You might have heard that AI is going to take over the job market. But hold on, one economist says we shouldn’t be too worried just yet. Daron Acemoglu thinks only about 5% of jobs will be replaced or heavily helped by AI in the next decade. So, is all this AI hype getting out of hand? Right now, A
Imagine if dinosaurs roamed the Earth again. That's what Ben Lamm, co-founder of Colossal, is thinking about. He's teaming up with My Octopus Teacher director James Reed to make a documentary on de-extinction technology. But is it a good idea? In Yellowstone National Park, wolves were reintroduced
Voyager 2, a space explorer that has been on an incredible journey for over four decades, recently said goodbye to one of its most loyal companions - the Plasma Science Experiments (PLS) instrument. This tiny tool, designed by MIT experts, had been beeping away since 1977, sending back vital informa
mPower Technology, a New Mexico-based startup, has secured a major space deal with Airbus Netherlands B.V. to provide solar power modules for over 200 satellites. The value of the contract remains undisclosed, but it's clear that this partnership will have a significant impact on the future of space
Ever thought about what's really in your makeup and skincare products? It turns out that microplastics might be hiding there, especially in leave-on items like moisturizers and lipsticks. You won't find these tiny plastics in rinse-off products like face scrubs anymore, as many countries have banned
The vice presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, and Mike Pence against Mark Warner, offered a unique perspective on the 2024 presidential election. Vance's strategy to improve his image by attacking Trump and praising Walz raised questions about its effectiveness in improving his pe
As the storm clouds of controversy swirl around it, one thing is clear: SpaceX's Starlink internet service is bringing light to areas ravaged by Hurricane Helene. The Biden administration has deployed dozens of ground-based units to support recovery efforts, while private citizens and organizations
The sky isn't just blue anymore; it now holds the potential for a new era of space exploration. The United Launch Alliance (ULA) has launched its massive Vulcan Centaur rocket, standing tall at 200 feet. This is no ordinary flight; it marks a significant step towards certification and possibly putti
Have you noticed that your favorite fruits and veggies have been costing more lately? Well, there’s a good reason for it. The US Maritime Alliance (USMA) and the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) are at odds, leading to a dockworkers' strike. About 45,000 dockworkers are involved, deman
The world's economy is holding its breath as a strike by nearly 50,000 dock workers on the East and Gulf Coasts threatens to disrupt global trade. At the helm of this labor dispute is Harold Daggett, a 78-year-old union boss with a reputation for being tough but fair. Daggett has been leading the I
