May 15 Watch 7:47 Why scientists are concerned about the latest transmission of bird flu to cows By William Brangham, Sam Weber The outbreak of bird flu in the U.S. has alarmed researchers and prompted new efforts to track the virus that’s already killed millions of birds from Europe to Antarctica. As H5N1 continues to jump into mammals, many scientists are concerned… Continue watching
May 15 In first AI dialogue, U.S. cites ‘misuse’ of AI by China, Beijing protests Washington’s restrictions By Jamey Keaten, Kelvin Chan, Associated Press A council spokesperson said the countries exchanged perspectives on AI safety and risk management in "candid and constructive" discussions a day earlier. Continue reading
May 13 Small, well-built Chinese electric vehicle poses a big threat to the U.S. auto industry By Tom Krisher, Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press The car, launched last year by Chinese automaker BYD, sells for around $12,000 in China. But it drives well and is put together with craftsmanship that rivals U.S.-made electric vehicles that cost three times as much. Continue reading
May 13 China and U.S. envoys to hold 1st top-level dialogue on artificial intelligence By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press The meeting Tuesday is billed as an opening exchange of views in an inter-governmental dialogue on AI agreed during a meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping in San Francisco in November. Continue reading
May 12 La Nina is on its way back. An atmospheric scientist explains what to expect By Pedro DiNezio, The Conversation After a year of record-breaking global heat with El Nino, will La Nina bring a reprieve? That depends on where you live and how you feel about hurricanes. Continue reading
May 11 Watch 3:36 News Wrap: Israel expands Rafah evacuation orders ahead of potential military operation In our news wrap Saturday, Israel issued more evacuation orders forcing tens of thousands of Palestinians to flee Rafah, Russian forces took control of five villages outside Kharkiv amid a renewed offensive in Ukraine’s northeast, flash floods in Afghanistan, Brazil… Continue watching
May 11 PHOTOS: Solar storm produces dazzling northern lights in Northern Hemisphere By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth produced a dazzling array of colors in the skies across the Northern Hemisphere and allowed onlookers to view the northern lights right at home. Continue reading
May 11 Did a tapeworm really eat part of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s brain? By Adam Taylor, The Conversation Kennedy had been suffering from cognitive difficulties. Doctors initially suspected that he had a brain tumour, but it turned out to be a parasite infection – specifically, a pork tapeworm larva lodged in his brain. Continue reading
May 10 Eurovision Song Contest sees boos, cheers and tighter security for Israel’s contestant By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Golan has become a focus for protests by pro-Palestinian demonstrators who want her country kicked out of Eurovision over its war against Hamas. Continue reading
May 08 Scientists announce discovery of a planet twice as big as Earth with a thick atmosphere By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press Scientists have detected a thick atmosphere around a planet in another solar system not far from earth. Continue reading