Sources: Amazon and Anthropic support the GAIN AI Act, which would give US buyers first priority on advanced AI chips, joining Microsoft; Nvidia opposes it (Amrith Ramkumar/Wall Street Journal)

Amrith Ramkumar / Wall Street Journal: Sources: Amazon and Anthropic support the GAIN AI Act, which would give US buyers first priority on advanced AI chips, joining Microsoft; Nvidia opposes it  —  Legislation would give tech leaders preferential access to chips  —  WASHINGTON—Amazon.com is joining Microsoft in supporting legislation …

Nov. 13, 1971: Mariner 9 orbits Mars

On May 30, 1971, Mariner 9 launched, setting off on its mission to Mars. On Nov. 13, 167 days later, it entered orbit around Mars, making it the first spacecraft to orbit another planet. With Mariner 8, Mariner 9 was one half of the Mars 71 mission. But when Mariner […]

A Stranger in Our Midst?

Perseverance Encounters a Possible Meteorite Written by Candice Bedford, Research Scientist at Purdue University Oct. 1, 2025 During the rover’s recent investigation of the bedrock at “Vernodden,” Perseverance encountered an unusually shaped rock about 80 centimeters across (about 31 inches) called “Phippsaksla.” This rock was identified as a target of […]

Pace-O-Matic and Miele contest $15.3M award to estate of murdered Pennsylvania clerk

The estate of a murdered Pennsylvanian gaming store clerk has been awarded $15.3 million posthumously. Pace-O-Matic (“POM”), the defendants in… Continue reading Pace-O-Matic and Miele contest $15.3M award to estate of murdered Pennsylvania clerk The post Pace-O-Matic and Miele contest $15.3M award to estate of murdered Pennsylvania clerk appeared first […]