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US and China face potential land grab competition over lunar south pole resources
The race for the lunar south pole involves U.S. and Chinese efforts to secure critical resources, potentially shaping the governance of cislunar space.
OpenAI to launch portable smart speaker featuring robotic movement
OpenAI is expanding into hardware with a portable, screenless smart speaker designed to act as a proactive, emotive home computer. The device utilizes sensors and mechanical elements to foster a sense of presence while assisting users with their daily needs.
James Webb telescope reveals origin of infrared light near black hole
New observations from the James Webb Space Telescope are challenging established timelines of galactic evolution by revealing how supermassive black holes grow.
NASA's Roman Telescope Will Spot Distant Black Holes That Shred Stars
A new study suggests the Roman Space Telescope will track star-shredding events to help researchers determine how supermassive black holes formed in the early universe.
Gus the T. rex fossil sells for record 50.1 million dollars at auction
A 67-million-year-old T. rex skeleton known as Gus has sold for a record $50.1 million at auction, fueling ongoing debate regarding private ownership.
CrashStealer malware impersonates Apple tools to steal keychain data
CrashStealer is a sophisticated macOS threat that uses notarized installers to bypass security and deceive users into revealing administrative credentials. The malware targets sensitive data, including password manager information and private cryptographic keys.
FCC approves Reflect Orbital space mirror test despite safety concerns
Regulators have cleared an experimental space mirror test despite warnings from astronomers that the technology could disrupt research and ecosystems. The mission is the first step toward the company's proposed goal of providing sunlight on demand.
Fram2 astronauts complete first medical X-rays during orbital spaceflight
The Fram2 mission successfully tested an ultraportable, wireless digital X-ray generator in microgravity, demonstrating that non-specialists can conduct medical imaging in space.
37-year soil study reveals warming destabilizes long-term carbon stores
Long-term research at Harvard Forest shows that persistent warming causes stable soil organic matter to decompose, releasing additional carbon dioxide. This process suggests climate models may need to account for soil-driven feedback loops as global temperatures rise.
Astronomers detect sugar molecule erythrulose in interstellar space
Researchers using radio telescopes have identified erythrulose within a massive gas cloud near the center of the Milky Way. The discovery supports the theory that essential chemical components for life were present in the galaxy before the solar system formed.
Advanced liquid epoxy improves chip packaging protection and reliability
Advanced liquid epoxy underfills are improving semiconductor reliability by providing thermal management and mechanical protection for complex chip architectures.
Nintendo to detail Switch 2 console features and gameplay on April 2
Nintendo has scheduled a one-hour presentation for April 2 to showcase its new console's technology and active gameplay. This event will be followed by worldwide hands-on sessions and further technical analysis.
Archaeologists identify ancient Maya astronomer Sak Tahn Waax in Xultun
Archaeologists in Xultun, Guatemala, have identified Sak Tahn Waax, a Classic Maya mathematician-astronomer, through hieroglyphs found in a workshop. This discovery provides a rare link between individual intellectual labor and the broader traditions of ancient Maya astronomy.
Auctions: Buzz Aldrin's Watches Are Coming To Auction
A significant collection of timepieces belonging to Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin will be sold at Sotheby's 2026 Space Exploration auction.
University of Michigan researchers discover peach fuzz itch pathway
University of Michigan researchers discover peach fuzz itch pathway
Glossier pivots to original New York identity to win back millennial fans
Glossier is leaning into the New York-centric brand identity that originally fueled its rise as it navigates a competitive, evolving beauty market. The company is using its editorial roots and community-led marketing to maintain relevance with its consumer base.
NASA's Hubble Discovers First of Star Cluster's Missing Black Holes
Researchers confirmed a stellar-mass black hole in Omega Centauri by tracking the 94-year orbital path of a companion star using two decades of data.
Plaud launches native ChatGPT app for direct meeting library integration
Plaud is expanding its meeting intelligence platform by integrating with ChatGPT, allowing users to access and analyze their recorded audio history.
NTU study finds major earthquakes cause land sinking in Southeast Asia
New research shows that massive earthquakes trigger slow-motion land subsidence that can persist for years, impacting regional relative sea-level rise.
Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler II launch on Switch 2 October 1
Octopath Traveler and its sequel are heading to the Nintendo Switch 2 with enhanced resolution, though returning players will be unable to transfer save data.