January 13, 2026
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U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Are Rising for the First Time in Two Years—They Could Climb Far Higher
The skyrocketing electricity demands of AI data centers—and a cold snap—are driving up…
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Artemis 2 mission update: Rollout imminent as NASA prepares first crewed Artemis mission to the moon
NASA is on track to send humans around the moon as early as Feb. 6 as it makes final preparations for the imminent rollout of its Artemis 2 mega moon rocket.
The Artemis Program aims to send humans back to the moon for the first time in more…
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Neo humanoid maker 1X releases world model to help bots learn what they see
1X, the robotics company behind the Neo humanoid robot, has unveiled a new AI model that it says understands the dynamics of the real world and can help bots learn new information on their own.
This physics-based model, called 1X World Model,…
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Dark matter may have begun much hotter than scientists thought
Research challenges decades-old theory and sheds light on the early beginnings of the Universe.
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Mothering in a time of crisis and anxiety is a society-wide job, new research shows
Raising a child is never easy. But crises like climate change, social unrest, financial collapse and pandemics are adding pressures on new and expectant mothers to serve as sources of comfort for society as a whole, according to a new Concordia…
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Sailboat measurements improve estimates of ocean CO₂ uptake
During training cruises and regattas, sailors collect valuable data for climate research at sea. A study appearing in Science Advances showed that this data can help improve estimates of the marine carbon sink.
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These Alien-Looking Fossils May Explain the Origins of Complex Life
Exceptionally preserved fossils from the Ediacaran period challenge what scientists thought was possible in sandstone. In the fossil record, creatures without hard shells or skeletons, such as jellyfish, are rarely preserved for long periods of…
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The AI explosion isn’t just hurting the prices of computers and consoles – it’s coming for TVs and audio tech too
- The AI-driven memory shortage doesn’t just affect PCs
- More capacity is coming, but not before 2027
- Low-margin budget products are likely to be hit hardest
What do the best DACs, the best Hi-Res Audio players, the best TVs, and the best soundbars…
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This stunning Orion Nebula photo will make you want to grab a telescope this week
Astrophotographer Joel Martin captured a gorgeous view of the Orion Nebula (M42) shining 1,500 light-years from Earth, revealing spectacular detail in the stellar nursery as it hung in the winter skies over the seaside village of Del Mar in…
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Female athlete health, well-being focus of updated report
When active and athletic girls and women don’t eat enough food to meet their body’s energy needs, it can disrupt key systems in the body and lead to irregular or absent menstrual cycles and impaired bone health, including osteoporosis and bone…
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