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Musk says Starship to depart for Mars at end of 2026
SpaceX founder Elon Musk said Saturday its massive Starship rocket would leave for Mars at the end of 2026 with Tesla humanoid robot Optimus onboard, adding that human landings could follow "as soon as 2029."

Crew launch to ISS paves way for 'stranded' astronauts' return
After more than nine months in space, two stranded astronauts will soon be a step closer to coming home thanks to a crew swap mission to the International Space Station now set to launch on Friday.

Just looking at images of nature can relieve pain, study finds
Simply looking at nature -- or even just digital pictures of it -- can relieve pain, according to new research which scanned the brains of people receiving electrical shocks.

Stargazers marvel at 'Blood Moon', rare total lunar eclipse
Stargazers across a swathe of the world marvelled at a dramatic red "Blood Moon" during a rare total lunar eclipse in the early hours of Friday morning.

From oil spills to new species: how tech reveals the ocean
The ocean covers nearly three-quarters of our planet but scientists say we have barely scratched the surface of what lives in our seas.

Former sex worker records Tokyo's red-light history
It's late morning and steam is rising from water tanks atop the colourful but opaque-windowed "soapland" sex parlours in a historic Tokyo red-light district.

Renowned US health research hub Johns Hopkins to slash 2,000 jobs
Prestigious US university Johns Hopkins said Thursday it will lay off more than 2,000 employees around the world in the aftermath of the Trump administration's massive reduction in foreign aid funds.

Ex-NOAA chief: Trump firings put lives, jobs, and science in jeopardy
As the Trump administration prepares for its next wave of federal layoffs, the former head of a key US climate agency spoke with AFP about its role in public safety, scientific research, and protecting the American economy.

Diet puts Greenland Inuit at risk from 'forever chemicals': study
Scientists warned on Thursday that the long-term health of Inuit hunters in eastern Greenland was under threat, due to so-called "forever chemicals" in the atmosphere and their diet of polar bear and seal meat.

'Blood Moon' rising: Rare total lunar eclipse tonight
A "Blood Moon" will bathe a large swathe of the world in red light overnight Thursday during a rare total lunar eclipse.

Asteroid probe snaps rare pics of Martian moon
On the way to investigate the scene of a historic asteroid collision, a European spacecraft swung by Mars and captured rare images of the red planet's mysterious small moon Deimos, the European Space Agency said Thursday.

Less mapped than the Moon: quest to reveal the seabed
It covers nearly three-quarters of our planet but the ocean floor is less mapped than the Moon, an astonishing fact driving a global push to build the clearest-ever picture of the seabed.

DeepSeek dims shine of AI stars
China-based DeepSeek shook up the world of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) early this year with a low-cost but high-performance model that challenges the hegemony of OpenAI and other big-spending behemoths.

Americas to witness rare 'Blood Moon' total lunar eclipse
Stargazers in North and South America will be able to view a red-colored "Blood Moon" starting Thursday night in the first total lunar eclipse visible on the continents since 2022.

More wait for stranded astronauts after replacement crew delayed
A pair of astronauts stuck aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for over nine months may have to wait a little longer to return home after the launch of their replacements was postponed.

Global Digital Asset-Based Exchange Traded Products AUM Shows 68% Rise YoY Despite 19% Drop in February
LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / March 13, 2025 / Fineqia International Inc. (the "Company" or "Fineqia") (CSE:FNQ)(OTC Pink:FNQQF)(Frankfurt:FNQA), a digital asset and investment business, announces that its analysis of global Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) with digital assets as underlying collateral revealed Assets Under Management (AUM) grew by 68.4% year on year (YoY), rising to $135.7 billion from $80.5 billion at the end of February last year.

Meet 'Pink', the new face of human evolution in Europe
Western Europe has a new oldest face: the facial bones of an adult nicknamed "Pink" discovered in Spain are from a potential new member of the human family who lived more than 1.1 million years ago, scientists said Wednesday.

'Stranded' astronauts closer to coming home after next ISS launch
A routine crew rotation at the International Space Station has taken on unusual significance: It paves the way for a pair of astronauts stranded for more than nine months to finally come home.

What to know about Manus, China's latest AI assistant
A powerful new AI tool Manus is making waves in China, fuelling hopes that it could replicate the success of DeepSeek, which earlier this year rattled the global tech industry with its state-of-the-art chatbot.

Trove of dinosaur footprints found at Australian school
A trove of fossilised dinosaur footprints has been found on a slab of rock gathering dust inside an Australian school, scientists said on Wednesday.

efuse and Sideqik, a GameSquare Company, Enter Multi Year Partnership to Elevate Live Streaming Through Unique Intelligence Solutions
efuse plans to integrate Sideqik's advanced intelligence insights and creator discovery tools to elevate brand engagement in gaming and esports

Nextech3D.ai a Canadian Company is Unaffected by U.S. Trump Tariffs, Ensuring Uninterrupted Service for Customers and Investors
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 12, 2025 / Nextech3D.ai (OTCQB:NEXCF)(CSE:NTAR)(FSE:1SS), a leader in AI-powered 3D modeling solutions for Amazon in e-commerce, announces that despite recent changes in U.S. trade policies and the imposition of tariffs by President Trump, Nextech3D.ai assures its customers and investors that its goods and services will remain unaffected. While the company is domiciled in Canada, its operations, supply chain, and service offerings will not be impacted by these tariffs.

QNX Launches Functional Safety Platform To Consolidate Safety Systems and AI Workloads
Collaborating with Intel and NexCOBOT, QNX's safety-certifiable solution delivers enhanced safety and efficiency in AI-powered robotics available on one platform

NexOptic Announces Termination of Private Placement
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 12, 2025 / NexOptic Technology Corp. ("NexOptic" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:NXO)(FSE:E3O1) reports that further to its news releases of October 24, 2024 and November 7, 2024, the Company will not be proceeding with its previously disclosed private placement at this time. In addition, as a result of delays in commercializing its products, the Company retracts the guidance provided in its October 24, 2024 news release regarding its anticipated timing for realizing revenue, which was initially anticipated for Q4, 2024. NexOptic continues to expand its patent portfolio globally and to seek new customers and sources of revenue.

Fineqia Expands Cardano ETN Access with Cross-Listing on the Stuttgart Stock Exchange
LONDON, GB / ACCESS Newswire / March 11, 2025 / Fineqia International Inc. (the "Company" or "Fineqia") (CSE:FNQ)(OTC PINK:FNQQF)(Frankfurt:FNQA), a digital asset and investment business, announces the cross-listing of its Fineqia FTSE Cardano Enhanced Yield ("YADA") Exchange Traded Note (ETN) on the Stuttgart Stock Exchange in Germany.

1606 Corp. Signs LOI to Be Acquired by Private Group Seeking to Enter the Public Markets and Utilize AI Technologies for Potential Uplisting
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON / ACCESS Newswire / March 11, 2025 / (OTC Pink:CBDW), a pioneer in AI-powered IR, is pleased to announce that it has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) with a private group led by Jon Garfield and Chuck Arnold which is focused on acquiring waste management companies, to acquire a controlling position in the Company for $1 million. This agreement marks a significant milestone for 1606 Corp. as the group moves to acquire a controlling position in the Company for $1 million, with consideration specifics to be negotiated at a later date in definitive agreements. It is anticipated that key management within 1606 Corp. will remain with the Company post-acquisition.

ACCESS Newswire Inc. to Host Fourth Quarter and FY 2024 Earnings Conference Call on March 25, 2025
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA / ACCESS Newswire / March 11, 2025 / ACCESS Newswire Inc. (NYSE American:ACCS), an industry-leading communications company, today announced it will host a conference call and live webcast on March 25, 2025 at 9:00am Eastern Time to discuss the results of the fourth quarter and full year ended 2024.

Amdocs to Participate in Investor Webinar Hosted by J.P. Morgan Equity Research
JERSEY CITY, NJ / ACCESS Newswire / March 11, 2025 / Amdocs (NASDAQ:DOX), a leading provider of software and services to communications and media companies, today announced that it will participate in an investor webinar entitled MWC25: The Barcelona Express - The Future of Ubiquitous Connectivity, AI and Everything in Between on Monday, March 17 at 1:30 pm ET, hosted by J.P. Morgan Equity Research.

Bear Robotics' Carti 100 Wins iF DESIGN AWARD 2025, Setting New Standards in Logistics Automation
REDWOOD CITY, CA / ACCESS Newswire / March 11, 2025 / Bear Robotics is thrilled to announce that its Carti 100 autonomous mobile robot has been awarded the prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD 2025 in the Product category, Robotics discipline. This achievement reinforces Bear Robotics' position as a leader in innovative robotic design for logistics, building upon the success of the Servi Plus award earlier last year.

QNX Extends Collaboration with AMD to Boost Performance in Robotic Systems
New QNX Board Support Packages for AMD Adaptive Compute Devices to Enhance the Next Generation of High-Performance Applications

Russian disinformation 'infects' AI chatbots, researchers warn
A sprawling Russian disinformation network is manipulating Western AI chatbots to spew pro-Kremlin propaganda, researchers say, at a time when the United States is reported to have paused its cyber operations against Moscow.

Stream Hatchet, a GameSquare Company, Signs Largest Campaign Contract with Capcom
Capcom used Stream Hatchet's technology and agency resources to support the highly successful launch of Monster Hunter Wilds