James Ortiz, a performer best known for his work on stage, will portray Rocky, a spider-like alien who helps out Ryan Gosling‘s space-traveling science teacher in “Project Hail Mary.” Ortiz’s role was ...

Project Genie allows people outside of Google to try the company's Genie 3 world model. (Google) This past summer, Google DeepMind debuted Genie 3. It’s what’s known as a world world, an AI system ...

Last year, Google showed off Genie 3, an updated version of its AI world model with impressive long-term memory that allowed it to create interactive worlds from a simple text prompt. At the time, ...

Skywatchers are in for a treat this year: There will be 13 full moons in 2026 rather than a dozen. These include three supermoons, two micromoons, a blood moon (total lunar eclipse) and a blue moon.

A viral trend called Project Pan, in which influencers and laypeople alike show off their well-used skin care products and makeup, is exploding on TikTok. The challenge is to “hit pan” — to reach the ...

In May of 2025, MySQL celebrated its 30th anniversary. Not many technology projects go strong for three decades, let alone at the level of use that MySQL enjoys. MySQL is listed at #2 on the ...

The Taiwanese government has launched a cross-ministerial initiative to advance its "Ten Major AI Infrastructure Projects," focusing on smart applications, critical technologies, and digital ...

Allison DeAngelis is the East Coast biotech and venture capital reporter at STAT, reporting where scientific ideas and money meet. She is also co-host of the weekly biotech podcast, The Readout Loud.

It’s back to work across San Antonio — including for construction crews. With the new year underway, standard highway construction and closures are ramping up again across the city. From Loop 1604 to ...

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Gov. Mike DeWine announced Ohio has approved 17 new projects expected to create over 2,300 new jobs and retain nearly 8,600 more. The projects are projected to generate more than $148 million in new ...

The Marathon Project returns to Chandler Dec. 21 after a five-year absence. The race features a deep international field, including two-time Olympian Paul Chelimo. After 18 months of planning, the ...