How Apple is trying to normalize always-on AI
Apple does seem to have tried to ensure its controversial Audio Intelligence feature isn’t abused. Alongside the iPhone Duo and new iPhone 18 Pro range, Apple on Wednesday introduced a new Apple Watch equipped with a brand new feature it calls Audio Intelligence. The existence of this surprising tool was confirmed onlyContinue Reading
Qualcomm’s next Snapdragon mobile chip comes into focus with on-device AI
Qualcomm is taking an unusual approach to the launch of its next-generation premium Snapdragon mobile platform this year. Instead of holding everything for its annual Snapdragon Summit in Maui happening later this month, the company has been methodically disclosing the architecture that will power the next wave of flagship AndroidContinue Reading
After Latest Swing Past Sun, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Checks in
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe completed its 29th close approach to the Sun on Sept. 4, again matching its record speed and distance from the solar surface. This time, the spacecraft trained its camera on structures and activity near the Sun’s north pole. The spacecraft transmitted a beacon tone indicating thatContinue Reading
NASA, NFL Team Up to Showcase Space, Aeronautics Innovation
A football floats in microgravity aboard the International Space Station, high above the Earth. Credit: NASA Through a new collaboration between NASA and the National Football League (NFL), the agency will soon bring America’s strengths in space exploration and aeronautics innovation to the football field. NASA will conduct flyovers, astronautContinue Reading
AGN SIG Spotlight Series, 22 Sept 2026
Cosmic Origins … Cosmic Origins Community AGN SIG Spotlight Series, 22… About Community Executive Committee Science Groups Conferences Cosmic Pathfinders Early Career Workshop Opportunities Missions Studies News & Events Resources AGN SIG Spotlight Series Active Galactic Nuclei Science Interest Group Our Spotlight Series highlights recent advances in AGN science,Continue Reading
With support from loggers and (some) environmentalists, Congress unites on major wildfire bill
Congress seems poised to pass the Fix Our Forests Act, which would expedite forest thinning work, test new firefighting tech and build up homes’ wildfire armor., Read MoreContinue Reading
Third Early Career Workshop, Sept 2026
Physics of the Cosmos … Physics of the Cosmos Community Third Early Career Workshop,… About Community Program Analysis Group (PhysPAG) Science Groups Meetings Cosmic Pathfinders Science Gaps Early Career Workshops Opportunities Missions Studies News & Events Resources Physics of the Cosmos Third Early Career Workshop NASA’s Physics of theContinue Reading
Astrophysics Division at Ames
Astrophysics Division at Ames The Astrophysics Division at NASA Ames conducts world-class research, experiments, and technology development, aligned with NASA’s science vision and in support of NASA’s missions. The division portfolio covers laboratory astrophysics, astrochemistry, quantum chemistry, star and planet formation, galaxy formation, data science & AI/ML, high-contrast (exoplanet) imagingContinue Reading
How California Is Kicking Its Natural Gas Habit
Solar and batteries matter, but they’re not the only reasons for the steep decline in gas-fired electricity. By Dan Gearino Natural gas is fading from California’s electricity mix more quickly than seemed possible just a few years ago.Continue Reading
Lame: On Space Nazis, Swindlers, Poseurs and Liars
Apologies to those who just can’t or won’t hear more of it, but the foul mad child-king is running notably rampant, and the historic record beckons. The bilge somehow keeps surging, from a weekend deluge of deranged AI slop, slurs, rants, boasts to this week’s “sick fantasy” of nobly workingContinue Reading
Fact vs. Fiction: Is It Illegal for The Traitor to Promise $5,000 Checks if Republicans Keep Congress?
Claim via Social Media: Social media users questioned whether President Traitor 47 violated federal election law by promising a $5,000 “The Traitor Dividend” to every adult citizen if Republicans retain control of Congress. Some cited 18 U.S.C. § 597, which prohibits offering money or anything of value to influence aContinue Reading
“Parachute science” is failing the tropics, home to more than 80% of insect species
Insects quietly hold much of the natural world together, yet conservation efforts are overlooking the tropical regions where more than 80 percent of insect species live. Monash University researchers have developed a global framework to close this gap by combining scientific studies with museum collections, local expertise, citizen science, socialContinue Reading
Why the UK is spending millions on Musk’s SpaceX
Britain has spent nearly $40 million on SpaceX satellite services, deepening its reliance on Elon Musk’s company for military communications despite growing European concerns about dependence on U.S. security infrastructure. Cassell Bryan-Low explains. #spacex #space #elonmusk #reuters #newsContinue Reading