Recently, astronomers got a closer look at the giant space rock, revealing its violent origin story. The menacing asteroid may have broken off from a larger space rock following a collision. This research is set for publication in The Astrophysical Journal Letters. An artist’s illustration of 2024 YR4.W. M. Keck Observatory/Adam Makarenko The Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) in Chilediscoveredasteroid 2024 YR4 on December 27, 2024. The asteroid spins in a retrograde direction once every 20 minutes....

That has led to odd behavior, including models producing fake information they know will pass review. AI models, after all, are not human and do not intrinsically understand right versus wrong. Models are essentially black boxes, and it can be hard to understand their choices and behavior. Bank of England warns AI-based trading could create sudden, unpredictable stock market swings.Getty At least when a human is in control there is someone to be held accountable....

With the release of the upcomingNintendo Switch 2Im having an existential crisis about facing myAnimal Crossingfriends. Yes, likemost people who needed an escapeduring lockdown, I found comfort and community through playingNew Horizons. Did I need an brick pizza oven and a flatscreen in my Venetian maximalist cottage? © io9/Gizmodo I developed surprisingly endearing friendships with my villagers. And of course learning the meaning of the lucky raccoon Tanukis… sack was delightful....

Much like people, some animals take to parenthood later than usual. More hatchlings could emerge in the coming weeks as well. Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoises are one of 13 living subspecies. Mommy has lived at the Philadelphia Zoo since 1932, and is its oldest resident.© Philadelphia Zoo Western Santa Cruz tortoises in particular are critically endangeredmaking the arrival of these hatchlings all the more important. Its been a long journey for Mommy to reach motherhood, though....

Ahead of the nights festivities, things are going well for Fisk. The Poindexter news gets two things done. (Nice to have her and the bar back, even briefly.) © Marvel Studios Smash Dexs face into the table, the maybe the least painful way he couldve hurt Dex. Dex will have to wait, though, because its party time. Its a nice shindig to the general public, but the walls are closing in around the core cast....

You are not welcome here. Rumeysa Ozturk, a PhD student at Tufts University, was recentlyabductedby masked agents of the state near Boston. Ozturks case is currently being litigated in Vermont, where a judge hasdenieda request that she be released. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem plays dress-up in San Diego, Calif., on March 16, 2025Photo: U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Sappey For his part, Trump has repeatedly said extremelyantisemitic thingswhile still pledging support for Israels Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu....

That fact wont stop shippers from hoping anyway. And if it doesnt? Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuXis now streaming on Prime Video. © Prime Video/Sunrise Want more io9 news? News from the future, delivered to your present. Jojos Adventures Get More Bizarre inSteel Ball RunAnime Yeeeeeeehaw! © Prime Video/Sunrise The Joestars are going western in the anime adaptation of theSteel Ball Runmanga.

The nominee will appear before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. NASA will stream the event live through itswebsiteand the agencysYouTube channel. you’ve got the option to also tune in through the live feed below. Isaacman commanded the Polaris Dawn mission on a SpaceX Dragon.Polaris Dawn President Donald Trumpselected Isaacman to head NASA,pending Senate confirmation. News from the future, delivered to your present.

pCloud is famous for its feature-rich cloud storage. This Easter isa unique chance to save up to 69%on it and get your piece of cake. However, pCloud has a big surprise you get far more than just online storage. © Gizmodo.com Better yet, the entire package is built for 5 members and their pure enjoyment. pCloud also comes with switch applications for all devices. This means you could store and share files onWindows, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Android....

But CEOs find God when it comes to making money. Early this year hemade a quiet visitto the country, where he reinforced the countrys role in Nvidias growth. Nvidia has collaborated with more than 3,000 startups in the country, he added. Nvidia can continue selling H20 chipsets in China following CEO Jensen Huang’s visit to Mar-a-Lago.Artur Widak/Anadolu/Getty One could argue that export restrictions on China have been something of a double-edged sword....

This technology could have practical applications in educational tweaks such as classrooms and museums. Thestudydescribing the breakthrough now appears in HAL. Traditional volumetric displays use a rapidly oscillating sheet called a diffuser. Researchers developed a volumetric display with a diffuser that allows users to directly manipulate the 3D graphics.© Iñigo Ezcurdia 2025 While this produces reliable 3D graphics, they cant be manipulated directly. To overcome the safety hazards of a rigid diffuser, Bouzbib and her colleagues used an elastic one....

Doctor Whofinds itself in a very interesting place ahead of its return this weekend. So what does returned showrunnerRussell T Davieswant audiences to take from the show coming into these new adventures? That whatever happens,Doctor Whoisnt changing its disposition in the face of danger. © BBC I think joy, as ever. Theres a real joy inDoctor Who, Davies recently reflected to io9 over Zoom. Its a big, broad program. © BBC...

Ballie is Samsungs wheeled smart machine thats meant to act as both companion and assistant. Ballie will use Google Search to offer tailored advice for users when theyre feeling lethargic. View this post on Instagram In arelease, Samsung said Ballie should be available sometime this summer. © Jorge Jimenez / Gizmodo At this years CES, Samsung promoted its improved AI capabilities allowing it to answer users queries. Ballie is a physical machine you interact with, rather than yet another display....