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Trump's 2026 budget would slash NASA funding by 24% and its workforce by nearly one third
SPACE.com - 31 May 2025 07:35
The Trump administration's 2026 budget request cuts NASA funding by $6 billion, which would lead to the cancellation of Mars sample-return and other high-profile missions.
Google is going 'all in' on AI: It's part of a troubling trend in big tech
Phys.org - 31 May 2025 05:40
Google recently unveiled the next phase of its artificial intelligence (AI) journey: "AI mode".
NASA budget would cancel dozens of science missions, lay off thousands
Space News - 31 May 2025 03:00
NASA released more details about its proposed fiscal year 2026 budget May 30, canceling dozens of science missions and cutting thousands of jobs. The post NASA budget would cancel dozens of science missions, lay off thou...
Black Death Bacterium Evolved to be Less Aggressive to Kill Victims Slowly
Discover - 31 May 2025 18:00
Learn more about Yersinia pestis, the bacteria behind the 'Black Death,' which changed over time to cause less virulent, but longer pandemics.
Analysts Say Trump Trade Wars Would Harm the Entire US Energy Sector, From Oil to Solar
Wired - 31 May 2025 15:00
US renewables stand to lose big in a trade war, but the sting extends to oil and other energy industries, say researchers from Wood Mackenzie.
New Linux Flaws Allow Password Hash Theft via Core Dumps in Ubuntu, RHEL, Fedora
The Hacker News - 31 May 2025 14:19
Two information disclosure flaws have been identified in apport and systemd-coredump, the core dump handlers in Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and Fedora, according to the Qualys Threat Research Unit (TRU). Tracked as...
Your Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses just got two significant upgrades for free - what they do
ZDNet - 31 May 2025 14:00
Meta's partnership with Be My Eyes turns the glasses into a helpful visual tool, opening up new use cases.
Infamous 'neutron lifetime puzzle' may finally have a solution -- but it involves invisible atoms
Live Science - 31 May 2025 14:00
A type of hydrogen that doesn't interact with light could explain how long neutrons live and reveal the identity of the universe's dark matter, according to a new theory.
The DeepSeek R1 update proves its an active threat to OpenAI and Google
Mashable - 31 May 2025 13:02
The big AI news of the week included a DeepSeek R1 update, voice mode for Claude, and some AI-generated slop going viral.
Caffeine actually rewires your brain while you sleep
BGR - 31 May 2025 04:08
Caffeine doesn't just make it harder to fall asleep; it changes how the brain behaves during rest. New research shows that caffeine alters brain activity … The post Caffeine actually rewires your brain while you sleep ...
Gmail app now automatically generates AI summaries for your emails
BGR - 31 May 2025 03:11
Last summer, Google started rolling out Gemini in the Gmail side panel, giving users the ability to summarize email threads, see suggested responses, ask questions, … The post Gmail app now automatically generates AI s...
James Webb telescope spots weird changes on Jupiter's icy moon Europa
Live Science - 31 May 2025 02:23
The ice on the surface of Jupiter's massive moon Europa is constantly changing, hinting at the presence of a subsurface ocean, new James Webb telescope observations reveal.
Trump to withdraw Jared Isaacman's nomination as NASA chief
SPACE.com - 1 Jun 2025 01:55
The White House is pulling the nomination of Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator, saying that the next agency chief should be "in complete alignment" with President Trump's agenda.
Finding a Better Way to Distinguish Life from Non-Life
Universe Today - 1 Jun 2025 01:26
The search for life on other worlds needs a way to sift through the chemistry of their atmospheres. If another species observed Earth to search for life, they'd look for "smoking gun" chemistry in the atmosphere. That in...
Chris Hemsworth's Oddly Timed Thor Video Freaks Out 'Avengers: Doomsday' Fans
Gizmodo - 1 Jun 2025 01:15
After 15 years as the God of Thunder, is Hemsworth's time as Thor coming to an end?
'Deeply dangerous' assisted dying bill should be scrapped, says leading care consultant
Sky News - 1 Jun 2025 01:09
A leading British palliative care consultant has described the assisted dying bill as "not fit for purpose" and is urging MPs to stop the bill from progressing any further.
White House to withdraw Isaacman nomination to lead NASA
Space News - 1 Jun 2025 01:08
The White House is withdrawing the nomination of Jared Isaacman to be administrator of NASA, throwing an agency already reeling from proposed massive budget cuts into further disarray. The post White House to withdraw Is...
How to Watch Tonight's New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers Game 6 for Free
CNET - 1 Jun 2025 01:00
You can stream the big game for free on YouTube with a free VPN trial.
Meta will reportedly soon use AI for most product risk assessments instead of human reviewers
Engadget - 1 Jun 2025 00:54How to Play Fortnite on Mac with FnMacAssistant & Sideloadly
OS X Daily - 1 Jun 2025 00:34
Gamers everywhere are happy that Fortnite is back for iPhone and iPad users, but there’s no Mac client in sight (yet anyway). That doesn’t mean you can’t play Fortnite on the Mac though, because if you have an Appl...
SpaceX adds 27 Starlink satellites to constellation after successful launch from California (video)
SPACE.com - 1 Jun 2025 00:23
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off with 27 Starlink internet broadband satellites from southern California on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
The 'War Between Land and the Sea' Trailer Gives Earth a Battle the Doctor Can't Stop
Gizmodo - 1 Jun 2025 00:15
The Sea Devils return, and there's not a Time Lord that can save us, in the new 'Doctor Who' spinoff.