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World’s rarest sea turtle washes ashore in dire need of aid
7+ hour, 9+ min ago (175+ words) World's rarest sea turtle washes ashore in dire need of aid'The Independent World's rarest sea turtle washes ashore in dire need of aid - A rare sea turtle is getting the help it needs after beachgoers found it stranded on a…...
Calls for AI toy regulations over fears for children’s ‘psychological safety’
9+ hour, 9+ min ago (653+ words) First-of-its-kind study observed children telling the AI toys they loved them or that they were sad Researchers are warning parents and educators to beware of AI toys after a year-long study, in which they observed the effects they had on…...
Experts warn of ‘dramatic development’ as all but two Austrian glaciers retreat
11+ hour, 23+ min ago (294+ words) Even Austria's largest glacier, the Pasterze, is experiencing "disintegration of the glacier tongue" Austria's glaciers are in rapid decline, with all but two of the nation's 96 ice formations retreating over the past two years, a "dramatic development" that starkly highlights…...
Researchers asked AI to make a meal plan. Here’s what they found
6+ hour, 35+ min ago (180+ words) Researchers asked AI to make a meal plan. Here's what they found'The Independent Researchers asked AI to make a meal plan. Here's what they found - A new study warns that teenagers using artificial intelligence chatbots for diet planning may be…...
‘Wake-up call’ as Austria’s glaciers continue to shrink
12+ hour, 39+ min ago (212+ words) Wake-up call" as Austria"s glaciers continue to shrink'The Independent "Wake-up call" as Austria"s glaciers continue to shrink - Austria's glaciers are in rapid decline, with 94 out of 96 ice formations retreating over the past two years, underscoring the escalating impact…...
Scientists reveal massive asteroid hit the North Sea and triggered a 330-foot tsunami
8+ hour, 38+ min ago (704+ words) New research shows structure is one of Earth's rare impact craters after massive asteroid struck region millions of years ago A long-running dispute about the origin of a North Sea crater has finally been settled, as new research finds a…...
New launch date for Nasa moon mission announced after series of setbacks
8+ hour, 42+ min ago (156+ words) New launch date for Nasa moon mission announced after series of setbacks'The Independent New launch date for Nasa moon mission announced after series of setbacks - NASA has set a new target launch date of April 1 for its Artemis II mission,…...
How does crude oil become fuel? A chemical engineer explains
14+ hour, 9+ min ago (713+ words) As the US'Israel war on Iran escalates, so too does the global oil crisis. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly 20% of the world's oil and natural gas flows, and the targeting of oil production facilities…...
Google maps set for major navigation redesign with more AI features
11+ hour, 48+ min ago (171+ words) Google maps set for major navigation redesign with more AI features'The Independent Google maps set for major navigation redesign with more AI features - Google Maps is undergoing a significant redesign, integrating its Gemini artificial intelligence technology to enhance user experience…...
Nasa sets new launch date for Artemis Moon mission
11+ hour, 58+ min ago (437+ words) The rocket will return to the launch pad next week as astronauts prepare for first lunar mission since 1972 Nasa has announced a new target launch date for its Artemis II mission, which will mark humanity's first trip to the Moon…...