God in the machine? People use chatbots as spiritual advisers. -- Could your next spiritual guide be artificial intelligence? AI is offering Christians, Jews, and others an alternative to priests, rabbis, and faith leaders.

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From retail to the military, 'intelligent connectivity' raises ethical dilemmas -- Artificial intelligence, 5G networks, and the Internet of Things are used increasingly often in spaces from retail to the military, raising privacy and ethical considerations.

4 months ago

The world's bananas are at risk. A volcanic island might protect them. -- Cavendish bananas are under threat from a fungus that has wiped out other varieties. The island of La Palma may have the conditions to protect them.

5 months ago

NASA astronauts' return is near. Their long, unlikely trip puts focus on resilience. -- An eight-day mission for two astronauts to the International Space Station turned into nine months. NASA crews work to prepare for unforeseen events like this.

5 months ago

US science funding was a bipartisan priority. Now it's a target of federal cuts. -- The Trump administration aims to overhaul publicly funded science. Critics say cuts could undermine U.S. leadership that has fueled significant advancements.

6 months ago

Earth's green evolution gave rise to everything from dinosaurs to dandelions -- Paleontologist Riley Black traces the cooperation among plants, animals, and ecosystems in "When the Earth Was Green."

6 months ago

How four women physicists escaped the Nazis, but lost their life's work -- "Sisters in Science" tells of the rise of female scientists in 1930s Germany – some of whom were Jewish – whose careers were ended by Adolf Hitler.

7 months ago

China's DeepSeek impresses. But is a 'fast follow' good enough in AI? -- China's success with AI tool DeepSeek is giving U.S. markets a reality check. But it's too early to say that American AI leaders will be eclipsed.

7 months ago

Nvidia unveils new products from supercharged graphics chip to AI that trains robots -- Chipmaker and AI leader Nvidia revealed its most advanced consumer graphics processor unit, its first desktop computer, and artificial intelligence to better train robots and cars.

3 months ago

Solar panels in space show potential for liftoff, despite cost concerns -- Technological advances mean space-based solar panels are edging closer to reality. Cost is the biggest hurdle.

6 months ago

Are the Boeing astronauts actually stuck in space? Nope. 'Living in space is super fun.' -- Boeing's new Starliner astronauts have had to combat rumors about their health and saftey after a forced extended stay on the International Space Station. However, the pair has taken the challenge in stride. "Mindset does go a long way," said Butch Wilmore.

3 months ago

Moody chickens? Playful bumblebees? Science decodes the rich inner lives of animals. -- New science shows that farm animals and other creatures exhibit signs of conscious experience. How should this make us see them – and ourselves?

3 months ago

A week ago, Tesla showcased futuristic robotaxis. Then a pedestrian got hit. -- One week after Tesla unveiled prototype robotaxis and promised fully autonomous vehicles by 2026, the company is once again under investigation. Tesla has twice recalled its "Full Self-Driving" system in the past after cars ignored stop signs and hurt pedestrians.

3 months ago

NASA launches its biggest space probe to find if life can exist on Jupiter moon -- Planetary geologist Erin Leonard of NASA talks about the Europa Clipper mission – and how to see if the icy moon of Jupiter has conditions required to support life.

9 months ago