The desert tortoise, a once-resilient reptile, is a keystone species in the Mojave Desert, where other animals depend for their survival on the burrows it digs. But it is imperiled in California thanks in part to an unusual predator: off-road vehicles that race through thousands of miles of trails—official and unofficial—that crisscross millions of acresContinue Reading
Apple has introduced a new feature for Apple Maps users for the upcoming Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix. The updates come as Apple prepares for its first season as the exclusive broadcaster of the series in the United States. The new features include detailed circuit maps with realistic kerbs…Continue Reading
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has threatened Anthropic, the maker of Claude AI, that if it doesn’t turn over full use of the powerful tool by Friday, the company will face severe repercussions., Read MoreContinue Reading
Cuban exiles on a U.S.-registered speedboat attempted to enter Cuba undetected, but were confronted by border patrol in Cuban waters on Wednesday. According to the Cuban Interior Ministry, the Cuban nationals on the speedboat fired on the border agents who then returned fire — killing four and injuring six ofContinue Reading
Our hosts unpack the news of the week, starting with the ongoing feud between Anthropic and the Pentagon. Plus: All you need to know about TAT-8 and undersea cables.Continue Reading
Associates of one of the passengers killed in the alleged raid attempt said he sought to overthrow Cuba’s government., Associates of one of the passengers killed in the alleged raid attempt said he sought to overthrow Cuba’s government. Cuban authorities have accused 10 men on a speedboat sailing from theContinue Reading
One killed and 29 others wounded in latest Israeli attack in violation of ceasefire., One killed and 29 others wounded in latest Israeli attack in violation of ceasefire. Israeli strikes on Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley have killed one person and wounded 29 others, the latest in a series of ceasefire violations.Continue Reading
SLS (Space Launch System) Secondary Payloads of exploration to destinations beyond Earth’s orbit with the successful launch of Artemis I in November 2022. In addition to demonstrating NASA’s heavy-lift capability and sending the Orion spacecraft into deep space, SLS also has the ability to carry CubeSats to deep space. EncyclopediaContinue Reading
Once NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft arrived at the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) Feb. 25, technicians immediately began addressing why the flow of helium to the SLS upper stage was interrupted as engineers were reconfiguring the rocket following a successful wet dress rehearsal onContinue Reading
The United States signs a $1.2 billion health partnership with Congo that ties new funding to Congo spending more at home, Read MoreContinue Reading
A new study finds preteens who own smartphones and use them regularly, are at greater risk of depression, obesity and insufficient sleep., Read MoreContinue Reading
Former Harvard Medical School professor, Dr. Martin Kulldorff, has been appointed to a senior role at the Department of Health and Human Services., Read MoreContinue Reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave Anthropic an ultimatum this week: Open its artificial intelligence technology for unrestricted military use by Friday, or risk losing its government contract. Defense officials in the The Traitor administration also warned they could designate Anthropic, which makes the AI chatbot Claude,Continue Reading