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Your commute is about to get even worse: Woke scientists say cars should be made to wait at red lights for longer - to force people to switch to walking

Your commute is about to get even worse: Woke scientists say cars should be made to wait at red lights for longer - to force people to switch to walkingREAD MORE: Car touchscreens more dangerous than texting behind the wheel By XANTHA LEATHAM, EXECUTIVE SCIENCE EDITOR Published: 00:02, 6 May 2026 | Updated: 00:02, 6 May 2026 e-mail 45 View comments

Altara secures $7M to bridge the data gap that’s slowing down physical sciences

Companies working on batteries, semiconductors, and medical devices generate vast amounts of data — and much of it ends up scattered across spreadsheets and legacy systems, making it hard to use to improve products or understand failures. San Francisco-based startup Altara, which just secured $7 million in seed funding, says it has built an AI layer designed to bridge these data gaps and bring fragmented technical information into a single platform. The round was led by Greylock, with participat...

NASA released thousands more photos from Artemis II. Here are 9 of the best.

SpaceNASA released thousands more photos from Artemis II. Here are 9 of the best.The more than 12,000 images include up-close shots not previously seen from the moon mission.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00NASA released more than 12,000 new images from the Artemis II mission, including many views and up-close shots not previously seen.NASAShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 5, 2026, 6:11 PM EDTBy Denise ChowNASA over the weekend released thousands more photos from last month’s Art...

Americans seeking to prove they're actually CANADIAN are flooding gene scientists on both sides of border with constant requests

Americans seeking to prove they're actually CANADIAN are flooding gene scientists on both sides of border with constant requestsBy LAURA PARNABY, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 21:36, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 21:36, 5 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Rare organ fully restored as part of major project to make church community hub

A rare organ has been fully restored as part of a major project to make the church a community hub.The instrument at St John's Church in Killingworth, North Tyneside, holds the distinction of being the sole organ in the United Kingdom awarded Grade II star status by the British Institute of Organ Studies.Richard Postill of York built 166 organs during his career.This includes one of his other notable instruments at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Only 10 Pos...

How hantavirus may have spread aboard a cruise ship

HealthWatch How hantavirus may have spread aboard a cruise ship, according to health experts .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-healthwatch.jpg'); } By Emily Mae Czachor Emily Mae Czachor News Editor Emily Mae Czachor is a reporter and news editor at CBSNews.com. She typically covers breaking news, extreme weather and issues involving social justice. Emily Mae previously wrote for outlets like the Los Angeles Times, BuzzFeed and Newsweek. Read Full B...

Electrical fault, not cockpit error: Pilots' body calls to widen AI171 crash probe

Electrical fault not cockpit error Pilots body calls to widen AI crash probe

France, Armenia sign memorandums on cooperation in science, defense

As part of French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit, the sides also signed an agreement on the supply of six Airbus H145 helicopters and equipment for Armenia’s special forces

Speculation over secret US fleet of 'kamikaze dolphins' grows after odd Pete Hegseth admission

Speculation over secret US fleet of 'kamikaze dolphins' grows after odd Pete Hegseth admission Politics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to Washington... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HEREBy JON MICHAEL RAASCH, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 16:04, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 16:04, 5 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Science gets closer to understanding how a psychedelic trip changes the brain

Health newsScience gets closer to understanding how a psychedelic trip changes the brainThe small study found evidence that a single trip may alter pathways between parts of the brain responsible for emotional regulation. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00The study focused on psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in so-called magic mushrooms.The Washington Post / The Washington Post via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 5, 2026, 11:00 AM EDTBy Kaitlin Sulliva...

Who is winning the U.S.-China space race?

China is gearing up for its space missions after the U.S. successfully launched the Artemis II crew to the moon. R. Lincoln Hines, an assistant professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology, joins CBS News with more.

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इथेनॉल बनाने में कितना पानी होता है खर्च? स्टडी ने गन्ने को बताया सबसे किफायती

Rare rainbow cloud spotted in Indonesia leaves viewers asking if it's AI or real

Rare rainbow cloud spotted in Indonesia leaves viewers asking if its AI or real

Pioneering astronaut's deathbed revelation of his close encounter with aliens in his BEDROOM just six days after crashing space ship in California desert

Pioneering astronaut’s deathbed revelation of his close encounter with aliens in his BEDROOM just six days after crashing space ship in California desertDon't miss the biggest exclusive stories of the week: Sign up to our US Editor's Picks newsletter for FREEBy JOSH BOSWELL, CHIEF INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER Published: 12:58, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 12:58, 5 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft sends emergency code over Arabian Gulf, transponder signal 'lost': What we know so far

A US military aerial refueling aircraft may have experienced an in-flight emergency over the Arabian Gulf on Tuesday (May 5, 206), based on publicly visible flight tracking data and aviation emergency codes.Based on flight tracking data and regional reports, the Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, also known as the "flying gas station", reportedly experienced an in-flight emergency over the Arabian Gulf/Strait of Hormuz region. What's known at this timeEmergency declaration: The aircraft reportedly squa...

Rare species face extinction risk from some deep-sea mining, scientists say

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Something amazing happens when two people dance. Their brains sync

Something amazing happens when two people dance Their brains sync

What's stopping Pakistan from making the transition to renewable energy?

How does Pakistan stack up against its South Asian neighbors on renewable energy adoption? Globally, renewable energy adoption has accelerated over the past decade, with SA players such as India and Bangladesh leading the charge. Although Pakistan harbors great potential for installation of renewables such as solar, wind and hydropower, utilisation is still very low, and there is a serious lack of grid adaptation, financial frameworks and policies built to support the transition to renewables. I...

Mark Zuckerberg has a new mission, with $500M he wants to cure all diseases using AI

Mark Zuckerberg has a new mission with M he wants to cure all diseases using AI