Thursday, April 30, 2026

Sci/Tech

Exploring Mars: Journey Along a Shifting River

NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover took a picture of “Slants River.” The rock there broke after being worked on by the rover. The rover uses...

H&M Boosts Ads with Digital Model Clones

H&M, a popular fashion retailer, plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) to create digital versions of 30 models. These AI "twins" will be used...

Sharks are Surprisingly Noisy: Debunking the Silence Myth

A shark called the rig can make clicking noises, which was a surprise to scientists. The sounds were discovered by Carolin Nieder...

UK cyber chief regrets request for Apple encryption hack.

A former cyber security chief criticized the UK government for requesting Apple to create a backdoor in its software, allowing surveillance of customer data....

Meta Plans Paid Subscriptions for Facebook and Instagram in the UK

Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, is thinking about offering a paid subscription in the UK. This service would let users see their...

Mind-bending Spiral Galaxy Challenges Scientific Beliefs

A recent astronomical breakthrough by an international team of astronomers has unveiled a colossal, spiral galaxy like no other observed in the cosmos.Led by...

23andMe Seeks Bankruptcy Protection Amid Financial Challenges

Popular DNA testing company 23andMe is in financial trouble and has filed for bankruptcy. The CEO, Anne Wojcicki, has resigned. The company is trying...

Asteroid Won’t Strike Earth in 2032, But Will Return!

In late 2024, astronomers detected asteroid 2024 YR4 on a potentially hazardous trajectory towards Earth, prompting a concerted observational effort to ascertain its size—estimated...