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Japanese company aborts Moon mission after assumed crash-landing
Japan's hopes of achieving its first soft touchdown on the Moon by a private company were dashed Friday when the mission was aborted after an assumed crash-landing, the startup said.
Renowned Mars expert says Trump-Musk axis risks dooming mission
Robert Zubrin quite literally wrote the book on why humanity should go to Mars -- so why has the renowned aerospace engineer soured on Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur leading the charge?
The promise and peril of a crewed Mars mission
A crewed mission to Mars would rank among the most complex and costly undertakings in human history -- and US President Donald Trump has vowed to make it a national priority.
In row with Trump, Musk says will end critical US spaceship program
SpaceX chief Elon Musk said Thursday he would begin "decommissioning" his company's Dragon spacecraft -- vital for ferrying NASA astronauts to and from the International Space Station -- after President Donald Trump threatened to terminate his government contracts.
Japanese startup attempts Moon landing
A Japanese startup will attempt a tricky lunar touchdown on Friday with an unmanned lander named Resilience, two years after its first try which crashed onto the Moon's surface.
Albania town where everything's coming up roses
In Permet, deep in the spectacular Vjosa Valley of southern Albania, roses rule supreme, whether used to make perfumes, flavoured water or the Turkish delights sought out by thousands of sweet-toothed tourists.
Fighter pilot takes next giant step for India's space plans
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla blasts off into space next week as the first Indian to join the International Space Station (ISS), bearing with him New Delhi's dreams of its own manned space flight.
Saudis use AI, drones and thousands of cameras to keep hajj pilgrims safe
Working day and night in front of maps, screens and seemingly endless data, Saudi officials have harnessed artificial intelligence to help manage the million-strong sea of pilgrims during the hajj.
Huge planet discovered orbiting tiny star puzzles scientists
Astronomers announced Wednesday they have discovered a massive planet orbiting a tiny star, a bizarre pairing that has stumped scientists.
US labor unions fight to contain AI disruption
As artificial intelligence threatens to upend entire sectors of the economy, American labor unions are scrambling to protect workers, demand corporate transparency, and rally political support—an uphill battle in a rapidly changing world.
Coral frozen in time throws lifeline for Great Barrier Reef
Rows of tanks filled with liquid nitrogen sit in temperature-controlled chambers at Sydney's Taronga zoo, cradling parts of the Great Barrier Reef's diverse and magnificent corals frozen in time.
Milky Way may not be destroyed in galactic smash-up after all
The Milky Way may not have a catastrophic collision with another huge galaxy as has been predicted, computer simulations revealed Monday, giving our home galaxy a coin-flip chance of avoiding destruction.
In a hotter future, what comes after coral reefs die?
The fate of coral reefs has been written with a degree of certainty rare in climate science: at 1.5 degrees Celsius of global warming, most are expected to die.
Experts point out how TV's Dr House often got it wrong
He's the maverick medic who loved to confound the medical establishment with his brilliant, unorthodox diagnoses.
Generative AI's most prominent skeptic doubles down
Two and a half years since ChatGPT rocked the world, scientist and writer Gary Marcus still remains generative artificial intelligence's great skeptic, playing a counter-narrative to Silicon Valley's AI true believers.
The hunt for mysterious 'Planet Nine' offers up a surprise
It's an evocative idea that has long bedevilled scientists: a huge and mysterious planet is lurking in the darkness at the edge of our solar system, evading all our efforts to spot it.
Meta AI bot used a billion times monthly: Mark Zuckerberg
Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg touted the tech firm's generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) assistant on Wednesday, telling shareholders it is used by a billion people each month across its platforms.
Starship megarocket blows up over Indian Ocean in latest bumpy test
SpaceX's prototype Starship exploded over the Indian Ocean on Tuesday, capping another bumpy test flight for the rocket central to billionaire Elon Musk's dream of colonizing Mars.
SpaceX launches Starship rocket on latest test flight
SpaceX's Starship megarocket, the linchpin of founder Elon Musk's ambitions to colonize Mars, blasted off on its latest test mission Tuesday after the vessel's last two outings ended in fiery explosions.
Webb telescope captures deep view of ancient galaxies
The James Webb space telescope's deepest view of a single target yet depicts spinning arcs of light that are galaxies from the universe's distant past, the European Space Agency said Tuesday.
SpaceX set for next Starship launch after fiery failures
SpaceX is set Tuesday for the next test flight of its Starship megarocket -- the linchpin of founder Elon Musk's Mars ambitions -- after the vessel's last two outings ended in fiery explosions.
How to Sell Your Small Business Without Costly Mistakes: Owner's Guide Released
IRAEmpire.com has released a new business selling guide for small-business owners in the US.
involve.me Unveils AI-Generated Text Feature for Funnel Personalization at Scale
VIENNA, AUSTRIA / ACCESS Newswire / May 26, 2025 / involve.me, a leading no-code platform for creating conversion-focused funnels, has announced the launch of its latest innovation: the AI-generated Text feature. This new addition empowers marketing & sales teams from SMBs to deliver real-time, personalized content within their funnels, increasing user engagement and conversion rates.
Brazil's truth-teller Mendonca Filho's double Cannes win
Brazilian director Kleber Mendonca Filho, whose thriller "The Secret Agent" won two prizes at the Cannes film festival Saturday, revels in getting under the skin of his homeland.
Doubt cast on claim of 'hints' of life on faraway planet
When astronomers announced last month they might have discovered the most promising hints of alien life yet on a distant planet, the rare good news raised hopes humanity could soon learn we are not alone in the universe.
Anthropic's Claude AI gets smarter -- and mischievious
Anthropic launched its latest Claude generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) models on Thursday, claiming to set new standards for reasoning but also building in safeguards against rogue behavior.
After two setbacks, SpaceX could try to launch massive Starship next week
SpaceX said Friday it will make another launch attempt next week of the massive Starship rocket -- key to CEO Elon Musk's long-term vision of colonizing Mars -- after two consecutive in-flight explosions earlier this year.
How AI-Powered Total Landed Cost Models are Revolutionizing Global Supply Chains
CUPERTINO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / May 23, 2025 / In an era defined by geopolitical volatility and increasing supply chain complexity, the ability to accurately calculate the true cost of goods is more critical than ever. Jerry Kun-Zhe Lee, a seasoned supply chain expert with a distinguished career spanning Apple, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Texas Instruments, Merck, Microsoft, and Yahoo, has long been at the forefront of this challenge. His foundational work at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), culminating in the publication of his "Total Landed Cost Model," laid the groundwork for strategic global sourcing.
MicroVision Retail Investor Day Town Hall Session Available For Replay
REDMOND, WA / ACCESS Newswire / May 23, 2025 / MicroVision, Inc. (NASDAQ:MVIS), a technology pioneer delivering advanced perception solutions in autonomy and mobility, today announced the Company's Retail Investor Day Town Hall Session is available for replay HERE. The Town Hall Session included questions from attendees and answers from management.
Pope's call to tame AI sets tone for Christian leaders
Pope Leo XIV singled out the challenges of artificial intelligence as he took office this month, underscoring religious leaders' hopes to influence a technology freighted with both vast hopes and apocalyptic fears.
Deminers comb Belgian countryside for remnants of Great War
Working with the utmost care, a Belgian deminer wiggled a century-old artillery shell from the soil and deposited it safely in a sandbox in the back of his truck.
GameSquare's Stream Hatchet Publishes Influencer Marketing Guide
Guide leverages Stream Hatchet's influencer analytic and management capabilities to help creators understand campaigns and tactics to reach live streaming audiencesThe report highlights opportunities to capitalize on the estimated $32.6 billion global market in 2025 for influencer marketingView the report: Expert Influencer Marketing Tips - Free Download