England’s Sycamore Gap Tree, Felled by Vandals, Stands Again as Art
A nearly seven-foot piece of trunk will be featured in an art exhibit to honor the beloved tree. Hugging it is encouraged.
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Can AI Replace Air Traffic Controllers to Reduce Airline Accidents?
On January 29 a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided midair with an American Airlines passenger jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, killing 67 people. Although air traffic controllers in the airport tower at the time saw warning signals flash across their screens at least 20 seconds beforehand and attempted to notify both aircraft,…
These Uber alums are building an army of AI agents for the workforce
Invisible’s new approach to multi-agent orchestration could redefine how companies automate workflows at scale. Minh Pham and JJ Ford have a knack for riding the waves of new tech.
A NEW STUDY HIGHLIGHTS WHAT NEW MOMS EXPECT POSTPARTUM
Nothing can truly prepare you for the postpartum rollercoaster, physically, emotionally, or spiritually. A new study, commissioned by Intimina, is shedding light on the reality vs. the expectations of what happens postpartum. Mom and baby. FREEPIK.COM According to a new Talker Research survey, 2,000 moms who gave birth in the last three years have collectively…
Pentagon to become largest shareholder in rare earth magnet maker MP Materials
The Defense Department will become the largest shareholder in rare earth miner MP Materials after agreeing to buy $400 million of its preferred stock, the company said Thursday. MP Materials owns the only operational rare earth mine in the U.S. at Mountain Pass, California, about 60 miles outside Las Vegas. Proceeds from the Pentagon investment…
Edison passing tournament is set for Saturday
For fans, parents and sportswriters,Edison’s seven-on-seven passing tournament, known as the Battle at the Beach, on Saturday is a key moment in the summer passing season, leading to the start of official football practice at the end of the month. It’s not about wins and losses on Saturday but seeing which teams and players have…
How El Salvador Is Reaping Rewards From Trump’s Deportation Agenda
In exchange for jailing more than 200 deportees, El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, has become a favorite of the Trump administration.
Is this the raciest conference invite ever?
Feedback is New Scientist’s popular sideways look at the latest science and technology news. You can submit items you believe may amuse readers to Feedback by emailing feedback@newscientist.com Electric dreams Recently, Feedback was delighted to peruse the raciest conference invitation we have ever received. We get a lot of conference invites from organisers labouring under…
French police arrest Russian basketball player accused of ransomware: report
French authorities have arrested a Russian professional basketball player who is accused of being a member of a ransomware gang, according to newswire Agence France-Presse. Daniil Kasatkin plays for MBA Moscow, a team that is part of the VTB United League, which comprises mostly Russian clubs as well as one team from Belarus and Kazakhstan….
Dave ‘Hughesy’ Hughes reveals his hilariously awkward tour guide mishap in Ireland: ‘He thought I was a sex pest’
Aussie comedian and TV star Dave ‘Hughesy’ Hughes has certainly had some adventures during his trip to the UK and Ireland. Hughes, 54, ”nearly got into a punch on” at Wimbledon and was even a surprise Aussie guest at Spice Girl Mel B’s wedding in London. Now, he’s revealed he was on a tour bus…