James Webb Telescope discovers closest galaxy to the Big Bang ever observed
Editor’s note: This article was updated on January 29, 2026. This article was originally published in May 2025 when related research was released as a preprint. The research is currently undergoing peer review and published in the Open Journal of Astrophysics. A quote from NASA’s statement has also been added. The James Webb Space Telescope […]
South Carolina measles outbreak is the largest since the U.S. eradicated measles
The ongoing measles outbreak in South Carolina has reached a staggering 789 cases, making it the largest outbreak since the United States eradicated measles in 2000. Texas currently holds the record, with 762 cases from January to August 2025, according to CNN. The outbreak claimed the lives of two school-age children in the state. No […]
Researchers discover 175,000 publicly available Ollama AI servers in 130 countries
A new joint study by SentinelOne SentinelLABS and Censys reveals that the deployment of open source artificial intelligence (AI) has created a vast “layer of unmanaged, publicly accessible AI computing infrastructure” spanning 175,000 unique Ollama hosts in 130 countries. The company says these systems span both cloud and residential networks around the world and operate […]
I made a marshmallow castle with Google’s new AI world generator
Google DeepMind opens up access to Project Genie, an AI tool for creating interactive game worlds from text prompts and images. Starting Thursday, Google AI Ultra subscribers in the US will be able to try out an experimental research prototype powered by a combination of Google’s latest global model Genie 3, image generation model Nano […]
NASA jet crashes in flames on Texas runway – removed from Artemis II mission
New footage shows a 50-year-old NASA research jet making an emergency “belly” landing as it skidded down a Texas runway, spewing a torrent of flames and smoke. The veteran aircraft was scheduled to play a small role in the upcoming Artemis II mission. However, that now seems unlikely as it sustained significant damage during the […]
5,000-year-old rock art depicts ancient Egypt’s ‘horrible’ conquest of Sinai, but pharaoh’s name has been erased from history
Archaeologists have discovered 5,000-year-old rock art in the Sinai desert depicting ancient Egypt’s brutal conquest of the region. The work “ghastly demonstrates how the Egyptians colonized the Sinai Peninsula and subjugated its population,” the archaeologists said in a statement. The scene depicts a man with his arms raised in triumph, and a man kneeling with […]
OpenAI’s Sora app is struggling after a great release
OpenAI’s video generation app Sora is currently struggling after rocketing to the top of the App Store in October. New data suggests that both app downloads and consumer spending are declining as the initial hype around AI video social networks fades. The iOS version, powered by OpenAI’s Sora 2 video generation model, surpassed 100,000 installs […]
Skeletal analysis confirms Stone Age teenager was attacked by a bear 28,000 years ago
Roughly 28,000 years ago, a teenage boy was carefully buried in a cave in what is now northern Italy, wearing an exquisite shell hat and holding a flint blade in his right hand. Archaeologists have now determined that his cause of death was a bear attack. “It probably lost consciousness during the event and never […]
Tesla’s energy storage business is growing faster than any other division within the company
Tesla’s energy storage business saved it from a disastrous earnings report. The company’s profits last year fell 45% compared to 2024, mainly due to lower sales of electric vehicles. Although investors had expected sales to decline, Tesla still beat Wall Street’s profit and revenue expectations thanks to its energy storage business. Tesla has installed a […]
Night sky in February 2026: What to see and what to see
The night sky in February offers many attractions for those who like stargazing. From moon phases to conjunctions and even planetary lineups, there’s so much to find if you know when and where to look. We’ve created a simple calendar of this month’s highlights so you can plan your stargazing sessions without missing out. We […]