In the remote reaches of Siberia, a colossal scar on the Earth's surface is expanding at a breathtaking pace, swallowing up the frozen landscape and potentially unleashing ancient threats. The Batagaika crater, aptly nicknamed the "Gateway to Hell," is not just a geological curiosity, it's a stark reminder of the rapid changes our planet is

An increasing number of companies are using artificial intelligence (AI) for everyday tasks. Much of the technology is helping with productivity and keeping the public safer. However, some industries are pushing back against certain aspects of AI. And some industry leaders are working to balance the good and the bad. "We are looking at critical infrastructure

In a groundbreaking development, researchers at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) and Stanford University have successfully trained a robotic surgical system to perform complex tasks with the skill of human doctors.  This achievement marks a significant step toward autonomous robotic surgery, potentially transforming the future of medical procedures. Robotic surgical system. (Johns Hopkins University) Robots learn

Consumers beware: With bitcoin trading solidly over $90,000 this month and closing in on the $100,000 level, cybercriminals will be circling the wagons. "This is going to create a lot of FOMO and a lot of urgency around investing in bitcoin and paying with bitcoin," said Eva Velasquez, president and chief executive of the Identity

Ready to make your iPhone even smarter? With the latest iOS 18.1 update, Apple Intelligence brings many powerful new features to your fingertips.  Before you dive into these exciting tools, let’s get your device updated and set up.  Don’t worry — it's a quick and easy process. And once you're all set, you'll be amazed

"Make Bitcoin Great Again" hats displayed for sale at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Tennessee, July 27, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images The price of bitcoin is tracking for one of its best months of the year after former President Donald Trump's election victory catapulted the flagship cryptocurrency to new records consistently

Imagine having a personal tennis coach who never gets tired, always hits the perfect shot, adapts to your skill level and is available 24/7.  Enter the PongBot, a groundbreaking artificial intelligence-powered tennis robot that's turning heads in the tennis world.  This isn't just another ball-serving machine; it's a smart training partner designed to elevate your

The unoccupied space-facing port on the International Space Station's Harmony module is pictured several hours before the SpaceX Dragon Freedom spacecraft would relocate there after undocking from Harmony's forward port. NASA Johnson Space Center In the race to conquer the cosmos, the greatest challenge to space exploration might be the vastness of the unknown, but

Scammers have various methods when it comes to getting their hands on your phone number. You might think, "Well, what's the big deal? Isn't it easy to find someone's number these days, no matter what?" Yes. And if you've already had your fair share of telemarketers call you, maybe you feel like you've got it

In this photo, the logo of OpenAI is displayed on a mobile phone in front of a computer screen displaying the photographs of Elon Musk and Sam Altman, in Ankara, Turkey, on March 14, 2024. Muhammed Selim Korkutata | Anadolu | Getty Images Elon Musk is asking a federal court to stop OpenAI from converting