OpenAI is looking to hire a new executive responsible for studying emerging AI-related risks in areas ranging from computer security to mental health.

NASA’s launch and mission teams, along with the Artemis II crew, completed a key test Dec. 20, a countdown demonstration test, ahead of the Artemis II flight around the Moon early next year. The astronauts, supported by launch and flight control teams, dressed in their launch and entry suits, boarde…

By stripping two metabolic enzymes, scientists created a mycoprotein that needs less energy, emits less carbon, and rivals the taste and texture of real meat.

In South Korea, National Geographic and even Lockheed Martin are among the U.S. brands that have been resurrected or reinvented as clothing lines.

Whether you’re switching from springs to memory foam or just want to sleep cooler this summer, these Sealy mattress deals will have you waking up refreshed—and with cash left in your wallet.

WeTransfer co-founder Nalden has a new file transfer service that users can use without logging in.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of State from arresting or deporting Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate.

NASA's Cassini spacecraft captured dramatic plumes, both large and small, spray water ice out from many locations along the famed 'tiger stripes' near the south pole of Saturn's moon Enceladus.

Although the Apple Watch comes with simple built-in productivity apps like Reminders and Calendar, it’s worth exploring some third-party apps that are designed to boost productivity by offering additional functionality.

Take a page from the playbook of Reagan and Treasury Secretary James Baker, who managed to douse the ‘prairie fire’ of protectionism.

The dictator, eager to shut out the influence of Hollywood and K-pop, has been exalting a “shock brigade” of 300,000 teens and 20-somethings drafted into flood reconstruction.

Aid workers estimate as many as 300,000 people are fleeing advances by the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group, which has taken two strategic towns on the approaches to Goma over the past several days.

Pilots’ actions after that strike are an early focus of the investigation, according to people familiar with the probe.

The global nylon 66 industry has undergone a dramatic reversal over the past few years. Not long ago, producers were struggling with a shortage of upstream materials, particularly adiponitrile and hexamethylenediamine. By the end of 202,5, the sector is facing the opposite problem. A surge of new ca…

MCAF Project Leader Nathaniel Kollie interviews small-scale fishers, uncovering the negative impacts of distant water fishing in Liberia.
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An unlikely partnership could allow Tokyo and Seoul to counter China.

A team of scientists have created a porous material that keeps windows almost 100 percent transparent while blocking 10 times as much heat as regular glass windows.

Many people rely on the sleep aid melatonin to help them get a more restful night’s sleep. But is it safe? And how much is too much?

This composite image of the Cassiopeia A (or Cas A) supernova remnant, released Jan. 8, 2024, contains X-rays from Chandra (blue), infrared data from Webb (red, green, blue), and optical data from Hubble (red and white). A study by the XRISM (X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission) spacecraft has ma…

Questions around the reliability of the US greenback are dulling the luster of what was the world’s currency of trade. New, global alternatives are emerging.

Gerstner’s nine-year tenure as chairman and CEO of the company known as “Big Blue” is often used as a case study in corporate leadership.

Almost two decades ago, some scientists predicted that Arctic summer sea ice would ‘soon’ disappear. These predictions were mentioned by Al Gore and got a lot of press. However, they did not gain wide acceptance in the scientific community, and were swiftly disproven. Unsurprisingly, this still come…

Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have imaged the largest protoplanetary disk ever observed circling a young star. For the first time in visible light, Hubble has revealed the disk is unexpectedly chaotic and turbulent, with wisps of material stretching much farther above and below the…

The 20-year-old Cartoon Network franchise never lost sight of the childlike joy that comes with being a superhero.

It's called 'Superhero,' based on Nelson's own experiences within the genre, and it's out now for you to read.

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Early this month, UPM and Sappi signed a non-binding letter of intent to create a 50/50 joint venture that would unite nearly all of their graphic paper operations. This strategic move signifies a major structural shift in Europe’s printing and writing paper sector, reflecting continued demand decli…

This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Early last year, the hydropower company Nature and People First set its sights on Black Mesa, a mountainous region on the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona. The mesa’s steep drop offered id…

Taken together, the Yale Youth Poll does not depict a generation defined by ideological extremism or cultural obsession. It depicts a generation navigating scarcity, instability, and institutional drift. Young Americans are not asking politics to perfect society. They are asking it to function.
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Public debate, driven by too many breathless media stories—both traditional and social—about an impending robopocalypse tends to fixate on job disruption and loss. AI is a tool. Used well, it can amplify human capability, improve job quality, and broaden prosperity.
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More than a thousand flights were canceled or delayed across the Northeast and Great Lakes regions due to snow as thousands took to U.S. roads and airports during the busy travel period between Christmas and New Year’s.

UBC Okanagan researchers have uncovered how plants create mitraphylline, a rare natural compound linked to anti-cancer effects. By identifying two key enzymes that shape and twist molecules into their final form, the team solved a puzzle that had stumped scientists for years. The discovery could mak…

The alliance mounted its first coordinated response to a suspected sabotage campaign against critical infrastructure after another cable was severed in the Baltic Sea.

The world’s top three container operators said they fear instability in Gaza and broader regional tensions mean continued danger.

The #AMOC is the reason for Europe’s mild climate. Evidence that it is slowing has been piling up over the years – it now is likely at its weakest in at least a millennium, and it may even be approaching a tipping point. Here I will show you the latest high-resolution images – and also […]
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The first draft essentially called for Ukraine’s surrender. The revised version includes the security guarantees Kyiv wants to prevent future Russian aggression.

Sponsorships and collaborations soar even as industry slowdown spurs renewed focus on wealthiest customers

Sector increases investment and rewards investors after surge in global military spending following Ukraine war

The president has made immigration an early priority to start second term, with ICE making more than 900 arrests Sunday.

President Trump on Sunday applauded a new ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand while also taking a swing at the United Nations (UN). “I am pleased to announce that the breakout fighting between Thailand and Cambodia will stop momentarily, and they will go back to living in PEACE, as per our recen…

There is a misconception among some that IEEE accredits engineering programs in the United States, but that is the responsibility of ABET.The global, nonprofit agency accredits academic programs leading to degrees in specific disciplines. It does not accredit the institution, school, college, depart…

Fast, direct-current charging can charge an EV’s battery from about 20 percent to 80 percent in 20 minutes. That’s not bad, but it’s still about six times as long as it takes to fill the tank of an ordinary petrol-powered vehicle.One of the major bottlenecks to even faster charging is cooling, speci…

The skies may have rained on this year’s big climate summit in Belém, Brazil, but engineers have invented plenty of exciting climate tech this year worth celebrating. Here are some of the year’s top IEEE Spectrum climate technology stories:1. Device Uses Wind to Create Ammonia Out of Thin Air …

This year, AI continued looming large in the software world. But more than before, people are wrestling with both its amazing capabilities and its striking shortcomings. New research has found that AI agents are doubling the length of task they can do every seven months—an astounding rate of exponen…

SummaryIn data-center terms, scaling out involves linking computers, while scaling up packs more GPUs into a computer, challenging copper’s physical limits.Copper cables face a phenomenon at high data rates at high data rates that necessitate wider wires and more power, complicating a data center’s …

Quantum computing is a devilishly complex technology, with many technical hurdles impacting its development. Of these challenges two critical issues stand out: miniaturization and qubit quality.IBM has adopted the superconducting qubit road map of reaching a 1,121-qubit processor by 2023, leading to…

Washing machines release 500 grams of plastic microfibers into waterways. Researchers have made a fish gill-inspired filter that traps 99% of those microfibers.

A first-of-its-kind national study finds that vehicle-to-home charging can turn electric cars into grid-smart assets, reducing both energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.

In a rare scientific analysis of pending energy legislation, researchers put two competing policy approaches to the test.

By coaxing soil bacteria into fixing more nitrogen, gene-edited wheat shows how crops might one day sidestep synthetic fertilizers.

A new study shows how long-term coexistence with humans can reshape even the wildest predators—in this case, making bears less aggressive.

Researchers argue that the emotional pull of teams could become a force in endangered species conservation.

An analysis of diets worldwide reveals that lower-cost diets are often substantially less carbon-intensive than the meals people eat most often.

New analysis shows that charred coffee grounds make increase concrete's strength by 30% and shrink its carbon footprint by nearly as much

Dear Friend of the Amazon, My name is Nadia Mamani, and I come from the Madre de Dios region of Peru, a place of stunning beauty and deep cultural roots, but also one of the most threatened by illegal gold mining and deforestation. These activities have destroyed forests, poisoned rivers, and displa…

While Black Friday often fuels overconsumption, its alternative Green Friday offers something different—a moment to pause, reflect, and choose impact over excess. It’s an opportunity to uplift businesses that intentionally center sustainability, community, and environmental stewardship in everything…

This time of year invites reflection—on what we’ve accomplished together in our 25 years of Amazon Conservation and on the impact we hope to make next. Protecting the Amazon is a collective effort, made possible by people committed conservationists like you who choose to give in ways that reflect wh…

When COP30 opened its doors in Belém, Brazil, the first United Nations climate summit ever held in the Amazon, it became clear that the world had arrived not only to negotiate but also to listen. With more than 190 countries represented, over 50,000 delegates gathered, and historic participation fro…

Dear Supporters of Amazon Conservation, As I begin my tenure as Board Chair, I am honored to build on the extraordinary legacy that has defined Amazon Conservation for nearly 25 years. This organization has always stood apart for one simple reason: its commitment to pairing world-class science and t…

This Giving Tuesday, your support doesn’t just help— it transforms. Every gift powers on-the-ground action that keeps forests standing, wildlife thriving, and community leaders equipped with the tools they need to safeguard the future. Why Your Gift Matters The Amazon faces mounting pressures—from d…

As our 25th anniversary year comes to a close, we are reflecting not only on the forests we’ve protected but also on the people who inspire this work. These are the people who made this journey possible, the loved ones who inspired gifts in their honor or memory. Each donation tells a story of legac…

✅ Trusted. Transparent. Top-Rated. (Again). What are Charity Watchdogs? Charity Watchdog organizations independently review a charity’s financial records, accountability practices, and results to help donors discern which organizations are the most effective and trustworthy.   The Major Players Ther…

What would you do if your future depended on the health of the forest around you? For many in the Amazon, that’s not a hypothetical—it’s daily life. Across the rainforest, powerful stories are unfolding—stories of strength, hope, and courage. Indigenous communities and local leaders are working hard…

On this day of giving thanks, we pause to honor the people who make meaningful work possible. For us, that includes you. Across the Bolivian and Peruvian Amazon, our partners wanted to share something simple yet profound: their gratitude. Today, we bring you a short video with messages from forest s…

Stranger Things, City of Shadows, and Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.

One Battle After Another, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, and It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley are just a few of the movies you should be watching on HBO Max this month.

Brighten up your bare desk with these cute, fidgety, functional, and stylish desk accessories.

Big AI companies courted controversy by scraping wide swaths of the public internet. With the rise of AI agents, the next data grab is far more private.

Ricoh’s cult-inspiring pocketable camera gets a small update, with important improvements in autofocus and image quality.

Savvy countries will discover there’s a way to mitigate the harm incurred by Trump’s tariffs—and it’ll boost their own economies while making goods cheaper too.

The battle for AI dominance has left a large footprint—and it’s only getting bigger and more expensive.

The New York Police Department's “mosque-raking” program targeted Muslim communities across NYC. Now, as the city's first Muslim mayor takes office, one man is fighting—again—to fully expose it.

WIRED spoke with DeepMind’s Pushmeet Kohli about the recent past—and promising future—of the Nobel Prize-winning research project that changed biology and chemistry forever.

Monitors are cheaper, faster, and more beautiful than ever. Here’s how to choose one that will suit your needs and budget.

In a year that began with a memecoin trading frenzy, stablecoins have emerged as the respectable face of the crypto industry.

A surge of AI-generated content is frustrating Pinterest users and left some questioning whether the platform still works at all.

Drinking water in plastic bottles contains countless particles too small to see. New research finds that people who drink water from them on a daily basis ingest far more microplastics than those who don’t.

Apple, Michigan taxpayers, and one of Detroit’s wealthiest families spent roughly $30 million training hundreds of people to build iPhone apps. Not everyone lands coding jobs right away.

NASA is now accepting concepts for a new research challenge. The Opportunities in Research, Business, Innovation, and Technology (ORBIT) challenge is a multi-phase innovation competition designed to empower university and college students to develop next-generation solutions that benefit life on Ear…

In 2025, NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, advanced work across aeronautics, Earth science, exploration technologies, and emerging aviation systems, reinforcing its role as one of the agency’s primary test sites for aeronautics research. From early concept evaluations t…

A group of elementary-aged students gather outside of Oldham County Public Library in La Grange, Kentucky, United States to look at clouds in the sky. “If anyone asks what you are doing, tell them, ‘I am a citizen scientist and I am helping NASA,’” Children’s Programming Librarian, Cheri Grinnell, t…

This article is for students grades 5-8. What is AI? Artificial intelligence, or AI, is a type of technology that helps machines and computers have “thinking” abilities similar to humans. Devices using AI can learn words and concepts, recognize objects, see patterns, or make predictions. They can al…

This article shows educators how comets help us learn about the Sun and Space Weather. Connected to educational resources that help K-12+ teachers explain solar wind and space science concepts in simple, engaging ways for students.

NASA Space Apps announced Thursday 10 winners of the 2025 NASA Space Apps Challenge. During this two-day hackathon, participants gathered at 551 local events across 167 countries and territories to showcase their STEM skills and proposed ways to transform NASA’s open data into actionable tools. More…

The NASA Science Activation program’s PLANETS (Planetary Learning that Advances the Nexus of Engineering, Technology, and Science) project, led by Northern Arizona University (NAU), is pleased to announce the official launch of three free out-of-school (OST) time units that give all learners in grad…

NASA Science encourages all people to actively participate in science through activities and resources developed by a collaborative network of project teams drawing on NASA SMD assets (science content, experts, data, etc.). Your team can apply to be part of this program. Opportunity NASA SMD seeks a…

The NASA Science Activation project Eclipse Soundscapes (ES), led by ARISA Lab in Medford, Massachusetts, helps learners of all ages explore NASA science through multisensory learning and participatory science opportunities. In the weeks surrounding the 2023 annular solar eclipse and the 2024 total …

The 5th Annual Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) Exploration Community Event hosted by the Coastal Virginia STEM Hub and the NASA eClips Education Team from the National Institute of Aerospace Center for Integrative STEM Education (NIA-CISE) lit up the Professional Workforce Dev…

“Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed,” Trump said during a late afternoon news conference following a meeting with Zelenskyy, whom he repeatedly praised as “brave.”

"We believe supports are coming together that will arrest this labor market slowdown and revive activity growth later next year."

The physical paper is joining the pay phone, the cassette tape, the answering machine, and the bank check as objects whose disappearance marks the passage of time.

The FAA described the crash as a midair collision between an Enstrom F-28A helicopter and Enstrom 280C helicopter over Hammonton Municipal Airport.

The missiles flew along preset trajectories over waters off the country’s west coast around 2 hours and 50 minutes each before striking their targets, the state news agency said.

Her death was announced Sunday in a statement by her foundation, saying Bardot had chosen to abandon “her prestigious movie career to dedicate her life and energy” to defend animal welfare.

Silver rose for a sixth session, building on a 10% gain on Friday that was its biggest one-day jump since 2008.

“To go from a 10% across-the-board to 15% for the broad base of countries — not a huge impact,” Moynihan said.

The Interoceanic Train linking the states of Oaxaca and Veracruz derailed as it passed a curve near the town of Nizanda.

The Calabash Nebula, pictured here — which has the technical name OH 231.8+04.2 — is a spectacular example of the death of a low-mass star like the Sun. This image taken by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope shows the star going through a rapid transformation from a red giant to a planetary nebula,…