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An accidental discovery at a planetarium opens a window into the universe's inner workings

An accidental discovery at a planetarium opens a window into the universe's inner workings

NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have unlocked one of the solar system's many secrets from an unexpected source: a planetarium show opening to the public on Monday.
Meta's nuclear deal signals AI's growing energy needs

Meta's nuclear deal signals AI's growing energy needs

Meta's deal to help revive an Illinois nuclear power plant was one way of signaling that the parent company of Facebook and Instagram is preparing for a future built with artificial intelligence.
Meta becomes the latest big tech company turning to nuclear power for AI needs

Meta becomes the latest big tech company turning to nuclear power for AI needs

WASHINGTON (AP) — Meta has cut a 20-year deal to secure nuclear power to help meet surging demand for artificial intelligence and other computing needs at Facebook’s parent company.
A long-running experiment finds a tiny particle is still acting weird

A long-running experiment finds a tiny particle is still acting weird

NEW YORK (AP) — Final results from a long-running U.S.-based experiment announced Tuesday show a tiny particle continues to act strangely -- but that's still good news for the laws of physics as we know them.
Yoshua Bengio launches new AI non-profit focused on safer systems

Yoshua Bengio launches new AI non-profit focused on safer systems

MONTREAL — Canadian AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio is launching a new non-profit focused on developing safer artificial intelligence systems.
Immersive tech reshapes music and film landscape with Bono, Metallica and 'Matrix' taking the leap

Immersive tech reshapes music and film landscape with Bono, Metallica and 'Matrix' taking the leap

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — With a mic in hand, Bono belts out “Vertigo,” close enough to reach out and touch, as if you’re sharing the stage with him at the Beacon Theatre in New York.
How to turn down the volume and protect wildlife in your yard and garden

How to turn down the volume and protect wildlife in your yard and garden

In the garden, the start of the growing season means the return of dirt under our fingernails, the scent of freshly spread mulch and the first blooming roses.

Over 1,800 people arrested in crack down on Asia-based scam operations

HONG KONG (AP) — More than 1,800 people have been arrested in a joint operation across Asia targeting scam networks, police in Hong Kong said on Tuesday.

A quake hits Turkey's coast. Dozens are injured and a teen dies after being taken to hospital

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A magnitude 5.8 earthquake shook a coastal town in Turkey on Tuesday, causing panic among residents, officials said.
Sicily's Mount Etna erupts with columns of smoke and ash

Sicily's Mount Etna erupts with columns of smoke and ash

MILAN (AP) — Sicily’s Mount Etna put on a fiery show Monday, sending a cloud of smoke and ash several kilometers (miles) into the air, but officials said the activity posed no danger to the population.