Musk's SpaceX bonus comes with unique condition: Colonize Mars
SpaceX's blockbuster IPO filing included some out-of-this-world details, including a provision that founder Elon Musk's massive bonus only kicks in if one million humans settle on Mars.
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El Niño could curb Atlantic hurricanes in 2026, with eight to 14 storms forecast
US forecasters on Thursday predicted the Atlantic hurricane season is likely to be "below normal" in 2026, but cautioned that "it only takes one."
Wildlife is watching us, too—and changing behavior in response
A new large-scale study led by a research team from the Yale Center for Biodiversity and Global Change has found that wildlife responds not only to how humans reshape their habitats, but also to the simple presence of humans—and sometimes in surprising ways.
Quantum supremacy just ran into an unexpected rival: An ordinary laptop armed with new math
Using a conventional computer and cutting-edge mathematical tools and code, physicists at the Center for Computational Quantum Physics (CCQ) at the Simons Foundation's Flatiron Institute and collaborators at Boston University have cracked a daunting quantum physics problem
Astronomers de-fog exoplanet atmospheres with new cloud-detecting method
Sand clouds form every morning but clear up by nightfall on WASP-94A b, a well-studied gas giant in a constellation located nearly 700 light years away from Earth. Using data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), research published in the journal Science is among the
What are misfluencers and what can be done about false information online?
Misleading information online is often treated as a technical glitch, something that better algorithms or stricter moderation can fix. But research points to a more complex reality. That is, the rise of "misfluencers," individuals who shape how information is interpreted,
When One Dead Whale Becomes a Decades-Long Buffet
An ocean floor feast that’s bottomless The post When One Dead Whale Becomes a Decades-Long Buffet appeared first on Nautilus .
Spotify-Universal Deal Suggests Labels Think AI Music’s Future Is Letting You Play With Their Catalog
Universal Music Group and Spotify are teaming up to create an AI service that will let fans create "covers and remixes of their favorite songs"
U.S. bears brunt of Israel’s missile defense, Pentagon assessments show
Amid hostilities with Iran, the American military expended far more advanced interceptors to protect Israel than Israeli forces did, according to Defense Department data.
What Number Was Stephen Colbert Thinking Of?
One of the questions on The Colbert Questionert that Stephen Colbert would administer to his celebrity guests was “What number am I thinking of?” As you can see from this compilation, his answer was often, but not always, “no”. A few of the guests said “42” but none ever said
Billy Eichner on Wanting His ‘Real Voice’ to Be Heard in ‘Extremely Personal’ Audio-Only Memoir and ‘People Begging’ Him to Bring Back ‘Billy on the Street’
Billy Eichner knows he has a reputation for being loud, brash and in-your-face. When you find fame yelling questions at strangers on New York City streets as he did as the host of “Billy on the Street,” it’s bound to happen. And that is why his new memoir, “Billy on Billy,” was
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Devs Explain The Difference Between A Remake Vs. A Remaster: ‘You Go Back Into The Guts, And You Start To Rebuild’
Ubisoft wants to make it clear that Resynced is much more than a remaster of the 2013 original
Will Smith, Christina Aguilera, the Roots and More to Perform at Philadelphia’s ‘Unity Concert for America’ on July 4
America’s 250 th anniversary this summer may be a bittersweet celebration, but Christina Aguilera, Will Smith, DJ Jazzy Jeff, the Roots, Jill Scott, Seal, State Property, Kathy Sledge, Infinity Song and more special guests will celebrate it and Philadelphia’s legacy as the
The Emmys Needed to Do Something About Talk and Scripted Variety, Even If the Result Was Something Just as Clunky
First off, kudos to the Television Academy for finally doing something about the paltry talk and scripted variety categories. The return of a combined outstanding variety series category was necessary, given the decline in submissions as networks and streamers scale back on
New tools may help diagnose Parkinson’s earlier than ever
From special pens to earwax evaluations, a plethora of emerging diagnostics could one day be a major boon for people with the debilitating disease.
Christina Aguilera, Will Smith, the Roots to Mark America’s 250th Anniversary in Philly
The event, One Philly: Unity Concert for America, will take place on July 4 and is free and open to the public
New details revealed in SpaceX IPO that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
SpaceX’s IPO filing has revealed details into Elon Musk’s tight grip on his business empire, its multi-billion-dollar losses and the stock market debut that could crown him the world’s first trillionaire.
Germany indicts suspects in Iran-linked plot to target Jewish leaders
One suspect is accused of working for Iran's Revolutionary Guards intelligence service and gathering information on leading German Jewish figures
Fox News's Brit Hume: Trump endorsement puts Texas Senate seat 'in some danger'
Fox News commentator Brit Hume warned on Wednesday that President Trump’s decision to back a Republican challenger in Sen. John Cornyn’s (R-Texas) reelection race could weaken the GOP’s grasp on this Senate seat. Hume called the reasoning behind Trump’s endorsement of Texas
Cell movement in the embryo: Zebrafish study shows that without keratin, nothing moves
Hair, nails, and horns, all made up of keratin, are some of the hardest and most resilient structures in animals. Inside zebrafish cells, keratin plays a distinct role, giving them the strength they need to move together as a coherent tissue while modulating the driving forces
AI can design cities, but can it understand what matters to people? 10 ways to keep humans in control
Generative AI (GenAI) is a type of artificial intelligence that creates new content—like text, images, or ideas—by learning patterns from existing data. GenAI, particularly through large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek, is rapidly becoming part of everyday
Black holes may avoid singularities when charge and Hawking radiation combine, theoretical physicist argues
Black holes are regions in space where gravity is so strong that nothing, even light, can escape. Einstein's theory of general relativity breaks down inside black holes, either by the presence of a so-called "curvature singularity" or "Cauchy horizon."
Destiny 2 is officially over: 'Live service content updates' end in June as Bungie moves on to new projects
Bungie says it will ensure that Destiny 2 remains playable, but its focus is now elsewhere.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Isn’t An RPG, But The Series Isn’t Moving Away From RPG Sequels Any Time Soon
The leads behind the upcoming remake made it clear that the franchise isn't done with skill trees and loot
20 years ago, The Book of Nine Swords revolutionized D&D combat
The 2006 book drew on anime, video games, and martial arts movies to level the playing field between martial characters and spellcasters.
GOP calls off votes after contentious meeting on ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche spent more than an hour sparring with Republican senators behind closed doors.
NOAA predicts quieter Atlantic hurricane season for 2026—but the Pacific is another story
This year’s expected El Niño could hamper hurricanes in the Atlantic but boost them in the central and eastern Pacific
Sonos’s pint-sized Roam 2 speaker is 25 percent off for Memorial Day
If your summer plans involve spending any time outdoors, whether on the trail or at a pool party, a good portable Bluetooth speaker can go a long way. The latest Sonos Roam is built precisely for those moments, and right now, it’s on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart for
Turkish court annuls leadership of main opposition CHP party, sparking turmoil
The case concerns allegations of vote buying at the CHP congress in November 2023, with prosecutors alleging that Özgür Özel secured his election as party leader with promises of jobs and other kickbacks.
Newsom signs order aimed at tackling AI job displacement
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed an executive order Thursday aimed at addressing potential job losses from AI, as workers face an uncertain future with a technology that industry leaders themselves warn could have significant impacts on the labor market. The order
Arrington wants House to advance a budget blueprint in June
It's an ambitious timeline for Republicans, who still haven't passed their current reconciliation measure.
