/science-technology Science & Technology en-US Copyright Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:13:42 GMT /npr-news/2026-04-30/craig-venter-pioneering-human-genome-decoder-dies-at-79 Pioneering scientist J. Craig Venter has died at 79. His "whole genome shotgun method" helped genome sequencing become faster and cheaper. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:13:42 GMT /npr-news/2026-04-30/craig-venter-pioneering-human-genome-decoder-dies-at-79 Nell Greenfieldboyce /npr-news/2026-04-29/elon-musk-accuses-openais-leaders-of-looting-the-nonprofit-in-court-testimony In his second day on the stand in the trial he launched against OpenAI, Elon Musk said the AI start-up he'd helped found had strayed from its charitable mission. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:30:27 GMT /npr-news/2026-04-29/elon-musk-accuses-openais-leaders-of-looting-the-nonprofit-in-court-testimony John Ruwitch /npr-news/2026-04-29/like-soap-operas-75-feet-up-how-bald-eagle-nest-cams-hook-online-communities Across the country, some 50 bald eagle nests fitted with cameras broadcast up-close views of raptor family life. Every spring, as eggs hatch and eaglets grow, these cameras rake in millions of views. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:27:50 GMT /npr-news/2026-04-29/like-soap-operas-75-feet-up-how-bald-eagle-nest-cams-hook-online-communities Ava Berger /wksu-specials/2026-04-27/the-science-of-love A total look at love. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:21:47 GMT /wksu-specials/2026-04-27/the-science-of-love /2026-04-27/china-blocks-meta-from-acquiring-ai-startup-manus Meta said Monday that the transaction "complied fully with applicable law" and that it anticipates "an appropriate resolution to the inquiry." Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:47:46 GMT /2026-04-27/china-blocks-meta-from-acquiring-ai-startup-manus The Associated Press /npr-news/2026-04-27/musk-vs-altman-tech-ceos-head-to-court-over-the-fate-of-openai The former OpenAI business partners are embroiled in a high-stakes dispute over the future of one of the world's top AI companies. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT /npr-news/2026-04-27/musk-vs-altman-tech-ceos-head-to-court-over-the-fate-of-openai John Ruwitch /npr-news/2026-04-24/self-aware-robots-can-learn-complex-tasks-by-watching-humans-is-that-a-good-thing Scientists say they've made a key breakthrough that would allow robots to figure out complex tasks on their own, but experts say it raises questions about how much risk comes with letting robots be in charge of their own learning. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT /npr-news/2026-04-24/self-aware-robots-can-learn-complex-tasks-by-watching-humans-is-that-a-good-thing Katia Riddle /npr-news/2026-04-23/meta-will-lay-off-10-of-its-staff The cuts follow losses in two pivotal court cases and the company's push to invest in artificial intelligence. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:10:20 GMT /npr-news/2026-04-23/meta-will-lay-off-10-of-its-staff John Ruwitch /npr-news/2026-04-23/ais-a-suck-up-research-shows-how-it-flatters-and-suggests-were-not-to-blame The AI models and chatbots that we interact with tend to affirm our feelings and viewpoints — more so than people do, with potentially worrisome consequences. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT /npr-news/2026-04-23/ais-a-suck-up-research-shows-how-it-flatters-and-suggests-were-not-to-blame Ari Daniel /npr-news/2026-04-21/the-surprising-origin-of-4-features-that-superglue-kids-and-adults-to-screens Taken together, these four features can create a trancelike state that can keep us stuck on social media apps or video games for hours. Children are particularly vulnerable. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT /npr-news/2026-04-21/the-surprising-origin-of-4-features-that-superglue-kids-and-adults-to-screens Michaeleen Doucleff