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Moon landings could contaminate evidence about life's beginnings on Earth. Here's how

January 27, 2026
Emissions from spacecraft landings on the moon can drift freely across its surface and may settle in — and contaminate — some scientifically precious real estate, according to new research. Many current and planned lunar landers rely on propellants that produce methane as a byproduct during the engine burns required to slow a spacecraft for touchdown. The new study finds that this exhaust…
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Nvidia’s new AI weather models probably saw this storm coming weeks ago

January 27, 2026
In the run-up to the winter storm currently pummeling much of the U.S., weather forecasts for some regions were all over the map, with snowfall predictions varying wildly. Nvidia couldn’t have timed the release of its new Earth-2 weather forecasting models any better. Or, given how accurate the company claims the new models are, maybe it knew something we didn’t? The new AI models…
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Synthesia hits $4B valuation, lets employees cash out

January 27, 2026
British startup Synthesia, whose AI platform helps companies create interactive training videos, has raised a $200 million Series E round of funding that brings its valuation to $4 billion – up from $2.1 billion just a year ago. Unlike some other AI startups that are…
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I’m a pro photographer and I still use aperture priority – but this one setting is a must to avoid ruined shots

January 27, 2026
There’s a common joke in photography circles that the aperture priority on a camera’s mode dial means “A for amateur.” But here’s the thing: I’m a pro photographer, and I still use aperture priority mode on occasion. Aperture priority isn’t a mode reserved just for photographers terrified of manual mode – but there is a lesser-known setting that needs to be adjusted in…
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The surprising way your e-bike could be a lifeline after a big storm

January 27, 2026
When storms roll through and the power goes out, most people think about flashlights, candles, or portable power stations. But there’s a backup power source sitting in a lot of garages that often gets overlooked: your e-bike battery. As a powerful winter storm sweeps across large parts of the US, millions of people are once again dealing with widespread power outages, icy roads, and limited…
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