The “Kraken” octopus, which lived during the age of dinosaurs, was a 62-foot-long apex predator of the ocean.
This discovery dates the oldest known octopus to about 5 million years ago. (Image provided by Yohei Utsugi: Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Hokkaido University) Scientists have identified a giant finned “Kraken” octopus that may have grown up to 62 feet (19 meters) long. The giant creature roamed the oceans during the Cretaceous period […]
Artemis II heat shield accelerates intense atmospheric reentry, reveals ghostly underwater photos
Artemis II made a successful test reentry despite some concerns that the Orion spacecraft’s heat shield would not be able to withstand it, a ghostly photo of the spacecraft’s underside taken shortly after splashdown revealed. NASA’s preliminary post-splashdown investigation showed that charring losses in Orion’s heat shield were minimal, the ceramic tiles were not cracked, […]
Scientists invent artificial neurons that ‘talk’ to real brain cells, paving the way for better brain implants
Engineers are printing tiny artificial neurons that can “talk” to mouse brain cells, a development that could pave the way for innovations in computing and medicine. The study, published April 15 in the journal Nature Nanotechnology, adds to a growing field aimed at building computers that mimic the inner workings of the brain. The hope […]
‘What are the odds?’: Super bright comet and exploding fireball meteor form near-perfect X over European castle
Dramatic photos show the highly unlikely moment a fiery fireball meteor photobombed a candidate for the ‘Great Comet of 2026’, shining in the night sky above a 500-year-old European castle. Photographers Petr Horarek and Josef Kujar captured this moment of cosmic serendipity at around 4:15 a.m. local time on April 18, high above the ruins […]
Introducing AGI CPU. It’s a specialized processor that engineers believe will power the next wave of AI.
Chip designer Arm has entered the artificial intelligence (AI) hardware space with its first in-house processor designed to power AI agents. Unlike traditional chatbots, these are much smarter systems that can take proactive actions to achieve goals with little human input or oversight. By focusing specifically on enhancing AI agents, Arm’s chips have the potential […]
Archaeologists discover part of ‘Iliad’ in Egyptian mummy’s abdomen
Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered a Roman-era mummy with a copy of Homer’s epic poem “Iliad” in its abdomen. It’s a unique find, which archaeologists call “unusual.” Written in Greek on papyrus, this document records part of the second volume of the Iliad, which details the legendary Trojan War. A statement from the University of […]
Artemis moon landing could face significant delays while NASA waits for next-generation spacesuit
NASA’s next-generation spacesuit is not yet ready and delays could delay the Artemis moon landing by more than three years, the audit report claims. Due to design and testing delays in line with recent historical averages, demonstrations of the Artemis spacesuit provided by private contractor Axiom Space will not occur until 2031, according to a […]
‘Tipping point in history’: Gene therapy improves hearing in 90% of patients with congenital hearing loss in largest trial of its kind
In the largest and longest trial of its kind, 90% of people who received an experimental gene therapy for congenital hearing loss showed significant improvement in their hearing over the next few years. The trial involved 42 participants and was conducted at eight centers in China, primarily children, but also three adults, two of whom […]
NASA’s Curiosity spacecraft discovers a surprising number of giant ‘dragon scales’ scattered on Mars
New photos show that parts of Mars are covered in a surprising number of features that look like chunks of fossilized giant reptile scales. But don’t worry. This strange structure was not created by giant aliens. Rather, it may have something to do with ancient water. NASA’s Curiosity spacecraft snapped a photo of a strange […]
Powered by advanced AI, our table tennis robot rivals the pros – see it in action
— Netbounce The world of table tennis could change dramatically after Sony’s AI division unveiled Ace, an autonomous robot that can compete with professional table tennis players. Using a combination of high-speed cameras and unique state-of-the-art hardware, Ace earned a solid 16 points, or “Ace,” after serving multiple elite players. Sony AI officials said in […]