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From retail to the military, 鈥榠ntelligent connectivity鈥� raises ethical dilemmasArtificial intelligence, 5G networks, and the Internet of Things are used increasingly often in spaces from retail to the military, raising privacy and ethical considerations.聽
The world鈥檚 bananas are at risk. A volcanic island might protect them.Cavendish bananas are under threat from a fungus that has wiped out other varieties. The island of La Palma may have the conditions to protect them.
NASA astronauts鈥� return is near. Their long, unlikely trip puts focus on resilience.An eight-day mission for two astronauts to the International Space Station turned into nine months. NASA crews work to prepare for unforeseen events like this.
US science funding was a bipartisan priority. Now it鈥檚 a target of federal cuts.The Trump administration aims to overhaul publicly funded science. Critics say cuts could undermine U.S. leadership that has fueled significant advancements.
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Earth鈥檚 green evolution gave rise to everything from dinosaurs to dandelionsPaleontologist Riley Black traces the cooperation among plants, animals, and ecosystems in 鈥淲hen the Earth Was Green.鈥�
How four women physicists escaped the Nazis, but lost their life鈥檚 work鈥淪isters in Science鈥� tells of the rise of female scientists in 1930s Germany 鈥� some of whom were Jewish 鈥� whose careers were ended by Adolf Hitler.
China鈥檚 DeepSeek impresses. But is a 鈥榝ast follow鈥� good enough in AI?China鈥檚 success with AI tool DeepSeek is giving U.S. markets a reality check. But it鈥檚 too early to say that American AI leaders will be eclipsed.
Nvidia unveils new products from supercharged graphics chip to AI that trains robotsChipmaker and AI leader Nvidia revealed its most advanced consumer graphics processor unit, its first desktop computer, and artificial intelligence to better train robots and cars.
Solar panels in space show potential for liftoff, despite cost concernsTechnological advances mean space-based solar panels are edging closer to reality. Cost is the biggest hurdle.
Are the Boeing astronauts actually stuck in space? Nope. 鈥楲iving in space is super fun.鈥�Boeing鈥檚 new Starliner astronauts have had to combat rumors about their health and saftey after a forced extended stay on the International Space Station. However, the pair has taken the challenge in stride. 鈥淢indset does go a long way,鈥� said Butch Wilmore.
Moody chickens? Playful bumblebees? Science decodes the rich inner lives of animals.New science shows that farm animals and other creatures exhibit signs of conscious experience. How should this make us see them 鈥� and ourselves?
A week ago, Tesla showcased futuristic robotaxis. Then a pedestrian got hit.One week after Tesla unveiled prototype robotaxis and promised fully autonomous vehicles by 2026, the company is once again under investigation. Tesla has twice recalled its 鈥淔ull Self-Driving鈥� system in the past after cars ignored stop signs and hurt pedestrians.
NASA launches its biggest space probe to find if life can exist on Jupiter moonPlanetary geologist Erin Leonard of NASA talks about the Europa Clipper mission 鈥� and how to see if the icy moon of Jupiter has conditions required to support life.聽
SpaceX has Texas-scale ambitions in the sky. But they鈥檙e creating tensions on Earth.SpaceX achieved a first Sunday by returning its Super Heavy booster rocket safely to rest in the launch tower. Among Texas locals, concerns about environmental聽impacts are matched by enthusiasm for space industry innovation.
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