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NTSB engineer says carbon fiber hull from submersible showed signs of flaws

NTSB engineer says carbon fiber hull from submersible showed signs of flaws

The carbon fiber hull of the experimental submersible that imploded en route to the wreckage of the Titanic had imperfections dating to the manufacturing process and behaved differently after a loud bang was heard on one of the dives the year before
Paleontologists unearth giant skull of Pachyrhinosaurus in northern Alberta

Paleontologists unearth giant skull of Pachyrhinosaurus in northern Alberta

GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. — A giant skull from a rare dinosaur that's about the size of a baby elephant is being excavated in northern Alberta.

OpenAI exec Mira Murati says she's leaving artificial intelligence company

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A high-ranking executive at OpenAI who served a few days as its interim CEO during a period of turmoil last year said she's leaving the artificial intelligence company.
The northern lights might again be visible in the US as solar activity increases

The northern lights might again be visible in the US as solar activity increases

The aurora borealis is continuing to dazzle viewers across the northern United States and Canada. It's been a good year for seeing auroras — the colorful sky displays also known as northern lights — even in lower latitudes.
The northern lights might again be visible in the US as solar activity increases

The northern lights might again be visible in the US as solar activity increases

The aurora borealis is continuing to dazzle viewers across the northern United States and Canada. It's been a good year for seeing auroras — the colorful sky displays also known as northern lights — even in lower latitudes.
Meta unveils cheaper VR headset, AI updates and shows off prototype for holographic AR glasses

Meta unveils cheaper VR headset, AI updates and shows off prototype for holographic AR glasses

MENLO PARK, California (AP) — Meta unveiled updates to the company's virtual reality headset and Ray Ban smart glasses on Wednesday along with AI advances as it tries demonstrate its artificial intelligence prowess and the next generation of computin
Academics grappling with effects of online misinformation on people's behaviour

Academics grappling with effects of online misinformation on people's behaviour

OTTAWA — An academic who studies the flow of information in an era of mistruths and polarized views says it is very difficult to gauge the effect of media content on people's behaviour.
Shein faces scrutiny in Italy over possible greenwashing

Shein faces scrutiny in Italy over possible greenwashing

Italy’s antitrust watchdog is investigating the online fast fashion giant Shein for potentially making misleading claims about its sustainability practices.
Meta unveils cheaper VR headset, AI updates and shows off prototype for holographic AR glasses

Meta unveils cheaper VR headset, AI updates and shows off prototype for holographic AR glasses

MENLO PARK, California (AP) — Meta unveiled updates to the company's virtual reality headset and Ray Ban smart glasses on Wednesday along with AI advances as it tries demonstrate its artificial intelligence prowess and the next generation of computin
X releases its first transparency report since Elon Musk's takeover

X releases its first transparency report since Elon Musk's takeover

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Social media platform X on Wednesday published its first transparency report since the company was purchased by Elon Musk .