Here’s how a satellite ended up as a ghostly apparition on Google Earth
Regardless of the identity of the satellite, this image is remarkable for several reasons. First,…
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After Harvard says no to feds, $2.2 billion of research funding put on hold
The Trump administration has been using federal research funding as a cudgel. The government has…
Lunar Gateway’s skeleton is complete—its next stop may be Trump’s chopping block
Officials blame changing requirements for much of the delays and rising costs. NASA managers dramatically…
Scientists made a stretchable lithium battery you can bend, cut, or stab
The Li-ion batteries that power everything from smartphones to electric cars are usually packed in…
New NOVA doc puts Revolutionary War weapons to the test
Ars Technica: What else can we learn from these kinds of experiments? Joel Bohy: One…
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NOAA scientists scrub toilets, rethink experiments after service contracts end
“It’s making our work unsafe, and it’s unsanitary for any workplace,” but especially an active…
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Google created a new AI model for talking to dolphins
Dolphins are generally regarded as some of the smartest creatures on the planet. Research has…
A guide to the “platonic ideal” of a Negroni and other handy tips
The most hand-wavy one to me is the impression matching. Rosemary smells cold, and Fernet-Branca…
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Quantum hardware may be a good match for AI
Quantum computers don't have that sort of separation. While they could include some quantum memory,…
Trump White House budget proposal eviscerates science funding at NASA
This week, as part of the process to develop a budget for fiscal-year 2026, the…