From Earth to the Stars: Christina Koch’s helps lead the next era of space travel
After spending more time in space than any other woman, Koch is now preparing for humanity’s return to the Moon through NASA’s Artemis missions
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Only half of the calories humans produce are fit for direct consumption
Corn fields stretching as far as the eye can see—that’s what everyone imagines when they think of the great agricultural belt of America. But only half of all the crops grown across the continent will end up on someone’s plate.
Sora AI 2: the machine that people created to take their own jobs
Sora released the 2nd version of their AI, and it is way stronger than the original
News corporations begin to integrate AI into their websites
Journalism can now be added to the list of jobs under threat from AI
Leaked evaluation shows F-35 outpaced the Gripen by wide technical margin
The data, kept out of public view for years, is now raising questions about transparency and timing
Hydrogen-powered cars are hitting the road with big promises
Hydrogen fuel opens new possibilities for greener transportation
AI bubble fear triggers volatility in Wall Street
The selloff spread beyond major tech stocks, signaling broader unease across U.S equity markets.
Black-footed ferrets close to facing extinction, while scientists work to save their species.
Extreme habitat loss and spread of the sylvatic plague threatens both ferrets and prairie dogs.
Virtual Reality has the potential to treat many mental illness problems, and yet it may not live up to its hype
VR is a complicated topic, but some people are going out of their way to innovate and help adapt it to the demanding world of healthcare.
How does AI learn? A lot like we do, it turns out.
From making guesses and getting corrected to getting a reward for good results, the training methods used to make neural more effective take a page from human education.
Artificial intelligence is changing the way writing is taught
OpenAI’s ChatGPT can write B-level middle school essays quicker than you can read.
AI art generators are making some artists insecure about their own career prospects
While one artist who spoke to 8forty dislikes AI and how it’s trained, another thinks it’s a useful tool for artists to build upon and use to improve their skills.
Cancer cells resist chemotherapy. Scientists just figured out why.
The discovery of a protein that keeps cancer cells growing even during chemotherapy points a way toward making the treatment more effective.
The bonkers multiverse theories people come up with to explain false memories
Those who believe in the Mandela effect justify their insane claims with a particle accelerator.
Monkeypox continues to spread, leaving health experts worried
Although the name might seem strange and funny at first, from the remote African regions a further virus is nowContinue Reading
Humans are so attached to gardening, but why?
Gardening and spending time outside has some immense benefits for the mind, body and soul, from vitamins, hormones, bacteria, energy, and instinctual and chemical reactions to physical fitness, happiness, and health.
California’s new EV law is going to put an end to new gas-powered sales in the state
The fossil fuel industries might end in 2030-2035, due to the rise of electric cars.
The gaming industry are enabling physically disabled people to play video games
In the United States alone, there are around 46 million disabled gamers.
NFTs are one of the most ridiculous things to come out of 2021
This digital token is leading to elaborate scams, an economic bubble, and the acceleration of climate change.
Team Seas is a drop in the bucket for an oceanic problem
While the amount of plastic Team Seas pledges to remove is negligible, and the initiative may not be creating social impact either.
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