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A Lab Worker’s Death Is Raising Plague Fears in Russia. What Do Experts Want to Know?
Missing details about the death of a lab worker, including the cause, are worrying scientists.
For Two Sisters, a “Biological Age Test” Measured More Than Their DNA
They thought it might explain why their health had diverged. Instead, it stirred up feelings that weren’t so easily quantified.
New York alleges TikTok gave teens, children a placebo safety feature instead of a real one
New York’s lawsuit against the company is one of more than two dozen cases brought by states accusing the social media giant of designing its platform to encourage addictive use among children.
How long will the global energy crunch last?
High energy prices continue to drive inflation and stoke anger among voters around the world. But with more crude oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, and governments releasing more emergency fuel stockpiles, how long will the energy crunch last?
Asos confirms breach of customer data after hackers send rogue app notification
The hackers alerted the fashion giant's customers through a push notification that said they had "fully compromised" the company's cloud storage.
As Flood Risk Increases in Himalayas, Nepal Builds More in Vulnerable Areas
The total footprint of buildings along flood-prone riverbanks in the Himalayas grew by half in recent years, a study found.
Hear from Ambrosia Energy and Bloom Energy execs on where the AI infrastructure boom is creating opportunity at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Ambrosia Energy CEO Ben Longmier and Bloom Energy SVP Bill Thayer join the Smart Systems Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt. Register now to save up to $100. Grab a second of the same pass to save 50%.
OpenAI GPT-6 Introduces Intelligent UI With Interactive Tools, Faster Responses and More
OpenAI has begun the global rollout of GPT-6 with its new Intelligent UI feature, which lets ChatGPT use interactive elements such as charts, forms and graphics in its responses. The model can also create tools including calculators and games within conversations. GPT-6 can begin responding while it continues processing a request and has also been improved for web sea...
SpaceX Crew-12 mission returns to Earth after nearly 8 months in space
NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 mission returned to Earth on Thursday after nearly eight months aboard the International Space Station (ISS), with its four-member crew splashing down safely in the Pacific Ocean, according to NASA.
Man vs. ‘Terminator’-Like Robot in a Cage. California Called It Illegal.
A tech start-up’s stunt in San Francisco tested the boundaries of combat sport safety and regulations.