This New Simulation of the Early Universe Is Massive, Detailed and Gorgeous
The Lumina Project spans 2 billion years and will allow scientists to test theories and predictions about the origins of the cosmos.
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TOP SCIENCE STORIES
Hugging Face Announces AI Model to ‘Chat’ With DNA
Carbon-X can analyze DNA sequences while running on your laptop at home.
What to See in the Night Sky Before October Ends
The Orionid meteor shower peaks this week, the full Hunter’s Moon rises Oct. 26 and Saturn is still at its brightest of the year.
The ESA’s Euclid Telescope Discovered a New Comet Completely by Accident
It was identified in Euclid telescope imagery using software designed to detect moving objects.
Ohio State Makes a Stink by Digitally Sending Scents
The scent-sending technology could be used in online shopping, healhcare diagnoses and just for fun.
CLIMATE NEWS
Data Centers Are Burning Fossil Fuels. It’s Destroying Big Tech’s Climate Goals
In his new book, Paris Marx explores how global anti-data center movements are fighting Big Tech’s power over us.
Google’s Demis Hassabis Puts a Hopeful Spin on AI’s Environmental Impact
The DeepMind co-founder addressed AI's role in scientific inquiries and the positive outcomes he expects in addressing climate change.
They’re Building Floating Nuclear Power Plants
We tour Bluecore Energy's prototype barge-mounted nuclear power plant to evaluate modular clean energy design and safety specs.
The 2026 El Niño Could Become the Strongest on Record. Here’s What That Means for You
Curious how the forthcoming El Niño will affect winter or hurricane season? Here are answers to your FAQs.
Another Miserably Hot Summer Is Nearly Over. NOAA Says It’s the Worst on Record
The heat was immense, and that’s bad news for already rising utility bills.
ALL THINGS SPACE
Japan Launches Mission to Mars’s Moons and Plans to Bring Samples Home
NASA contributed to this first-of-its-kind mission that may help us understand how our solar system formed.
Scientists Find a ‘Ghostly Green’ Star, and That’s Not the Only Crazy Color
White dwarf stars, it turns out, come in a variety of hues. Says one astronomer: "Some of them genuinely surprised me."
Our Moon Is Becoming ‘Earth’s Junk Drawer,’ Former NASA Attorney Warns
With no central authority regulating lunar payloads, private ventures are turning the moon’s surface into a commercial wild west.
SpaceX Starship Flight 14 Reaches Earth’s Orbit for the First Time
Starship Flight 14 reached orbit for the first time and deployed 26 V3 Starlink satellites before exploding over the Pacific.
SpaceX Hits Major Milestone, Launching Starship Into Orbit for First Time
The world's largest launch vehicle ever delivers 26 of the most advanced Starlink satellites into space.
BIOLOGY NEWS
Did Anthropic Really Make a Big Biology Breakthrough? We Asked Scientists to Weigh In
Claude’s enzyme discovery is neat, but it’s unclear what comes next, or whether it was truly original.
Considering Gifting a DNA Test for Father’s Day? This Experts Says to Think Twice
While genetic testing promises answers and connection, those findings can upend long-held beliefs about your identity and family.
AI Chatbots Are Making People All Think the Same, Study Says
A new paper argues that humans are losing varied ways of thinking due to the use of chatbots, and that's concerning.
Scientists Are Using AI to Help Identify Dinosaur Footprints
The Dinotracker app was trained on eight major characteristics of dinosaur footprints to quickly determine the species.
Apple’s AI Health Plus Service Could Get Interesting. Get Your Data Ready
Apple Health Plus is reported to be a new subscription service this year that uses AI for personalized health advice. CNET's Bridget Carey begins a quest to get a better picture of her health, just as ChatGPT and Claude also offer to connect with Apple Health apps.
