2025-03-30

Why Adding a Full Hard Drive Can Make a Computer More Powerful

Ten years ago, researchers proved that adding full memory can theoretically aid computation. They’re just now beginning to understand the implications. [...]

2025-03-29

The Partial solar eclipse will be visible at sunrise today: Here's how to watch it

Today's the day: A solar eclipse will darken the skies in the northeastern US and Canada in the early hours of Saturday. Unlike the “Great American Eclipse” of 2024, however, this will not be [...]

2025-03-29

US Cities Seeking to Ban Natural Gas in New Buildings Just Got a Big Win in Court

After a string of discouraging rulings for other cities, a court upheld NYC’s efforts to decarbonize its buildings. [...]

2025-03-28

Scientists are storing light we cannot see in formats meant for human eyes

New Spectral JPEG XL compression reduces file sizes, making spectral imaging more practical. [...]

2025-03-28

Gemini hackers can deliver more potent attacks with a helping hand from… Gemini

Hacking LLMs has always been more art than science. A new attack on Gemini could change that. [...]

2025-03-28

Solar Eclipse for Saturday Sunrise Will Bring 'Pac-Man Sun': How to Watch

A partial solar eclipse on March 29 will be visible from parts of North America. Here's how to safely view the cosmic event, even if you can't be there in person. [...]

2025-03-28

Trump annoyed the Smithsonian isn’t promoting discredited racial ideas

New executive order slams museum for recognizing "race is not a biological reality." [...]

2025-03-28

Sperm Stem Cells Were Used for the First Time in an Attempt to Restore Fertility

In an advance for treating male infertility, researchers transplanted a patient with his own sperm-forming stem cells that were collected from testicular tissue when he was a child. [...]

2025-03-28

Saturn's Pulling a Stunt This Weekend That Hasn't Happened Since 2009: How to Watch

As Saturn and Earth line up, Saturn's iconic rings will appear to vanish. [...]