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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope passes key optics tests
The James Webb Space Telescope has passed tests showing that its optics will meet or beat NASA's expectations.
Three 'known' Kepler exoplanets are more likely to be stars
Scientists have learned that three 'known' exoplanets are really stars.
LinkedIn and DeepMind co-founders form AI startup to help humans talk to computers
LinkedIn and DeepMind co-founders have formed a startup that will use AI to help humans talk to computers.
AI discovery could advance the treatment of spinal cord injuries
Scientists have used a combination of AI and robotics to develop an enzyme that could treat spinal cord injuries and help people walk again.
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Recommended Reading highlights the week's best long-form writing on technology and more.
A mischief of magpies defeated scientists' tracking devices
Magpies support "Do Not Track" protocols.
Scientists study a 'hot Jupiter' exoplanet's dark side in detail for the first time
Scientists have studied the dark side of a 'hot Jupiter' exoplanet for the first time, revealing likely iron clouds and other surprises.
James Webb Space Telescope captures its first images of a star
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured its first star imagery, plus a 'selfie' of its main mirror.
Canada will get its first universal quantum computer from IBM
Canada is getting its first universal quantum computer thanks to a team-up with IBM.
3D map of an exoplanet's atmosphere may help find Earth-like worlds
Scientists have created a 3D map of an ultra-hot exoplanet that could help discover habitable worlds.
NASA's JPL appoints its first female director
NASA's JPL has appointed its first female director, Dr. Laurie Leshin.
Strange Milky Way object sends radio bursts a minute at a time
A strange object in the Milky Way galaxy is sending radio bursts a minute at a time, and it's not necessarily a neutron star.
The James Webb Space Telescope arrives at its final orbit
The James Webb Space Telescope has reached its final orbit, although observations will still have to wait.
US surgeons implant genetically altered pig kidneys in a brain-dead patient
The lead surgeon is hoping to offer pig kidney transplants to patients within five years.
NASA's Swift Observatory may have suffered an attitude control failure
NASA has temporarily paused science aboard the Swift Observatory after noticing a potential equipment failure.
All-in-one diabetes devices could take the hassle out of insulin injections
MIT is developing all-in-one diabetes devices that could track blood glucose levels, inject insulin and otherwise reduce daily hassles.
Face mask sensor can detect leaks and your heart rate
A new face mask sensor can measure your heart rate and even detect leaks.
Breakthrough could help you 3D print OLED screens at home
Scientists have built a fully 3D-printed flexible OLED display that might let you make your own screens.
Mars Perseverance halts rock sample storage due to debris
NASA's Mars Perseverance rover has run into trouble as debris risks preventing it from storing rock samples.
NASA finishes deploying the James Webb Space Telescope
NASA has finished deployment for the James Webb Space Telescope, although you'll have to wait a while for images.