Are We There Yet? Startup Wants to Launch an 80,000-Year Mission to Alpha Centauri
AI data centers in space apparently weren’t enough, so the company decided to give interstellar travel a try.
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NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Telescope Is About to Tell Us a Lot More About the Universe
The new space telescope will work in tandem with the Hubble Space Telescope to uncover more secrets of the universe.
Wildest Highlights From China’s Humanoid Robot Olympics
Check out the highlights of the second annual World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.
Watch NASA’s Roman Space Telescope Launch Into Orbit
Watch NASA and SpaceX launch NASA's newest space telescope to explore the universe in unprecedented detail.
Eyes Up, Stargazers! Here’s What You Can See in September Night Skies
September brings dazzling planets, a harvest moon and the official shift to autumn.
CLIMATE NEWS
Planned US Data Centers Set to Produce 24M Cars’ Worth Of Carbon Dioxide
Researchers find Big Tech's most ambitious builds and climate pledges are colliding with its AI power demands.
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.
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.
ALL THINGS SPACE
Rules of the Road: Engineers Have Built a Traffic Control System for the Moon
The saying “cleared for takeoff” has a whole different meaning in space.
The Lunar Eclipse Is Thursday Night, and It Will Be Visible All Over North America
The eclipse is technically a partial lunar eclipse, but at 93% coverage, it’s close enough.
NASA Astronaut Christina Koch’s Secret Trick to Decompress After Artemis II
The Artemis II astronaut told CNET how she adjusts to life back on Earth. She also spoke about AI, engineering and support for STEM students.
It’s Been 20 Years Since Astronomers Decided Pluto Isn’t a Planet
Pluto lost its planethood for a very specific reason. Whether or not that’s a good reason depends on who you ask.
Watch the Highest-Ever Resolution Video of the Sun’s Surface
New images of the sun seem to support a long-held theory about what's happening on its surface.
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.
