Science

Nvidia hardware worth $11.4M vanished between Oakland and Texas

Ars Technica ·

6 pallets of hardware vanished en route to Texas, with no arrests 2 months later.

Developer ends lucrative screensaver deal with Roku because Fox bought it

Ars Technica ·

Developer: “I can’t be part of the Fox world.”

AI points researchers toward new disease targets hidden in mitochondria

Phys.org ·

FAA to finally ditch floppy disks in what it calls "historic" tech upgrade

Ars Technica ·

FAA information display systems to be floppy-free at 435 sites by end of 2028.

These AI agents design your perfect robot-powered lab — and run it for you

Nature ·

Pope Leo’s trip is a homecoming to Peru – where debate over liberation theology roiled the church during his early years as a priest

The Conversation ·

Pope Leo’s November 2026 trip to Latin America will bring him back to Peru, where he served as a priest and bishop for two decades.

The folks behind John Wick are back with Karōshi trailer

Ars Technica ·

Stuntman/director Chad Stahelski and 87Eleven bring us an action-packed dystopian, futuristic thriller.

You know the launch market is tough when satellite companies start building rockets

Ars Technica ·

"The Blacklift rocket is the springboard to significantly expand our total addressable market."

“Does Meta think we can’t read?” Meta abandons sketchy commercial terms update.

Ars Technica ·

Meta won't force Facebook page owners to allow AI training on linked content.

Georgia Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms stands on the shoulders of Stacey Abrams, Charlotta Bass and countless other Black women who dreamed

The Conversation ·

For generations, Black women have been asked to save a democracy that would not save them, carrying entire movements on their backs. Now a Black woman has been elected to govern Georgia.

Wisconsin reports measles death of a baby, first death in over 35 years

Ars Technica ·

Next week, experts will determine if the US has lost its measles elimination status.

Scientists achieve record-breaking low temperature on China's space station, paving the way for new physics experiments

Phys.org ·

Giant exoplanet emerges from the dark when the James Webb Space Telescope turns out the starlight

Space ·

How climate change worsens heatwaves, droughts, wildfires and floods

BBC News ·

Rising global temperatures mean extreme weather events are becoming more common and more intense.

A really simple guide to climate change

BBC News ·

Human activities are causing the world to heat up, posing serious threats to people and nature.

What is the Paris Agreement and why does 1.5C matter?

BBC News ·

The 2015 pact is at the heart of the international commitment to tackle rising global temperatures.

What is net zero and is the UK on track to achieve it?

BBC News ·

Reaching net zero carbon emissions worldwide is essential to limit global warming, UN scientists say.

Robot successfully builds space structure in first autonomous construction demo

Phys.org ·

Could potential AI clones of GTA VI force a quicker official port?

Ars Technica ·

A former Rockstar tech director thinks the developer is facing new time pressures.

It's a weird time to buy a laptop, but the new MacBook Pro doesn't skimp on quality

Ars Technica ·

It has the best laptop screen we've used, but there may be reasons to wait.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang summoned by Congress over Chinese espionage concerns

Ars Technica ·

Lawmakers want answers about Jensen Huang’s ties to an alleged Chinese intelligence asset.

No more Cybertrucks; Musk moves on from the angular metallic flop

Ars Technica ·

Tesla wanted to unseat the Ford F-150, instead it made the Edsel look successful.

Rocket Report: Artemis II literally tore through the atmosphere; New Glenn delay

Ars Technica ·

Interstellar Technologies announces more government funding for the Japanese Zero rocket.

Young people turned out in near-record numbers for the 2026 midterms, with the economy top of their minds

The Conversation ·

Whether they went to college or not, young voters heavily favored Democrats.

What C.S. Lewis said about Narnia’s most famous character: the Jesus-like lion Aslan

The Conversation ·

Some Narnia fans are up in arms about Netflix’s upcoming adaptation of ‘The Magician’s Nephew,’ directed by Greta Gerwig.

I’m an athletic trainer – here’s how to know when kids sports are too intense

The Conversation ·

It can be tempting to ratchet up training intensity for kids in youth sports, but focusing on fun and letting them lead the way may ultimately be more rewarding.

What the measles vaccine’s ‘97% effective’ rating means for Pittsburgh parents

The Conversation ·

An epidemiologist and mother explains what families need to know about measles and why a preventable disease has become a public health threat once again.

Flesh-eating screwworm is spreading in the US, threatening livestock and wildlife – hunters can be the first line of defense

The Conversation ·

Over 120 screwworm cases have appeared in US animals in 2026, including in elk. Here’s how America’s 11.5 million hunters can help contain the spread.

‘I heard a barnacle’ – how paying attention to nature’s background noise can reveal animal secrets

The Conversation ·

Letting the ordinary become interesting again is a key part of studying natural history and animal behavior.

China detects rare radio signal from distant star system

Yahoo ·