Technology
What happened when computers learned to read
Credit – Getty Images cComputers love to read. And it’s not just fiction before you go to bed. They read voraciously: all literature, all the time – novels, encyclopedias, scientific articles, private messages, advertisements, love letters, news stories, hate speech and crime reports – everything written and sent, no matter how insignificant. This swallowed print … Read more
Definition, relationship to hurricanes, potential benefits and more frequently asked questions answered
A cyclone created by an atmospheric river will approach California in 2023.NOAA GOES-West Atmospheric rivers are rivers of water vapor low in the Earth’s atmosphere. They can cause heavy rain or snow in parts of the US, leading to flooding. Milder versions can relieve droughts, but stronger versions can be dangerous. In late January and … Read more
What is Bluesky? Twitter alternative no longer requires an invite code for new users
Bluesky App (Bluesky) For about a year now, Bluesky has been making it exceptionally difficult for new users to join. Like a fancy VIP party, the Twitter alternative was only accessible to those with an invite code. You can get one by joining a waiting list, but who has the patience for that? While begging … Read more
New NASA mission will observe the ‘invisible universe’ in Earth’s oceans and skies
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. A revolutionary new satellite that will provide unprecedented insight into Earth’s microscopic marine life and tiny atmospheric particles is ready for launch. The NASA PACE mission, or Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, and ocean Ecosystem, will launch … Read more
One of Saturn’s smallest moons has a secret ocean
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. Astronomers have found additional evidence that one of Saturn’s smallest moons, Mimas, hides a global ocean beneath its icy surface. Building a stronger case for the presence of water – essential to life as we … Read more