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SpaceX IPO: Everything you need to know

SpaceX has captured the attention of media, investors, and the public for years now — interest propelled by the company’s reusable rocket launches, the rise of its Starlink satellite network, and of course, for its founder and CEO Elon Musk….

A White Supremacist Youth Group Helped Orchestrate the Belfast Riots

Within an hour after a horrific knife attack took place in Belfast on Monday night, far-right UK activist Tommy Robinson had shared a video of the incident on X, a post that racked up six million views. Within hours Elon…

How to sparkle in conversation with strangers

Talking to strangers can feel daunting, but research shows it has real benefits Paul Carter / Alamy Guaranteed compassion, encouragement and validation? A soothing voice available to massage your ego whenever you feel unsure of yourself? If you could find…

Goblin shark filmed in its native habitat for the first time

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Scientists found the strength training sweet spot for a longer life

A long-running study suggests that 90 to 120 minutes of strength (resistance) training each week may be the ideal range for reducing the risk of death. The research, published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, followed participants for…

Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Fight Government Censorship

But they didn’t miss the chance to argue over who’s censoring who. Consolidated News Photos/Shutterstock Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) have introduced a bipartisan bill that they said will “hold the government accountable for censorship and…

Amazon’s Echo Hub gets a customizable new look and Ring’s AI features

Amazon’s rolling out a free software update for Echo Hub devices that gives the home screen a much-needed update to the interface it launched with in 2024. It had already added Alex Plus AI support, but the new interface has…

Theker just raised $85M to build the factory robot that doesn’t specialize in anything

Humanoids aren’t quite ready to replace factory workers, but the industry can’t wait. Faced with labor shortages, manufacturers have shown growing interest in startups that promise faster automation without the usual tradeoffs. That’s the bet behind Theker, an AI robotics…

Apple’s Camera Chief Thinks AI Can Give You Superpowers

What even is a photograph these days? As tech giants pack generative AI capabilities into our phones and their camera software, the line between what is a real image and what isn’t continues to blur. Phones from Google and Samsung,…

Global map reveals the vast scale of underground fungal networks

Plants and fungi are interacting beneath our feet Andrea Obzerova/Alamy Just under Earth’s surface, 110 quadrillion kilometres of carbon-rich fungi intersect with plant roots. This vast network has been laid bare in the first global digital map of our planet’s…