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A faster way to estimate AI power consumption

Due to the explosive growth of artificial intelligence, it is estimated that data centers will consume up to 12 percent of total U.S. electricity by 2028, according to the Lawrence Berkeley National...

Watch comet PANSTARRS ‘switch on’ its second tail as it makes closest approach to Earth

A sungazing spacecraft captured spectacular views of Comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) as its ion tail appeared to "switch on" and swing away from the sun during a close approach to Earth on April 26....

Artemis 2 heat shield is a sunken treasure in the ocean | Space photo of the day for April 28, 2026

The Artemis 2 heat shield looks like a sunken treasure from the Titanic in an underwater shot following splashdown. The mission's Orion capsule splashed down off the coast of San Diego on April 10,...

Aurora expert captures rare pulsating northern lights in remarkable detail: ‘One of the most profound sightings of my career’

When Tom Kerss, chief aurora chaser for the Norwegian coastal voyage operator Hurtigruten, was looking back through footage from his latest season of northern lights voyages, he stumbled upon...

Could the moon ever be blockaded? Experts predict cislunar space could be the next Strait of Hormuz

The ongoing military conflict regarding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz may well mirror a future situation off-Earth — the use of cislunar space, the region between the moon and our planet. Think...

NASA chief Jared Isaacman says he’s fighting for Pluto: ‘I am very much in the camp of ‘make Pluto a planet again’

NASA chief Jared Isaacman wants to restore Pluto to its former glory. In 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) stripped Pluto of its planethood, reclassifying the icy world as a "dwarf...

NASA rover uncovers rock with 7 new organic molecules on Mars — the ‘most diverse collection’ ever seen

A rock discovered by NASA's Curiosity Mars rover contains "the most diverse collection" of the building blocks of life ever seen on the Red Planet, including seven never found there before, new...

Advancing international trade research and finding community

Mar 23, 2026

**MIT Community Unites to Support AI Research Presentation** A strong sense of camaraderie and...

2nd-ever test flight of NASA’s ‘quiet’ X-59 supersonic jet cut short by glitch

Mar 23, 2026

NASA's groundbreaking X-59 supersonic jet made its second-ever flight on Friday, March 20th,...

Are mysterious ‘Little Red Dots’ discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope actually baby galaxies under construction?

Mar 23, 2026

The universe continues to astound us, and the James Webb Space Telescope is proving to be a...

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AI ‘slop’ is transforming social media – and a backlash is brewing

Feb 3, 2026

Listen to Joe read this article Théodore remembers the AI slop that tipped him over the edge. The...

What is the ‘social media network for AI’ Moltbook?

Feb 3, 2026

On first glance, you'd be forgiven for thinking Moltbook is just a knock-off of the hugely popular...

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Artemis Accords nations grapple with how to handle emergencies and ‘harmful interference’ on the moon

Mar 22, 2026

Five years after the Artemis Accords were established, key rules for operating on the moon remain...

NASA’s Artemis 2 moon rocket arrives back at the launch pad

Mar 22, 2026

The Artemis 2 rocket that will send astronauts around the moon is back on the pad, and it could...

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Post-COP30, more aggressive policies needed to cap global warming at 1.5 C

Dec 18, 2025

The latest United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) concluded in November without a...

Best fitness trackers for swimming 2025: Smart goggles, screenless bands and more

Dec 18, 2025

Many of the best fitness trackers can perform well in the water but there are nuances to what they...

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