Top Technology Stories of 2024

Throughout 2024, we saw further development of artificial intelligence, AI systems, and new legal action brought against technology companies. Here is a look back at some of the biggest tech stories we covered in 2024.

20 Jan 2025,·7 mins mins

Private Lander Carrying NASA Experiments Lands on the Moon

A private spacecraft carrying several science experiments has successfully landed on the Moon. The lander, called Blue Ghost, was built by the American company Firefly Aerospace. The spacecraft touched down March 2 on the part of the Moon's near side called Mer Christum.

19 Jan 2025,·4 mins mins

Study: Millions of Europeans Could Die from Heat by end of Century

A new study warns that millions of Europeans could die from heat-related causes by the end of the century. The study was based on computer simulations of predicted climate activity in 854 different European cities. It found that extreme temperatures, mostly heat, could kill as many as 2.3 million people in Europe by 2100.

03 Jan 2025,·4 mins mins

2024 Another Big Year for Space Exploration

As we enter the new year, we take a look back at some of the biggest space stories of 2024. Nearly one year ago, a private spacecraft completed the first U.S. moon landing in more than 50 years. The American space agency, NASA, announced the space lander called Odysseus had touched

02 Jan 2025,·7 mins mins

Important Terms and Ideas for Describing Artificial Intelligence

There are several terms experts use to describe computer systems in the field of artificial intelligence. Recently, the French news agency AFP defined some of the common terms and ideas used in that field. Here is a version for English learners.

25 Dec 2024,·7 mins mins

Astronauts Stay Busy on International Space Station Awaiting Flight Home

Two American astronauts awaiting their return flight from the International Space Station, ISS, have stayed busy carrying out a series of scientific experiments. The U.S. space agency, NASA, has said the pair Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will

21 Dec 2024,·7 mins mins

Large Chilean Frog at Risk from Climate Change

A large frog species that lived alongside dinosaurs and is considered a living fossil is now losing ground in its native Chile. Climate change and human actions are damaging the creature's living environment or habitat.

18 Dec 2024,·2 mins mins

Researchers in Michigan Aim to Grow Stronger Apple Trees

Researchers in the U.S. state of Michigan are looking for ways to help apple trees survive bad weather. To do this, one researcher plans to use a late bloomer. The late blooming tree is a native Michigan apple tree known by the scientific name Malus coronaria.

14 Dec 2024,·6 mins mins

The Sky Promises Many Big Events in 2025

The world will have to wait until 2026 for the next total solar eclipse. However, the sky promises plenty of other big events in 2025. The new year starts off with a six-planet parade in January that people will be able to see for weeks.

09 Nov 2024,·4 mins mins

Researchers Use Chemical Examinations and Human Smell to Study Ancient Remains

A recent study about the smell of Egyptian mummies reached some surprising findings. The ancient bodies did not smell bad, the researchers found. Instead, they say, the remains mostly smelled good.

08 Nov 2024,·5 mins mins