The new system, called E2ETrADS, is built to help self‑driving cars keep going when the road gets slippery or dark. Instead of relying on a handful of separate modules, it uses a transformer model that learns to drive by watching an expert. The experts are drivers who use a smart planner and s
A tech company has announced a breakthrough that sounds like science fiction: an “artificial egg” that could revive birds that have been extinct for centuries. The idea is bold, but many scientists argue it misses the bigger picture of conservation and biology. First, the startup says that by using
The summer heat in New Jersey has become so intense that several schools are shortening their days. Teachers and students alike will leave school early on Wednesday because the temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 90s. This follows a very hot Tuesday, and high humidity has made the h
The U. S. health department recently hit pause on a vaccine advisory group's updated rules after realizing a legal step was missed. This group helps guide vaccine decisions for the country. The mix-up came just weeks after a new charter was approved in early April by a top health official. That char
A heavy snow forecast is set to hit the Rockies, with more than a foot of new white expected over the coming days. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory that will be active from late Sunday night until 6 p. m. Monday, covering parts of Boulder, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Grand,
A wind warning is in effect across parts of Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire until 11 p. m. Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. The forecast calls for steady breezes that could reach 40 to 50 miles per hour, especially in areas known for gusty weather such as the San Bernardin
Paris, Hong Kong and Los Angeles‑based All Rights Entertainment has announced the international sales launch of “Christopher Hope and the Secret of Napoleon” at the Cannes Film Market. The film brings together Frankie Muniz, Christopher Lloyd and Thomas Lemoine in a family adventure that marks the f
The state’s education budget has been in the spotlight for years, and 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year. A group of leaders—school district finance chiefs, policy advocates, nonprofit heads, and state officials—are all working to keep schools funded while navigating a new property tax assessme
People often try to make good choices, but they don’t always use outside help the best way. In two studies, researchers asked 89 adults to guess which of two images was brighter while getting tips from seven computer helpers. Each helper behaved differently, showing unique ways of thinking and judgi
For over two decades, experts relied on bullet lead analysis to link suspects to crime scenes. The method claimed to determine if two bullets came from the same box of ammunition by comparing their chemical makeup. But in 2005, the FBI admitted the science behind it was flawed. Investigators had use
