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Get Ready for a Lunar Eclipse That Will Be Visible All Over North America
The eclipse is technically a partial lunar eclipse, but at 93% coverage, it’s close enough.
A Lucky Few Will See a Rare Sight During the Upcoming Solar Eclipse
The only thing cooler than an eclipse or a sunset? When both happen at once.
There’s a Free Government Tool That Tracks Dangerous Heat Conditions. Here’s How to Use It
The risks of heat are only growing thanks to lasting heat waves, extreme nighttime temperatures and unusual humidity, like the current "corn sweat" in the Midwest.
An Abandoned SpaceX Rocket Crashed Into the Moon. Here’s What Happened
The rocket drifted in space for over a year before finally plummeting to the moon’s surface.
CLIMATE NEWS
Living Underwater in 2026: New Ocean Habitat Just Dropped
Take a closer look at Deep's subsea habitat Vanguard, the first new subsea habitat for humans designed, built and deployed in the US in decades.
Peacock Premium to Join YouTube Premium, Recover Your Google Account With a Video and Dangerous Wildfire Predictions | Tech Today
Wes Ott covers today’s biggest tech stories, including Youtube and NBCUniversal’s major deal. Plus, Google adds selfie videos as a new recovery method, and wildfires on prediction markets.
Don’t Turn Your AC Down Yet. Dangerous Heat Risks Are Still Threatening Parts of the US
While you may see relief from high heat indices, another problem could keep you from your outdoor plans.
Ice, Ice, Maybe? Scientists Are Trying to Regrow Ice in the Arctic With Simple Tech
Arctic sea ice is disappearing at a worrisome rate. What if there were a way to slow that down?
As Microsoft Took the Stage, AI Data Center Protesters Took to the Street
With colorful signage depicting corporate greed and pollution, AI data center protesters staked out Microsoft's annual Build conference.
ALL THINGS SPACE
SpaceX’s Future Plans Hinge Heavily on Starlink and Grok
Elon Musk's rocket, internet and AI company gave investors its first update since its June IPO.
The Best Meteor Shower of Summer Is About to Hit Its Peak. Here’s How to Watch
The meteor shower starts in mid-July, but its magnificent peak is in mid-August.
After Discovering 6,000 Exoplanets, Researchers May Have Found the First Exomoon
The moon is about the size of Jupiter, and it orbits a brown dwarf instead of a regular planet.
NASA’s Psyche Spacecraft Sent Back Some Awesome Photos of Mars
NASA researchers also tested out the Psyche spacecraft’s other instruments to make sure they were working.
Astronomers Found the First Atmosphere on a Planet in Another Star’s Habitable Zone
Science has discovered around 6,000 planets, and this is the first one, other than Earth, that is rocky and has an atmosphere.
BIOLOGY NEWS
Considering Gifting a DNA Test for Father’s Day? This Experts Says to Think Twice
While genetic testing promises answers and connection, those findings can upend long-held beliefs about your identity and family.
AI Chatbots Are Making People All Think the Same, Study Says
A new paper argues that humans are losing varied ways of thinking due to the use of chatbots, and that's concerning.
Scientists Are Using AI to Help Identify Dinosaur Footprints
The Dinotracker app was trained on eight major characteristics of dinosaur footprints to quickly determine the species.
Apple’s AI Health Plus Service Could Get Interesting. Get Your Data Ready
Apple Health Plus is reported to be a new subscription service this year that uses AI for personalized health advice. CNET's Bridget Carey begins a quest to get a better picture of her health, just as ChatGPT and Claude also offer to connect with Apple Health apps.
Scientists Develop an Octopus-Like ‘Soft Robot’ That Can Change Color
Meet Octoid, the squishy robot that changes from blue to green to red.
