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 […]
AI has entered the therapy session — and it's recording you
More therapists are recording sessions with AI, leading to concerns over consent and data breaches. As generative artificial intelligence becomes embedded in people’s everyday lives, one emerging aspect of its use in mental health care is raising complicated questions about professional ethics and patient privacy. A number of companies, like Upheal, Blueprint, and Heidi Health, […]
Chinese EVs are spreading across the globe, but not in the U.S.
While the electric vehicle industry continues to innovate, the U.S. may not see the benefits. Chinese EV manufacturer XPENG hosted the global launch of its X9 2025 flagship electric car in early April, gathering media from around the world at Kai Tako Cruise Terminal in Hong Kong. With XPENG’s lineup of EVs parked by the […]
Instagram Teen Accounts still exposed to sexual content, investigation finds
The app's tighter controls are apparently not blocking explicit posts. Following years of criticism for its handling of the youth mental health crisis, Instagram has invested heavily in beefing up its teen safety features, including an entirely new way for underage users to post, communicate, and scroll on the app. But recent tests of these […]
It's now a federal crime to publish AI deepfake porn
Despite free speech concerns, President Trump signed the Take It Down Act into law. The Take It Down Act, a controversial bipartisan bill recently hailed by First Lady Melania Trump as a tool to build a safer internet, is officially law, as President Donald Trump took to the White House Rose Garden today to put […]
Caring for ourselves amid the Diddy trial and collective trauma exposure
The online coverage of the Diddy trial is inescapable. Therapist Kate Keisel of The Sanar Institute has suggestions for surviving the news cycle. In recent days, it has become nearly impossible to move through the world without being confronted by the latest high-profile case of interpersonal violence — the ongoing trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, […]
Want to shake up your life? Get on an e-bike.
For Bike Month, this Bay Area mom describes how two wheels changed her routine and perspective. “Go Mama, go Mama, go!” My two-year-old was cheering from the back of the bike as I huffed and puffed up a steep hill, his six-month-old brother strapped into a front seat and a backpack full of our gear […]