The FCC has delayed the lifesaving alert upgrade for months. Congressional leaders are begging the federal government to fulfill its promises to modernize the national wireless emergency alert system, as severe weather events plague communities. In a letter sent this week to Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr, California Representative Nanette Diaz Barragán called out […]
A galaxy from 11 billion years ago just reappeared in a shocking way
Hubble has spotted a quirk of nature. When NASA‘s Hubble Space Telescope snapped a picture of an elliptical galaxy, it caught something else in the frame: A bright, red arc of light wrapped around it. That glowing curve isn’t the sign of a broken telescope, but in fact another galaxy — about 19.5 …
Scientists just discovered a mysterious new world far beyond Pluto
This could rewrite the solar system's map. Just when you thought you knew all the worlds in the solar system, astronomers go and discover a new object that could rewrite the space map. This icy world, temporarily named 2017 OF201, could be a distant cousin of Pluto — and scientists mean “distant” quite …
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act would ban states from regulating AI
States couldn't enact consumer AI protections for 10 years, if the bill passes. Buried in the Republican budget bill is a proposal that will radically change how artificial intelligence develops in the U.S., according to both its supporters and critics. The provision would ban states from regulating AI for the next decade. Opponents say the […]
Explicit deepfakes are now a federal crime. Enforcing that may be a major problem.
A law that's both narrow and broad may prove too difficult to follow. On May 19, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump beamed to press and allies as they signed the administration’s first major piece of tech regulation, the bipartisan Take It Down Act. It was seen as a win for those who […]
Jupiter designed the solar system. Here's what the planet was like as a child.
New study investigates giant planet's early life. Jupiter, the largest planet orbiting the sun, used to be much bigger and stronger when the solar system was just beginning to take shape, a pair of astronomers say. Two scientists at Caltech and the University of Michigan suggest that early Jupiter was at least double …
Private spacecraft circling moon snaps photo with strange optical illusion
Here's why the new image may look funny. A Japanese commercial spacecraft has sent home another close-up image of the moon, its intended landing destination in a matter of days, but this picture can play tricks on the eyes. Tokyo company ispace released a fresh photo from its lunar lander Resilience as it orbits …
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan announces the launch of Rashid Rover 2 by US company in 2026: A milestone in space exploration
The announcement was made at a prestigious ceremony in Dubai, attended by senior UAE government officials, international space industry leaders, and media representatives.
Trump administration detonates expansion of rural broadband access
The president said it's “racist” to fund projects that bridge the digital divide. The Trump administration continues with its cost-slashing, anti-DEI agenda, and its coming for nationwide efforts to close the digital divide next. On May 8, President Donald Trump posted to Truth Social that he was directing the end of the Biden-Harris era Digital […]
Social media use may cause depression among young people, new study finds
The study's author explains what parents can glean from the data. For years, research on social media and youth mental health has tried to answer a perplexing question: Does use lead to worsened well-being or do young people who are struggling disproportionately spend their time on social media? Some studies have indicated that both scenarios […]