Some say we’ve entered a new age of AI-enabled scientific discovery. But human insight and creativity still can’t be automated.

A giant virus discovered in Japan is adding fuel to the provocative idea that viruses helped create complex life. Named ushikuvirus, it infects amoebae and shows unique traits that connect different families of giant DNA viruses.

“This finding by Perseverance …is the closest we have ever come to discovering life on Mars,” said acting NASA administrator Sean Duffy in a statement. “The identification of a potential biosignature on the Red Planet is a groundbreaking discovery, and one that will advance our understanding of Mars.”

Warner Bros. Discovery on Wednesday disclosed a fourth bidder submitted an offer for the company, adding to bids from Netflix, Paramount and Comcast, though little is known about the unnamed firm. Three other companies submitted offers for the media ...

Paramount executives have begun speaking to WBD shareholders to gauge their interest in tendering their shares against the recommendation of WBD's board to sell its studio and streaming assets to Netflix. Paramount altered its offer Monday with a personal ...

Warner Bros. Discovery says Discovery Global’s equity value is between $1.33 and $6.86 per share, according to a new regulatory filing on Tuesday. The new range is a major factor in the calculation WBD shareholders must make in choosing between Netflix ...