2025-01-04

Microsoft is spending $80 billion on data centers this year

Microsoft has published a lengthy piece talking about its vision for artificial intelligence development over the next four years, under the incoming Trump administration. In the piece, the company ha [...]

2025-01-04

Watch the Full Wolf Moon Gobble Up Mars on Jan. 13

January's full Wolf Moon will make Mars disappear, but it's only temporary. Watch for the red planet's vanishing act from the contiguous US this month. [...]

2025-01-04

Elon Musk Calls Out NASA’s Moon Ambitions: ‘We’re Going Straight to Mars’

NASA has plans to return humans to the moon with the Artemis mission—but Elon Musk’s preference for Mars could have influence in the Trump administration. [...]

2025-01-03

One less thing to worry about in 2025: Yellowstone probably won’t go boom

There's not enough melted material near the surface to trigger a massive eruption. [...]

2025-01-03

Fast radio bursts originate near the surface of stars

Single burst shows neutron-star-like features, a source close to the star. [...]

2025-01-03

Quadrantids Meteor Shower Is Continuing: How to Watch It

Start off the new year by watching a skyful of shooting stars. [...]

2025-01-03

Polar Vortex Wintry Blast Will Chill Much of US. Here's What You Should Know

The first big Arctic outbreak of 2025 is expected to bring cold temperatures as well as ice and heavy snow to states into next week. [...]

2025-01-02

How to Watch the Spectacular Quadrantids Meteor Shower Tonight

The first meteor shower of the year peaks on the night of January 2–3. Here’s everything you need to know to watch it and the many other showers that will appear in 2025. [...]

2025-01-02

Transforming the Moon Into Humanity’s First Space Hub

The small step back to Earth’s satellite will provide a giant leap for exploring our solar system. [...]