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Perseverance rover snaps selfie in western frontier of Mars

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover recently took a self-portrait against a sweeping backdrop of ancient Martian terrain at a location the science team calls Lac de Charmes. Assembled from 61 individual images, the selfie shows Perseverance training its mast on a rocky outcrop on

iOS 27 might add a lot more customization to the Camera app

Apple's next iOS update could include something phone photographers have been waiting for: a lot more control over the Camera app. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the Camera app will be "fully customizable" in iOS 27 and users will be able to "pick their own set of

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Cannes Film Festival Red Carpet Photos

The Cannes Film Festival got off the ground in the French Riviera resort town on Tuesday, bringing the traditional mix of stars and international auteurs to the Croisette. This year will see fewer big American movies, but stars including Scarlett Johansson, Rami Malek, Javier

Human childbirth is not uniquely difficult among mammals

Human childbirth is commonly viewed as uniquely difficult and dangerous. The reason: The combination of bipedalism and large brains creates a tight fit between the baby and the birth canal. Research at the University of Vienna has now shown that many other mammals—from domestic

Trump, Xi to huddle in China as AI race heats up

President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will have the rare chance this week to directly discuss artificial intelligence as both countries race to dominate the field while managing the risks of advanced models. The talks come at a pivotal time for the Trump

Trump changes story on reflecting pool contractor

President Trump said Tuesday he does not know the contractor that is renovating the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, after previously saying he spoke to a man he knew about it. Restoration of the basin has drawn criticism for the cost of the no-bid contract and the president's

Video: Gels for cosmetics made from natural plant oils

Many creams and serums contain artificial ingredients that are harmful to the environment. Natural plant oils would be more sustainable but are difficult to process. ETH researcher Svitlana Mykolenko has developed a way of turning plant oils into stable gels without synthetic

Producer Jack Douglas (Aerosmith, John Lennon) Dead At 80

Jack Douglas, a producer and engineer who helped craft more than his share of classic albums, passed away on Monday, as Variety reports . No cause of death has been reported. Douglas was 80. The post Producer Jack Douglas (Aerosmith, John Lennon) Dead At 80 appeared first on

Caroline Rose – “Yip Yip Yow”

We named Caroline Rose an Artist To Watch way back in 2018, but their new single out today dates back even farther. Rose wrote the rowdy, poppy, psychobilly-infused “Yip Yip Yow” a decade ago and has been performing it in concert for years. Today they’ve finally put out a

Live results: West Virginia Senate primaries

Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito is running in a Tuesday primary to hold on to her seat representing West Virginia this fall. She faces a handful of primary challengers. Democrats also boast a crowded primary field, with several candidates vying for the party's nomination.

Live results: West Virginia House primaries

West Virginians are heading to the polls Tuesday to vote in the state's House primary elections. Both incumbents: Republican Reps. Carol Miller of the 1st Congressional District and Riley Moore of the 2nd Congressional District are seeking reelection. Polls close at 7:30 p.m.

Live results: Nebraska governor primary elections

Voters in Nebraska are heading to the polls Tuesday for the gubernatorial primary election. Gov. Jim Pillen (R) is running to defend his seat in the GOP primary, while Democratic frontrunner Lynne Walz, a former state senator, is seeking her party's nod in her own contest.

Live results: Nebraska Senate primary elections

Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts is competing in a Tuesday primary to hold on to his party's nomination representing Nebraska in the Senate. Ricketts is backed by President Trump and is likely to keep his party's backing. Across the aisle, Democrats Cindy Burbank and William

Live results: Nebraska House primary elections

Republican Rep. Don Bacon's retirement from Congress has opened a key pickup opportunity for Democrats in Nebraska this fall. On Tuesday, voters will weigh in on who they would like to see on the ticket to represent the 2nd Congressional District and the state's other two

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Sets Disney+ Release Date

Fan will have another chance to see the return of Jake Sully and his family when “Avatar: Fire and Ash” arrives on Disney+ on June 24. This time, the Sully clan is at war with a fiery enemy Na’vi tribe on Pandora. The third film in James Cameron’s “Avatar” series stars Sam