill on Thursday
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The stunning meteorological phenomenon is 'truly magical.' The post No, these rainbow clouds over Indonesia are not AI appeared first on Popular Science.
Ahead of schedule and under budget, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will launch in early September. The mission aims to map the universe in unprecedented detail
A look at what makes scorpions so deadly, why there’s hope for preeclampsia and how President Trump is gutting wind energy
Peptide-based substances are largely unproven and risky, experts say, but they’re gaining popularity among influencers and athletes—and the U.S. secretary of health
This announcement from the FBI came after President Donald Trump highlighted the recent deaths of several scientists and government workers who may have had access to sensitive information
Fresh takes on Apollo’s famous “Earthrise” and “Blue Marble” images showed off our planet’s beauty just weeks before Earth Day
More bad news for the ocean current at the center of the fictional (and scientifically inaccurate) "Day After Tomorrow" climate change disaster movie.
In the midst of a hantavirus outbreak that involves Americans and is making headlines around the world, the U.S. government's top public health agency, the...
RightsCon was delayed by Zambia's Ministry of Information for "thematic issues" and problems with speakers.
Experts are mixed over whether she should have raised outbursts that went viral.
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A new climate coalition to steer the transition away from fossil fuels is good news, but it must avoid undermining existing global scientific structures.
New graduate school rankings show where Texas universities landed nationally and which programs made the biggest impression this year.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Friday said he demands answers from Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. regarding comments...
There are few news subjects more reliably depressing than nutritional science. A glance at the headlines will tell you that sugar is bad for you, red meat is bad for you, and alcohol is really, really bad for you. The message seems to be that if a food or dr…
John Giannandrea, Apple’s former AI head, wrapped his final days at Apple earlier this month after his pending departure was first reported in December. And now, it seems Giannandrea already has his next role lined up. more…
‘Oh! You busted the bubble!’ The post Watch the Artemis II astronauts have fun with bubbles appeared first on Popular Science.
Alexis Hall reimagines Melville’s classic with space whales, AI intrigue and a bold queer twist that launches Moby-Dick into an entirely new sci‑fi universe
Maybe it's time to stop dabbling in astrology.
A fire covering at least five square miles burned through the exclusion zone around the site of the world’s worst nuclear disaster on Friday after two drones crashed into the area
Some engineers say that AI's rapid transformation of the industry serves as a microcosm for what's to come.
We explore whether Pluto should regain its title as the solar system’s ninth planet
If you want to know whether the AI bubble is bursting, there's only one publicly traded company that will tell you: Oracle. That's right, the database company. Oracle has burned its boats and pivoted to AI, but not in any kind of usual way. It is not a founda…
A congressional hearing covered the rise of paper mills and the costs of open-access publishing — but there was little agreement on what reform would entail.
Hide-and-seek, peekaboo, and more can strengthen emotional bonds. The post Play with your dog. It’s good for both of you. appeared first on Popular Science.
40 years ago, Swamp Thing was meant to meet Jesus. Then DC backed out. This is Rick Veitch's story of how it happened—and why it's finally being resurrected this month.
Sony Pictures arbeitet an einer Verfilmung von Metal Gear Solid. Das von Hideo Kojima erschaffene Videospiel bekommt damit nach all den Jahren seine Kinoadaption. Die Stealth-Action-Reihe mit ihren Spionage- und Science-Fiction-Elementen hat bislang noch nie …
On Friday these four astronauts and their Orion spacecraft will splash down in the Pacific Ocean after a 10-day mission around the moon
On Friday these four astronauts and their Orion spacecraft will splash down in the Pacific Ocean after a 10-day mission around the moon
NASA’s Orion capsule and the four astronauts on board have made it back to Earth after 10 days in space and a record-breaking mission around the moon and back
In a new video, author Weir and directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller share their delight about the VR game 'Project Hail Mary: Journey Among the Stars.'
A set of state Senate primary races in Indiana on Tuesday have turned into a test of the sway of President Donald Trump.
Clouds of microplastics concentrate in the air of our homes, and we could be breathing in millions of them each year. A few changes can help us reduce exposure.
Le nouveau film de Ridley Scott va plaire aux fans du genre post-apocalyptique.
Crowds gathered to watch the controlled implosion of the 23-story former Mandarin Oriental hotel on Brickell Key in Miami on Sunday.
Pope Leo has issued his strongest words yet on the war in Iran. ABC News' Melissa Adan reports from Vatican City.
Travel expert Katy Nastro shares tips to save money on air travel this summer, plus a new rule regarding portable battery chargers on Southwest Airlines.
Michelle Franzen shares essential tips and suggestions for filing your taxes before the April 15 deadline.
Less than 24 hours after reentry and splashing down into the Pacific Ocean, the Artemis II crew walked out on stage for their post-mission press conference.
Astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover Jr., Jeremy Hansen and Reid Wiseman have exited the Orion capsule after a successful Artemis II splashdown.
The Artemis II crew has successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after a historic 695,081-mile, 10-day journey around the moon and back.
The sights and sounds of spring were on full display at the National Cherry Blossom Festival parade in Washington, D.C., drawing more than one and half million visitors.
"...only the scent of a flower we have not found, the echo of a tune we have not heard, news from a country we have never visited."
Harvard Medical School's Dr. Aleksandra Stankovic breaks down what the first few days will look when the Artemis II crew return to Earth.
A source says the Manhattan District Attorney's Office is announcing an investigation into Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell after allegations of sexual assault and misconduct, which Swalwell denied.
At a strike site in Beirut, emergency workers use basic tools to dig through the rubble after Israel launched a wave of massive strikes on Wednesday.
A new U.S. competition lets teams fly payloads on a reusable spaceplane, offering rapid access to microgravity and changing how space research works.
NXTPAPER is getting a complete overhaul in 2026, swapping out LCD for OLED, further lowering blue light output, increasing color gamut, and more.
The bare-knuckle, partisan mid-decade redistricting battles that have occurred across the country over the past year and a half might become the new normal.
The rare ‘Great Loco Foco Juggernaut’ is basically an 1837 meme bashing Andrew Jackson. The post Fake banknotes mocked a US president. And are now worth thousands. appeared first on Popular Science.
This year’s five freight-style Alaskan husky puppies carry on a 104-year-old tradition at Alaska's Denali National Park and Preserve. The post Denali’s adorable Sled Dog Puppy Cam is back for 2026 appeared first on Popular Science.
Players who preorder at least the $80 edition of the game can try out a short beta demo of the upcoming action RPG, due out next year.