2024-08-26 Telegram Chief Pavel Durov Arrested in France
The founder and chief executive of the Telegram messaging service, Pavel Durov, was arrested in France over the weekend. The reports said police detained Durov Saturday night at Le Bourget…
2024-08-25 Instrument Launched to Measure World’s Carbon, Methane
An instrument has launched from the United States to measure the world’s carbon and methane levels in an effort to help fight climate change. The instrument is attached to a…
2024-08-22 Astronomy Group Joins Effort to Establish Time Zone on the Moon
An international group of astronomers has joined efforts seeking to establish a separate time zone for the moon. The French-based International Astronomical Union (IAU) recently approved a resolution on the…
2024-08-21 Tech Tip: How to Keep Your Chatbot Activity More Private
Operators of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot tools have made it clear that users’ requests can be saved and used to further develop the AI systems. But what if a user…
2024-08-19 US Reporter Used AI to Create False Quotes for Stories
An American newspaper reporter has resigned from his job after it was discovered that he used an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to create false quotes for stories. Aaron Pelczar worked…
2024-08-18 New Study Suggests Mars Has Large Underground Ocean
A new study provides evidence that Mars contains a large ocean deep beneath its surface. The finding is based on data collected by the InSight Lander, a robotic explorer operated…
2024-08-15 Scientists Propose Idea to Warm Mars
The idea of turning Mars into a livable world for humans is a common element of science fiction. But could such an action be done in real life? Scientists are…
2024-08-14 Study: Hottest Oceans in 400 Years Endanger Great Barrier Reef
New research shows that water temperatures in and around Australia’s Great Barrier Reef have risen to their warmest in 400 years over the past 10 years. The rising temperatures have…
2024-08-14 Tech Tip: Google Wallet Now Creates Digital IDs from Photos
Google has added a new tool that permits Android users to create digital versions of many kinds of identification (ID) cards and event passes for device wallets. The tool is…
2024-08-13 Chinese Rocket Breaks Up in Space, Releasing Hundreds of Debris Pieces
Experts say a Chinese rocket that recently helped launch 18 satellites broke apart in space and created hundreds of pieces of debris. Space traffic observation organizations said data showed part…
2024-08-12 World’s Largest 3D Printed Community Nears Completion
Like other 3D printers, the Vulcan printer puts down layer by layer of materials to build an object. However, this printer is more than 13.7 meters wide and prints homes…
2024-08-12 Study: Moon’s Thin Atmosphere Likely Formed by Meteorite Strikes
Scientists say new examinations of soil collected on the moon suggest its atmosphere might have been created by repeated meteorite strikes. Researchers studying the moon first used instruments to confirm…
2024-08-11 Study: Andean Glacier Shrinking at Speed Not Seen Before
A new study finds that the glaciers across the Andes in South America are shrinking at a speed not seen before in the history of human civilization. This discovery surprised…
2024-08-11 Spacecraft Problems Could Keep NASA Astronauts at Space Station until February
Two American astronauts could remain at the International Space Station (ISS) until February if the spacecraft that transported them cannot be fixed to safely bring them home. The U.S. space…
2024-08-08 Researchers Discover Very Small Human Ancestors
Twenty years ago on an Indonesian island, scientists discovered ancient bone remains of an early human species that stood about one meter tall. These early humans became popularly known as…