Here’s the forecast for US greenhouse gas emissions if Trump gets what he wants. Here’s the forecast for US greenhouse gas emissions if Trump gets what he wants. by Justine Calma Sep 10, 2025, 8:22 PM UTC Justine Calma is a senior science reporter covering energy and the environment with more than a decade of… Continue reading Trump is slowing — but not stopping — US greenhouse gas reductions
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Mysterious Object Headed Into Our Star System Is Now Changing Color
As interstellar object 3I/ATLAS approaches its closest point to the Sun next month, the mysterious visitor continues to fascinate astronomers. The object, which is broadly believed to be a comet that came to us from outside the solar system, has already been observed changing shape. Its tail has grown longer, and its coma — a… Continue reading Mysterious Object Headed Into Our Star System Is Now Changing Color
Anti-AGI Protester Now on Day Nine of Hunger Strike in Front of Anthropic Headquarters
Artificial general intelligence, the prospect of a synthetic entity meeting or exceeding the cognitive power of a human, is a polarizing topic. For some, like OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, it’s a mission statement — the lodestar guiding the company’s $300 billion operations. For others, like activist and organizer Guido Reichstadter, it’s an existential threat to be… Continue reading Anti-AGI Protester Now on Day Nine of Hunger Strike in Front of Anthropic Headquarters
If the AI Industry Fails, It Could Take the Rest of Us Down With It
Don’t let AI critics tell you it’s good for nothing: the amount of money being spent on AI infrastructure is so enormous that it’s literally propping up the US economy. The drawback, of course, is that if the AI industry fails, it could drag the rest of the economy down with it. In 2024, the S&P 500… Continue reading If the AI Industry Fails, It Could Take the Rest of Us Down With It
Tesla’s Market Share Has Fallen So Badly That It’s Back to 2017 Levels
Ten years ago, it was rare to see a Tesla on the road. The Model S, despite being the world’s best-selling EV at the time, sold just over 50,000 units worldwide, making it rarer to see on the road than the exceedingly rare Porsche Macan. In the following years, Tesla rocketed to the top of… Continue reading Tesla’s Market Share Has Fallen So Badly That It’s Back to 2017 Levels
Our Favorite Earbuds for Working Out Are Cheaper Than Ever
Beats has been a household name in headphones for years, known for punchy bass and bold styling. The Powerbeats Pro 2 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) use ergonomic over-ear hooks to stay absolutely secure in your ears when you’re running, lifting, or just walking the dog. They’re usually a little expensive at $250, but Amazon has them… Continue reading Our Favorite Earbuds for Working Out Are Cheaper Than Ever
Microsoft’s AI Chief Says Machine Consciousness Is an ‘Illusion’
And people clearly already feel that it’s real in some respect. It’s an illusion but it feels real, and that’s what will count more. And I think that’s why we have to raise awareness about it now and push back on the idea and remind everybody that it is mimicry. Most chatbots are also designed… Continue reading Microsoft’s AI Chief Says Machine Consciousness Is an ‘Illusion’
3 Exciting Camera Features on Apple’s New iPhone 17 Lineup
Apple says the camera “uses AI” to expand the field of view and adjust the orientation. It’s super convenient, especially considering that you don’t have to alter how you hold your phone, meaning no more precarious grip. It much more comfortable too, but it will probably still take time to retrain your muscle memory and… Continue reading 3 Exciting Camera Features on Apple’s New iPhone 17 Lineup
Dutch battery startup LeydenJar’s silicon anode tech could pose a challenge to China
Battery materials startup LeydenJar has closed a €13 million ($15.2 million USD) round to scale up manufacturing of its silicon anode technology for an unnamed “leading U.S.-based consumer electronics company.” The Netherlands-based startup will use the funding, along with a €10 million commitment from the U.S. customer, to build the first phase of its facility,… Continue reading Dutch battery startup LeydenJar’s silicon anode tech could pose a challenge to China
Jaguar Land Rover says data stolen in disruptive cyberattack
Jaguar Land Rover said on Wednesday that an unspecified amount of data was stolen during a cyberattack that has brought vehicle assembly lines to a standstill. In a statement on Wednesday, the U.K.-based maker of Land Rover and Range Rover vehicles said it was aware that “some data” was taken in the incident. Companies that… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover says data stolen in disruptive cyberattack