Zoom into an incredibly detailed James Webb image of the Orion nebula
A new image from the James Webb Space Telescope shows the majesty of the gorgeous Orion nebula in tremendous detail......»»
Webb discovers six new "rogue worlds" that provide clues to star formation
Rogue planets, or free-floating planetary-mass objects (FFPMOs), are planet-sized objects that either formed in interstellar space or were part of a planetary system before gravitational perturbations kicked them out......»»
Image: Saharan dust in the wind
The Suomi NPP satellite acquired this image of a plume of Saharan dust as winds lofted it over the Atlantic Ocean on Aug. 24, 2024......»»
What a submerged ancient bridge discovered in a Spanish cave reveals about early human settlement
A new study led by the University of South Florida has shed light on the human colonization of the western Mediterranean, revealing that humans settled there much earlier than previously believed. This research, detailed in a recent issue of the jour.....»»
Apple stuck between a rock and a hard place tackling nonconsensual porn generators
Apple seems unable to stop influx of so-called "dual use" apps that look innocent on the surface but help users create deepfake porn — at a steep price.Altered image found in face swap adApple takes pride in regulating the App Store, and part of th.....»»
"Sauna" mangrove sanctuaries pose risk for stingrays
A new study from James Cook University has revealed that mangrove habitats may serve as temporary sanctuaries for stingrays, but scientists fear the "saunas" could become too hot to handle with climate change accelerating. The study is published in t.....»»
Spot AI images this election: Fact vs. fiction tips
On Aug. 18, former president and current presidential candidate Donald Trump posted an unusual endorsement to his social media account on Truth Social. Amid a series of photos, he included an image of pop megastar Taylor Swift wearing an Uncle Sam ha.....»»
James Webb is explaining the puzzle of some of the earliest galaxies
Webb has been causing bafflement in the field of cosmology. But the problem isn't that the universe is broken - it's that early black holes were playing tricks......»»
Deepfake-generating AI websites blocked from using Sign in with Apple
Apple has blocked some developers from using Sign in with Apple, after a report discovered popular sign-in tools have been used by websites providing harmful AI image undressing services.Legitimate examples of Sign in with AppleWhile Apple Intelligen.....»»
Is Betelgeuse actually a binary star?
Betelgeuse has been a favorite among amateur astronomers for many years. However you pronounce it, its unexpected dimming draws even more attention to this red supergiant variable star in Orion. It has a few cycles of variability. One of them occurs.....»»
The best webcams for Teams, Zoom, streaming, low light, and more
The webcam on your laptop isn't great, but one of these higher-quality webcams is sure to enhance your Zoom calls and fit your other webcam needs and budget......»»
Gemini subscribers have two new features to play with
Google has fixed its image generation feature, and is also finally rolling out Gems......»»
AI company Midjourney teases hardware product in a new form factor
It hired a hardware chief who previously worked on Apple Vision Pro. Responding to this meme image of a wizard with an orb from the I.C.E. book Middle-earth: Valar and Maiar, Midjourney's founder joked that the new hardware form.....»»
Google AI reintroduces human image generation after historical accuracy outcry
Ars testing shows some historical prompts no longer generate artificially diverse scenes. Imagen 3's vision of a basketball-playing president is a bit akin to the Fresh Prince'.....»»
AI image-generation company Midjourney says it’s “getting into hardware”
It hired a hardware chief who previously worked on Apple Vision Pro. Responding to this meme image of a wizard with an orb from the I.C.E. book Middle-earth: Valar and Maiar, Midjourney's founder joked that the new hardware form.....»»
Hubble traces star formation in nearby nebula NGC 261
NGC 261 blooms a brilliant ruby red against a myriad of stars in this new image from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. Discovered on Sept. 5, 1826 by Scottish astronomer James Dunlop, this nebula is located in one of the Milky Way's closest galactic com.....»»
Moving beyond the pathology of policies pushing species toward extinction
A James Cook University researcher says scientists need to learn how to play the "politics game" if they don't want conservation goals to be continually ignored......»»
Debate over “open source AI” term brings new push to formalize definition
Restrictive AI model licenses claimed as "open source" spark for clear standard. Enlarge / A man peers over a glass partition, seeking transparency. (credit: Image Source via Getty Images) The Open Source Initiative (OSI.....»»
Event Horizon Telescope can now take images of black holes that are 50% sharper
The Event Horizon Telescope, which took the first ever image of a black hole, has made the highest ever resolution observations taken from the Earth's surface......»»
In six new rogue worlds, Webb Telescope finds more star birth clues
The James Webb Space Telescope has spotted six likely rogue worlds—objects with planetlike masses but untethered from any star's gravity—including the lightest ever identified with a dusty disk around it......»»
James Gunn shares first look at Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen in Superman
On the character's comic book anniversary, James Gunn shared the first look at Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen in Superman......»»