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Scientists explain why Myanmar quake was so deadly

Experts say that the devastating earthquake in Myanmar on Friday was likely the strongest to hit the country in decades, with disaster modelling suggesting thousands could be dead.

Partial solar eclipse to cross swathe of Northern Hemisphere

Skygazers across a broad swathe of the Northern Hemisphere will have a chance to see the Moon take a bite out of the Sun on Saturday when a partial solar eclipse sweeps from eastern Canada to Siberia.

Performance, museums, history: Trump's cultural power grab

Washington's Smithsonian is a sprawling chain of museums dedicated to both celebrating and scrutinizing the American story -- and the latest cultural institution targeted by President Donald Trump's bid to quash diversity efforts.

Elon Musk says xAI startup buying X platform

Elon Musk on Friday said his artificial intelligence startup xAI is buying his social networking platform X in a deal valuing the company once known as Twitter at $33 billion.

Nigeria, Sahel militants embrace DIY drone warfare

Under the cover of darkness, the jihadists moved into Wulgo, where the shores of Lake Chad meet the arid countryside of northern Nigeria.

Firms and researchers at odds over superhuman AI

Hype is growing from leaders of major AI companies that "strong" computer intelligence will imminently outstrip humans, but many researchers in the field see the claims as marketing spin.

Partial solar eclipse in northern areas on Saturday

The moon will cross in front of the Sun for around four hours on Saturday, creating a partial solar eclipse that careful skygazers will able to see in parts of the Northern Hemisphere.

Chinese doctors implant pig liver in human for first time

Chinese doctors said Wednesday that they had transplanted a liver from a genetically modified pig into a brain-dead human for the first time, raising hopes of a live-saving donor option for patients in the future.

NOSIBLE Raises $1 Million Pre-Seed, Welcomes Industry Veteran Axel Hörger

Funding led by Atlantica Ventures supports the launch of nosible.ai, an arena of hyperspecialized AI agents that automate time-intensive tasks in asset management.

Coder Launches Solution Partner Program to Empower Cloud Development Innovation

AUSTIN, TX / ACCESS Newswire / March 26, 2025 / Coder, the open-source platform for self-hosted development environments, announced today the launch of its Solution Partner Program, designed to help organizations and service providers deliver cutting-edge cloud development environments to their customers. As the first and only Cloud Development Environment (CDE) provider to introduce a Solution Partner Program, Coder is setting a new standard for industry collaboration.

MicroVision Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results

REDMOND, WA / ACCESS Newswire / March 26, 2025 / MicroVision, Inc. (NASDAQ:MVIS), a technology pioneer delivering advanced perception solutions in autonomy and mobility, today announced its fourth quarter 2024 results.

SpaceX rocket fuel makes stunning swirl in European sky

A stunning blue and white spiral spotted in skies across Europe late Monday was created by frozen fuel tumbling from a SpaceX rocket, according to weather forecasters and scientists.

Faux gras? Scientists craft 'more ethical' version of French delicacy

Foie gras — the fattened liver of ducks or geese — is a French delicacy prized for its rich, buttery flavor. But its production, which involves force-feeding the animals, has led to bans in several countries.

Loar Holdings Inc. Announces Date and Time for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Earnings Conference Call

WHITE PLAINS, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 25, 2025 / Loar Holdings Inc. (NYSE:LOAR), said it will report Q4 2024 and Full Year 2024 earnings before the market opens on Monday, March 31, 2025.

SK tes Announces Commitment to Living Wage Scheme

The UK Living Wage is an hourly rate set independently and updated annually, based on the cost of living. It is distinct from the government's minimum wage, ensuring that employees earn enough to comfortably cover basic living expenses. The scheme is championed by the Living Wage Foundation, which encourages employers to voluntarily adopt higher pay standards.

Innodata Announces Date of Annual Shareholder Meeting

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 25, 2025 / INNODATA INC. (Nasdaq:INOD) today announced that its 2025 annual meeting of shareholders is scheduled for Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 5:00 PM eastern time. The meeting will be held virtually.

Does "vibe coding" make everyone a programmer?

Can a complete tech novice create a website using everyday language on ChatGPT?

MicroVision Announces Appointment of Industry Veteran as CTO

REDMOND, WA / ACCESS Newswire / March 24, 2025 / MicroVision, Inc. (NASDAQ:MVIS), a technology pioneer delivering advanced perception solutions in autonomy and mobility, today announced that industry veteran and technology leader Glen W. DeVos will join the Company as Chief Technology Officer, overseeing global engineering and product strategy at MicroVision. DeVos will report to CEO Sumit Sharma.

Italian paper prints fully-AI edition, but not to 'kill' journalism

In a world first, an Italian newspaper is printing a fully AI-generated edition for a month in what its director said Thursday was an experiment to "revitalise journalism, not to kill it".

Infants remember more than you think, new study reveals

Our earliest years are a time of rapid learning, yet we typically cannot recall specific experiences from that period -- a phenomenon known as infantile amnesia.

Oxygen detected in most distant galaxy: 'astonished' astronomers

Oxygen has been detected in the most distant galaxy ever discovered, surprised astronomers said Thursday, offering further evidence that stars in the early universe matured far quicker than had been thought possible.

What is dark energy? One of science's great mysteries, explained

Dark energy makes up roughly 70 percent of the universe, yet we know nothing about it.

'Musky' marsupial could solve hopping kangaroo mystery

Scientists stalking a small marsupial through a remote Australian rainforest say they may have found a clue to the mystery of why its bigger kangaroo cousins hop instead of walk.

GA-ASI Achieves EMAR/FR 145 Maintenance Organization Approval for MQ-9A and MQ-9B Platforms

European Military Airworthiness Regulator Approves GA-ASI Application Approval Will Make Subsequent Certifications Easier

Dark energy seems to be changing, rattling our view of universe

Dark energy, the mysterious force thought to be driving the ever-faster expansion of the universe, appears to be changing over time, according to new observations released Wednesday.

Rarely seen cave art holds prehistoric secrets in France

Deep inside a labyrinthine cave in southwestern France, ancient humans who lived around 30,000 years ago carved horses, mammoths and rhinoceros into the walls, a fabulous prehistoric menagerie that has rarely been seen -- until now.

Record numbers forced to flee climate disasters: UN

Hundreds of thousands of people were forced to flee climate disasters last year, the United Nations said Wednesday, highlighting the urgent need for early warning systems covering the entire planet.

'Dark universe detective' telescope releases first data

Europe's Euclid space telescope, which is on a mission to shed light on the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy, released its first data Wednesday with a little help from volunteers and artificial intelligence.

Tech firms fight to stem deepfake deluge

Tech firms are fighting the scourge of deepfakes, those deceptively realistic voices or videos used by scammers that are more available than ever thanks to artificial intelligence.

Smiles, thumbs ups and a safe return for 'stranded' NASA astronauts

Home at last: After an unexpected nine-month stay in space, a pair of NASA astronauts finally returned to Earth on Tuesday, concluding a mission that gripped global attention and became a political flashpoint.

'Stranded' NASA astronauts back on Earth after splashdown