Frank Drake, astronomer famed for contributions to SETI, has died
The equation named after him helps organize our thoughts on extraterrestrial life. Enlarge (credit: Wikimedia Commons) On Friday, the family of astronomer Frank Drake announced that he passed away peacefully at 92 in his Calif.....»»
Apple Music removes Drake and The Weeknd AI clone song after copyright complaint
Apple and other companies have pulled the "Heart on My Sleeve" song generated by AI sampling of Drake and The Weeknd, after copyright concerns from Universal Music Group.Apple MusicUniversal Music Group (UMG) reportedly contacted streaming platforms.....»»
The ‘Bad Astronomer’ Takes You on a Tour of the Cosmos
Phil Plait’s new book, Under Alien Skies, helps space fans imagine what it would be like to visit stars and other worlds......»»
The viral new "Drake" and "Weeknd" song is not what it seems
One of the buzziest songs recently circulating on TikTok and climbing the Spotify charts featured the familiar voices of best-selling artists Drake and the Weeknd. But there's a twist: Drake and The Weeknd appear to have had nothing to do with it......»»
Arab Americans are a much more diverse group than many of their neighbors mistakenly assume
Marking April as Arab American Heritage Month—a time to learn about the history, culture and contributions of our nearly 4 million strong community—is gaining traction across the country......»»
Third massive whale in a month beaches itself, dies in Bali
A 17-meter-long (56-foot-long) sperm whale died after washing up on a beach in Bali, a conservation official said Sunday, making it the third whale that beached itself on the Indonesian island in just a little over a week......»»
Avian flu kills 3 California condors in northern Arizona
Three California condors have died from avian flu in northern Arizona and authorities are trying to determine what killed five others in the flock, the National Park Service announced Friday......»»
Massive sperm whale beaches itself, dies in Bali
Indonesian animal experts were preparing Thursday to conduct an autopsy on an 18-metre (59-foot) whale that died after washing up on a beach in Bali, conservation officials said......»»
Bob Lee dead: Cash App founder dies after San Francisco stabbing
The 43-year-old tech guru died after being stabbed on a San Francisco street, his family says......»»
Tech executive Bob Lee, founder of Cash App, dead after apparent stabbing attack in San Francisco
Bob Lee, the former chief technology officer of Square who helped launch Cash App, has died after an apparent stabbing attack in San Francisco......»»
Tech executive Bob Lee dead after apparent stabbing attack in San Francisco
Tech executive Bob Lee, the former chief technology officer of Square who helped launch Cash App, has died after being fatally stabbed in San Francisco, authorities confirmed to CNN Wednesday morning......»»
Keeping competitors away drives colonization success in plant microbiota
In recent years, the microbiota—communities of microorganisms composed primarily of bacteria and fungi that are found in all eukaryotic organisms, including humans, animals and plants—has come into focus due to their contributions to the health a.....»»
A horse died on the set of "The Rings of Power": How to ensure the welfare of horses used in entertainment
The recent death of a horse on the set of Amazon's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is the latest incident raising questions about how humans use horses for entertainment and sport......»»
Manatee winter deaths in Florida"s Brevard County plunge—which could portend trouble
The winter killing season for manatees along Central Florida's Atlantic coast is winding down with an astounding turn of events—a tiny fraction of the animals died compared to during the last two years......»»
"Critical tool" launched to track national contributions to climate change
Research published today shows how countries have contributed to global warming through their emissions of key greenhouse gases since 1850—marking a new effort to track impacts in a critical decade for climate policy......»»
Their stories were lost to slavery. Now DNA is writing them
In the 1700s, a boy was born into slavery in Colonial America. He spent his life working in the coastal city of Charleston, South Carolina. And when he died in middle age, he was buried alongside 35 other slaves......»»
Intel founder & Moore"s Law creator Gordon Moore dies at 94
Gordon Moore, a co-founder of chip maker Intel and famous for "Moore's Law," died on Friday at 94.Gordon Moore in a 2015 interview [Intel]Intel and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation announced on Friday that Gordon Moore passed away earlier in the.....»»
Scientists offer "non-alien explanation" for interstellar visitor
When the first object ever known to have visited the Earth's Solar System from outer space zoomed past in 2017, it was so strange that at least one leading astronomer was convinced it was an alien vessel......»»
Intel co-founder Gordon Moore dies at 94
Gordon Moore, a co-founder of chip maker Intel and famous for "Moore's Law," died on Friday at 94.Gordon Moore in a 2015 interview [Intel]Intel and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation announced on Friday that Gordon Moore passed away earlier in the.....»»
Gordon Moore, tech trailblazer and originator of Moore"s Law, dies at 94
According to Intel's press release on its official website, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation announced that Gordon Moore died on March 24, 2023, surrounded by his family at his home in Hawaii......»»
Intel co-founder Gordon Moore, author of "Moore"s Law" that helped drive computer revolution, dies at 94
Intel co-founder Gordon Moore, a pioneer in the semiconductor industry whose "Moore's Law" predicted a steady rise in computing power for decades, died Friday at the age of 94, the company announced......»»