TechCrunch Mobility: Elon Musk’s threat worked
Welcome to TechCrunch Mobility, the hub for the future of transportation. To receive this in your inbox, sign up for free here. Just click on TechCrunch Mobility. Did you hear that? Elon Musk received a $1 trillion compensation package. Of course I did. Because articles about this highly anticipated vote are being reported everywhere, including […]
Ram-shaped teapot from ancient Canaanite cult discovered near ancient city of Armageddon
Archaeologists excavating near the ancient Israeli city of Armageddon have unearthed a 3,300-year-old Canaanite “tea set,” a temple the size of a dollhouse, and one of the world’s oldest known wine presses. The tea set includes a ram-shaped teapot and several small bowls that were buried together in the Late Bronze Age. The ram’s head, […]
Newly discovered antibiotic has shown to be ‘100 times more powerful’ than its predecessor against drug-resistant bacteria
Scientists have reported the first discovery of a promising new class of antibiotics. This discovery was unexpected because they were not aiming to discover new drugs. This new antibiotic compound has shown promising activity against drug-resistant infections such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Enterococcus faecium, which are notorious for causing resistant infections in hospitalized […]
Introducing NASA’s X-59: The ultra-quiet supersonic jet that made history with its first test flight
NASA and Lockheed Martin’s experimental aircraft, the X-59, takes to the skies for the first time, making history as the first supersonic aircraft designed to emit a soft thud rather than a thunderous sonic boom. The X-59’s flight marks a major step toward commercial supersonic travel, which has been banned in the United States since […]
Unprecedented radio observations of the Milky Way took more than 40,000 hours to build — Space Photo of the Week
simple facts What is it: Southern hemisphere view of the Milky Way galaxy Where is it: around us Share date: October 29, 2025 Because we are located within the Milky Way galaxy, we cannot see or image the entire Milky Way galaxy. Only a portion of the galaxy can be observed from Earth, but when […]
Can animals without brains think? |Live Science
Creatures such as starfish, jellyfish, sea urchins, and sea anemones do not have brains, but they can capture prey, sense danger, and react to their surroundings. Does this mean that animals without brains can think? “No brain doesn’t necessarily mean no neurons,” Simon Sprecher, a neurobiology professor at the University of Friborg in Switzerland, told […]
Is Wall Street losing faith in AI?
A tough week for tech stocks may reflect a lack of investor confidence in artificial intelligence. The Nasdaq Composite Index fell 3%, the Wall Street Journal reported, its worst week since President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariff plans in April. Tech companies that have otherwise performed well this year have been hit the hardest, with […]
‘Breaking Bad’ creator’s new show ‘Pluribus’ emphasizes that it was ‘created by humans’, not AI
If you’ve watched the new Apple TV show “Pluribus” all the way through, you may have noticed an unusual disclaimer in the credits: “This show was created by humans.” That succinct message, placed just below a note that says “Animal catchers were on set to ensure the animals’ safety,” could serve as a model for […]
Some people love AI, and some people hate AI. Here’s why:
From ChatGPT to compose emails to AI systems that recommend TV shows and even help diagnose diseases, the presence of machine intelligence in everyday life is no longer science fiction. Despite the promise of speed, accuracy, and optimization, there is still some discomfort. Some people like to use AI tools. Some people may feel anxious, […]
OpenAI asks Trump administration to expand Chip Act tax credits for data centers
A recent letter from OpenAI provides further details about how the company hopes the federal government can support its ambitious plans to build data centers. The letter, from Chris Lehane, chief global affairs officer at OpenAI, to Michael Kratsios, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, argues that the government should […]