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Scientists propose new way to find aliens — and we may already have a spacecraft that can help

May 15, 2026
Researchers may have just revealed a new way of looking for alien life — it’s based on the idea that it isn’t just the type of biosignatures that are important, but also how they are organized. “Our approach could help make the search for life more efficient. If a molecular assemblage shows no life-like organization, that may make it a lower priority target,” Fabian Klenner of the…
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Who decides what AI tells you? Campbell Brown, once Meta’s news chief, has thoughts

May 15, 2026
Campbell Brown has spent her career chasing accurate information, first as a renowned TV journalist, then as Facebook’s first, and only, dedicated news chief. Now, watching AI reshape how people consume information, she sees history threatening to repeat itself. This time, she’s not waiting for someone else to fix it. Her company, Forum AI, which she discussed recently with TechCrunch’s Tim…
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These historic photographs capture the changing personas of Dylan Thomas, from writer to rock star

May 15, 2026
Dylan Thomas (1914–1953) was a celebrity of his time, not only because of his unique writing style, characterized by intense, musical lyrics, but also because of the enigmatic multitude of personas he embodied.Seen as a charming yet reckless, selfish, and insecure genius, Thomas exuded energy in public, often fueled by alcohol, but was considered shy and vulnerable in private. Over his short but…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Waymo expands robotaxi coverage more than 20% — larger than Rhode Island

May 15, 2026
Waymo announced a major expansion of its autonomous robotaxi service area, growing to over 1,400 square miles across 11 US cities. That’s an estimated 27% increase from its previous coverage and more territory than the entire state of Rhode Island. The expansion starts in Miami, with Austin, Atlanta, Houston, and the San Francisco Bay Area up next for broader coverage. Growing within existing…
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