Today: December 14, 2024
Today: December 14, 2024

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Sake made in space could sell for $500,000 a glass

Sake made in space could sell for $500,000 a glass

December 13, 2024
Sake made in space could sell for $500,000 a glass
Americas|Arts|Europe|Science|Technology

A monster diamond, ancient lipstick and erotic Roman frescoes: 15 remarkable discoveries of 2024

A monster diamond, ancient lipstick and erotic Roman frescoes: 15 remarkable discoveries of 2024

December 13, 2024
A monster diamond, ancient lipstick and erotic Roman frescoes: 15 remarkable discoveries of 2024
Business|Science|Technology

Meta releases AI model to enhance Metaverse experience

Meta said on Thursday it was releasing an artificial intelligence model called Meta Motivo, which could control the movements of a human-like digital agent, with the potential to enhance

December 13, 2024
Meta releases AI model to enhance Metaverse experience
Science|Technology|World

Perseverance rover will uncover mysterious Martian history after a monthslong challenging trek

Perseverance rover will uncover mysterious Martian history after a monthslong challenging trek

December 12, 2024
Perseverance rover will uncover mysterious Martian history after a monthslong challenging trek
Business|Health|Science

Gilead appoints Sanofi official Dietmar Berger as next chief medical officer

Gilead Sciences said on Thursday it has appointed Sanofi's Dietmar Berger as its chief medical officer, replacing incumbent Merdad Parsey, who is preparing to leave early next year.

December 12, 2024
Gilead appoints Sanofi official Dietmar Berger as next chief medical officer
Business|Science|US|World

The last Titanic salvage expedition was in 2010. Will there be any more?

The company that owns the salvage rights to the Titanic says it hasn't settled on any future plans to retrieve more artifacts from the shipwreck

December 12, 2024
The last Titanic salvage expedition was in 2010. Will there be any more?
Food|Health|Political|Science|US

California reports more illnesses in people who drank raw milk. Here are the risks, according to health experts

California reports more illnesses in people who drank raw milk. Here are the risks, according to health experts

December 12, 2024
California reports more illnesses in people who drank raw milk. Here are the risks, according to health experts
US|Food|Health|Science

Suspected Bird Flu Detected in LA County Cats That Consumed Raw Milk

Suspected Bird Flu Detected in Cats That Consumed Recalled Raw Milk in LA Co

December 12, 2024
Suspected Bird Flu Detected in LA County Cats That Consumed Raw Milk
Business|Science|Technology

Apple nears switch to in-house Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chip for iPhone, smart home, Bloomberg reports

Apple is planning to switch to a homegrown chip for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections for its devices starting next year, a move that will phase out some parts currently supplied by Broadcom

December 12, 2024
Apple nears switch to in-house Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chip for iPhone, smart home, Bloomberg reports
Europe|Science|World

Genomes reveal timing of Homo sapiens interbreeding with Neanderthals

Neanderthals went extinct roughly 39,000 years ago, but in some sense these close cousins of our species are not gone.

December 12, 2024
Genomes reveal timing of Homo sapiens interbreeding with Neanderthals
Europe|Science

Ancient genes pinpoint when humans and Neanderthals mixed and mingled

A new study says Neanderthals and humans likely mixed and mingled during a narrow time frame 45,000 years ago

December 12, 2024
Ancient genes pinpoint when humans and Neanderthals mixed and mingled
Environment|Science|World

Scientists mapped the world’s rivers over 35 years. They found shocking changes

Scientists mapped the world’s rivers over 35 years. They found shocking changes

December 12, 2024
Scientists mapped the world’s rivers over 35 years. They found shocking changes
Health|Science|US

Private Medicare plans must cover Biogen's ALS drug, US agency says

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has directed private insurers providing Medicare Advantage plans to cover Biogen's amyotrophic lateral sclerosis drug Qalsody after finding

December 12, 2024
Private Medicare plans must cover Biogen's ALS drug, US agency says
Africa|Americas|Environment|Science|Travel|World

Male humpback whale makes record-breaking migration

Male humpback whale makes record-breaking migration

December 12, 2024
Male humpback whale makes record-breaking migration
Asia|Environment|Science

Climate change putting Philippines at double risk of typhoons, scientists say

Climate change is making the Philippines more vulnerable to tropical storms, with rising temperatures already putting the country at nearly double the risk of deadly typhoons,

December 12, 2024
Climate change putting Philippines at double risk of typhoons, scientists say
Environment|Science

Here’s how to watch this year’s brightest meteor shower

Here’s how to watch this year’s brightest meteor shower

December 12, 2024
Here’s how to watch this year’s brightest meteor shower
Health|Science|US

Some breast cancer patients can avoid certain surgeries, studies suggest

Some early breast cancer patients can safely avoid certain surgeries

December 12, 2024
Some breast cancer patients can avoid certain surgeries, studies suggest
Africa|Asia|Environment|Science|World

15% of global population lives within a few miles of a coast − and the number is growing rapidly

Nearly 10% of the planet’s human inhabitants live within 3.1 miles of the coast − where the risk of climate disasters is often highest.

December 12, 2024
15% of global population lives within a few miles of a coast − and the number is growing rapidly
Health|Science

Why winter makes you more vulnerable to colds – a public health nurse explains the science behind the season

Cold and flu viruses often circulate more in the fall and winter, but there are some time-tested strategies for avoiding them, such as vaccines, handwashing and staying active.

December 12, 2024
Why winter makes you more vulnerable to colds – a public health nurse explains the science behind the season
Business|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Russia will boost AI clout despite West's sanctions, Sberbank first deputy CEO says

Russia has the potential to improve its position in global AI ratings by 2030 despite Western sanctions thanks to talented developers and its

December 12, 2024
Russia will boost AI clout despite West's sanctions, Sberbank first deputy CEO says
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

North Dakota regulators OK underground storage for proposed Midwest carbon dioxide pipeline

North Dakota regulators have approved permits for underground carbon dioxide storage for a massive pipeline proposed for the Midwest

December 12, 2024
North Dakota regulators OK underground storage for proposed Midwest carbon dioxide pipeline
Business|Political|Science|Technology|US

Trump's NASA pick may pause his private SpaceX astronaut trips

U.S.

December 11, 2024
Trump's NASA pick may pause his private SpaceX astronaut trips
Health|Science|Technology

‘Conan the Bacterium’ can withstand radiation that could kill a human. Scientists say they’ve found its secret weapon

‘Conan the Bacterium’ can withstand radiation that could kill a human. Scientists say they’ve found its secret weapon

December 11, 2024
‘Conan the Bacterium’ can withstand radiation that could kill a human. Scientists say they’ve found its secret weapon
Science|Technology|World

Firefly Sparkle galaxy offers a taste of the infant Milky Way

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has spotted a young galaxy dating to the early universe - called Firefly Sparkle because its gleaming star clusters resemble the

December 11, 2024
Firefly Sparkle galaxy offers a taste of the infant Milky Way
Health|Science|Technology

Blood tests are currently one-size-fits-all − machine learning can pinpoint what’s truly ‘normal’ for each patient

A narrower, more personalized ‘normal range’ could help doctors better diagnose and treat disease in individual patients.

December 11, 2024
Blood tests are currently one-size-fits-all − machine learning can pinpoint what’s truly ‘normal’ for each patient
Business|Science|Technology

Google puts AI agents at the center of Gemini update

By Kenrick Cai SAN FRANCISCO - Alphabet's Google on Wednesday released the second generation of its artificial intelligence model Gemini and teased a slate of new ways to use AI beyond chatbots,

December 11, 2024
Google puts AI agents at the center of Gemini update
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia teams up with BRICS to create AI alliance, Putin says

President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia would develop artificial intelligence with BRICS partners and other countries, in a bid to challenge the

December 11, 2024
Russia teams up with BRICS to create AI alliance, Putin says
Food|Health|Science|US

Government to test milk for bird flu

The US Department of Agriculture will begin testing raw milk from dairy silos across the nation to better track the H5N1 bird flu that has been spreading in cattle since March.

December 11, 2024
Government to test milk for bird flu
Food|Health|Science|US

California investigating possible case of bird flu in child who drank raw milk

California investigating possible case of bird flu in child who drank raw milk

December 11, 2024
California investigating possible case of bird flu in child who drank raw milk
Education|Environment|Science

How to catch the Geminids, one of the strongest meteor showers of the year

The Geminids are among the few major meteor showers to come from asteroids, and this year they will peak on Friday

December 11, 2024
How to catch the Geminids, one of the strongest meteor showers of the year
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

High rises made out of wood? What matters in whether ‘mass timber’ buildings are sustainable

More architects are using wood construction for large buildings. A resource economist argues any increase in demand for wood will push commercial growers to better manage forests.

December 11, 2024
High rises made out of wood? What matters in whether ‘mass timber’ buildings are sustainable
Arts|Education|Health|Opinion|Science

Infectious diseases killed Victorian children at alarming rates — their novels highlight the fragility of public health today

Between 40% and 50% of children didn’t live past 5 in the US during the 19th century. Popular authors like Charles Dickens documented the common but no less gutting grief of losing a child.

December 11, 2024
Infectious diseases killed Victorian children at alarming rates — their novels highlight the fragility of public health today
Food|Health|Science

Certain foods may disrupt your body’s fight against cancer cells, study says

Certain foods may disrupt your body’s fight against cancer cells, study says

December 11, 2024
Certain foods may disrupt your body’s fight against cancer cells, study says
Food|Health|Science

Americans love ultraprocessed foods. Science wants to know why

Ultraprocessed foods comprise more than half the calories the average American adult eats. They’re also linked to a wide variety of health issues including heart disease, obesity and diabetes. CNN’s Meg Tirrell visits the NIH where researchers are trying to determine why ultraprocessed foods lead to such poor health outcomes and why it’s so hard to stop eating them.

December 11, 2024
Americans love ultraprocessed foods. Science wants to know why
Economy|Environment|Science|World

More than 50% chance of La Nina in coming months, WMO says

There is more than a 50% chance of La Niña developing in the next three months, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Wednesday, but if it does it will be relatively

December 11, 2024
More than 50% chance of La Nina in coming months, WMO says
Business|Health|Science|Technology

Google's biggest bet is AI for search, investment chief says

Alphabet, the Google parent that has pioneered self-driving cars and quantum computing, is making its biggest bet much closer to home: online search.

December 10, 2024
Google's biggest bet is AI for search, investment chief says
Environment|Science|US

US wildlife officials move to add iconic monarch butterfly to threatened species list

US wildlife officials move to add iconic monarch butterfly to threatened species list

December 10, 2024
US wildlife officials move to add iconic monarch butterfly to threatened species list
Environment|Science|World

‘A really stocky, powerful-looking little animal:’ Scientists are gaining precious clues about the world’s rarest whale

‘A really stocky, powerful-looking little animal:’ Scientists are gaining precious clues about the world’s rarest whale

December 10, 2024
‘A really stocky, powerful-looking little animal:’ Scientists are gaining precious clues about the world’s rarest whale
Political|Science|Technology|US

AI safety is hard to steer with science in flux, US official says

Policymakers aiming to recommend safeguards for artificial intelligence are facing a formidable challenge: science that is still evolving.

December 10, 2024
AI safety is hard to steer with science in flux, US official says
Environment|Science|US

Monarch butterfly may gain threatened species status in US

The U.S.

December 10, 2024
Monarch butterfly may gain threatened species status in US
Americas|Environment|Health|Science|World

Dengue cases set a new record in the Americas this year as deaths also surge

Dengue fever is sweeping across the Caribbean and the Americas, with a record 12.6 million suspected cases of the mosquito-transmitted virus reported this year, nearly triple the number from last year

December 10, 2024
Dengue cases set a new record in the Americas this year as deaths also surge
Environment|Science|US

Monarch butterflies to be listed as a threatened species in US

U.S. wildlife officials have decided to extend federal protections to monarch butterflies

December 10, 2024
Monarch butterflies to be listed as a threatened species in US
Business|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Google parent Alphabet jumps on quantum chip breakthrough

Shares of Google parent Alphabet rose about 5% on Tuesday after it unveiled a new generation chip that the company said helped overcome a key challenge in quantum computing.

December 10, 2024
Google parent Alphabet jumps on quantum chip breakthrough
Business|Europe|Science|Technology

STMicro launches 'edge' AI microcontroller

STMicroelectronics, one of Europe's biggest computer chip companies, has launched a new series of microcontrollers, its first for so called edge AI and machine learning.

December 10, 2024
STMicro launches 'edge' AI microcontroller
Entertainment|Science|Technology

OpenAI releases AI video generator Sora but limits how it depicts people

OpenAI has publicly released its new artificial intelligence video generator Sora but won’t let most users depict people as it monitors for patterns of misuse

December 10, 2024
OpenAI releases AI video generator Sora but limits how it depicts people
Health|Science|US

US health panel adds self-testing option for cervical cancer screening

A U.S. health panel says women should have the option of taking their own test samples for cervical cancer screening

December 10, 2024
US health panel adds self-testing option for cervical cancer screening
Health|Science

HPV testing preferred over Pap for cervical cancer screening starting at age 30, task force’s draft recommendation says

HPV testing preferred over Pap for cervical cancer screening starting at age 30, task force’s draft recommendation says

December 10, 2024
HPV testing preferred over Pap for cervical cancer screening starting at age 30, task force’s draft recommendation says
Arts|Education|Political|Science|Technology|US

Polarization, brain rot and brat – the 2024 words of the year point to the power, perils and ephemeral nature of digital life

The winners offer a window into the spirit of the times.

December 10, 2024
Polarization, brain rot and brat – the 2024 words of the year point to the power, perils and ephemeral nature of digital life
Education|Science|Technology|US

Pearl Young, the first woman to work in a technical role at NASA, overcame barriers and ‘raised hell’ − her legacy continues today

Many of her male colleagues believed Pearl Young had an attitude problem based on her efforts to advocate for herself and her team.

December 10, 2024
Pearl Young, the first woman to work in a technical role at NASA, overcame barriers and ‘raised hell’ − her legacy continues today

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