Bay Area scientist launches new company with sights on gene-edited babies
A UC Berkeley biochemistry PhD and gene editing expert has launched a new effort in the field of genetic engineering on human embryos as a way to prevent disease before birth.
'Future of Food' exhibit to open at UC Berkeley's Lawrence Hall of Science
The future of food is here, and it's sustainable. The University of California, Berkeley's Lawrence Hall of Science is opening a new exhibit titled the "Future of Food", and it's highlighting the scientists and companies on the forefront of that effort.
Odds of Asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth go up again
Updates on Asteroid 2024 YR4 have been slower during the full Moon, but experts say the precision of the object’s orbit is getting better. In March, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope will focus on the potential threat to Earth providing the best estimate of its size.
GM quits 'robotaxi' business but others push on
After admitting, less than a month ago, that it lied to federal Investigators about one of its robotaxis dragging a woman in San Francisco as well as paying a $1.5 million dollar fine, General Motors is throwing in the towel on its Cruise robotaxi project.
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? We may have an answer
Scientists in Europe believe they may have finally solved the long-debated question of which came first: the chicken or the egg.
New monster tarantula species is 'hairy giant among dwarves'
Biologists have discovered a new tarantula species in Cuba that is bigger and hairier than other spiders in its genus.
Scientists reconstruct face of 17th century ‘vampire’ buried with sickle across neck, padlock on foot
Archaeologists have reconstructed the face of a young woman who was buried in the 17th century with a sickle across her neck and a padlock on her toe.
Catch the last supermoon of 2024 this week – here’s when to look up
This week’s supermoon will be the fourth and final one of the year, marking a rare celestial event.
Brightest supermoon of the year rises this week: When to see it in the Bay Area
The brightest supermoon of 2024 will rise this week. In the Bay Area, the forecast is expected be fit for opportune viewing of the celestial display.
Northern lights alert: Will the Bay Area be treated to a celestial show?
Strong geomagnetic storms are forecasted in the coming days, and that could bring spectacular northern lights displays to parts of the U.S.
Odysseus moon lander: More pictures sent back with only hours left until it dies
The toppled moon lander, Odysseus, managed to send back more images Tuesday. The lander is expected to die by early Wednesday.