Recent science and technology developments highlight challenges in AI deployment, regulatory hurdles, and ecological research.
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NASA is once again seeking innovative proposals from private and public sectors to service and rescue the aging Hubble Space Telescope from orbital decay.
Researchers have discovered that migratory seabirds experience a form of jet lag when flying rapidly across vast ocean expanses.
Federal regulators are finding that withdrawing approval for pharmaceutical drugs is a complex and lengthy legal process.
Parasitic flesh-eating screwworms have expanded their geographic range to a third state, raising concerns as they begin attacking domestic pets.
A supersonic airliner startup has pivoted its business model toward powering energy-hungry AI data centers, casting doubt on the future of commercial supersonic flight.
Dartmouth provost lost his job after his own unauthorized use of artificial intelligence tools came to light, following warnings he issued regarding AI cheating.
Security researchers revealed that an Anthropic VS code extension was compromised with a backdoor for nearly 12 hours.
Experts warn that hikers increasingly relying on AI chatbots for backcountry route planning are facing dangerous and potentially deadly consequences due to inaccurate guidance.
New York's recent data center moratorium provides policymakers with a case study on managing the intense energy and infrastructure demands of digital expansion.