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The long, tangled journey of a European rover to Mars takes another twist

"I am very glad to say that we have found a positive way forward." Enlarge / Artist's concept of the Rosalind Franklin ExoMars rover on Mars. (credit: Adrian Mann/Stocktrek Images) The more than two dozen nations that m.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaNov 23rd, 2022

What happened to OpenAI’s long-term AI risk team?

Former team members have either resigned or been absorbed into other research groups. Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards) In July last year, OpenAI announced the formation of a new research team that would prepare for the adv.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024

Pyramids built along long-lost river, scientists discover

Scientists have discovered a long-buried branch of the Nile river that once flowed alongside more than 30 pyramids in Egypt, potentially solving the mystery of how ancient Egyptians transported the massive stone blocks to build the famous monuments......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024

How hunting may have turned humans into long-distance runners

Researchers have discovered hundreds of historical accounts of humans hunting prey by chasing them down over long distances, which some believe is why we evolved our unique talent for endurance running......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024

Cats playing with robots proves a winning combo in novel art installation

Cat Royale project explores what it takes to trust a robot to look after beloved pets. Enlarge / A kitty named Clover prepares to play with a robot arm in the Cat Royale "multi-species" science/art installation . (credit: Blast T.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024

Honda"s fuel cell truck technology is ready for work

The Japanese automaker will demonstrate its Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell truck concept to showcase the viability of its clean technology in long-haul applications......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

Ford seeks improved communication with new supplier program

The automaker has abolished its long-standing Aligned Business Framework, which prioritized some preferred suppliers, to focus on better communication with a more diverse group of parts makers......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

NASA to help with the launch of Europe’s unlucky Mars rover

Europe's unlucky Mars rover, known as Rosalind Franklin, has gotten a boost thanks to a new cooperation agreement with NASA......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

How to use RetroArch to play retro games on iPhone and iPad

With the RetroArch app for iPhone and iPad, you can now play your favorite legacy games on the go — but it takes some work and configuration. Here's how to do it.Enjoy your favorite legacy games on the go with RetroArchRetroArch is an open-source,.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

The 22 best YouTube videos for kids (May 2024)

Learning about personal hygiene, long division, and getting excited for the playground are among the best YouTube videos for kids in May 2024......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Scientists demonstrate the survival of quantum coherence in a chemical reaction involving ultracold molecules

If you zoom in on a chemical reaction to the quantum level, you'll notice that particles behave like waves that can ripple and collide. Scientists have long sought to understand quantum coherence, the ability of particles to maintain phase relationsh.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Archie, the Internet’s first search engine, is rescued and running

A journey through busted tapes, the Internet Old Farts Club, and SPARCstations. Enlarge (credit: The Serial Code/YouTube) It's amazing, and a little sad, to think that something created in 1989 that changed how people us.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Wegovy Can Keep Weight Off for at Least 4 Years, Research Shows

Users receiving weekly injections saw their weight fall, plateau, and stabilize over the course of a four-year trial—but it’s still unclear how long these effects last after stopping taking the drug......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

A spider silk sound system: Webs match acoustic particle velocity for long-distance sound detection

The best microphone in the world might have an unexpected source: spider silk. Spiders weave webs to trap their insect snacks, but the sticky strands also help spiders hear......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Researchers call for a new measurement of time for tunneling particles

In an amazing phenomenon of quantum physics known as tunneling, particles appear to move faster than the speed of light. However, physicists from Darmstadt believe that the time it takes for particles to tunnel has been measured incorrectly. They pro.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Discovery may explain why Egyptian pyramids were built along long-lost Ahramat branch of the Nile

Some 31 pyramids in Egypt, including the Giza pyramid complex, may originally have been built along a 64-km-long branch of the river Nile which has long since been buried beneath farmland and desert. The findings, reported in a paper in Communication.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

How saber-toothed tigers acquired their long upper canine teeth

An international team led by scientists from the University of Liège has investigated the evolutionary patterns behind the development of saber teeth, with some unexpected results along the way. Their study has been published in the journal Current.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Ebury botnet compromises 400,000+ Linux servers

ESET researchers released its deep-dive investigation into one of the most advanced server-side malware campaigns. It is still growing and has seen hundreds of thousands of compromised servers in its at least 15-year-long operation. The Ebury group a.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Get this Shark cordless vacuum while it’s discounted from $399 to $169

Feel good about buying a vacuum cleaner again with this great deal that takes 50% off of the price......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Google unveils Veo, a high-definition AI video generator that may rival Sora

Google's video synthesis model creates minute-long 1080p videos from written prompts. Enlarge / Still images taken from videos generated by Google Veo. (credit: Google / Benj Edwards) On Tuesday at Google I/O 2024, Googl.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Wicked trailer: Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande experience the wonders of Oz

Are people born wicked? That is the question posed in the latest trailer for Wicked, the long-awaited adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024