ChatGPT is reportedly testing image watermarks, but only on free accounts
ChatGPT’s image generation tool is now available to free users—and with that, OpenAI may be taking steps to clearly label what’s AI-made. According to early …
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China just launched a new cable twice as powerful as Thunderbolt 4
A new Chinese-made cable capable of 8K wired connections could soon make your Thunderbolt cable seem like a VGA cable. Designed to handle ultra-high-resolution content …
Scientists found an existing drug that turns human blood into mosquito poison
A new study suggests a surprising and potentially game-changing approach to stopping malaria that involves turning human blood into a death sentence for mosquitos. The …
Scientists revived 7,000-year-old algae and it’s still thriving
At the bottom of the Baltic Sea, buried beneath layers of sediment and sealed off from light and oxygen, ancient phytoplankton have been lying dormant …
There’s a company that claims it can clean microplastics out of your blood
Microplastics are everywhere. They’ve been found in our brains, algae in the Arctic ice, human placentas, beer, and breast milk—but now, according to one luxury …
Science explains why plastic containers always come out of the dishwasher wet
If you’ve ever unloaded a dishwasher and found everything sparkling dry, except for that one plastic container still clinging to a puddle of water, well, …
DARPA just unintentionally created a ‘rocket radar’
A U.S. defense project meant to track underground explosions just made a surprising discovery: it can also detect rockets falling from space. While studying shockwaves …
This is the difference between how humans and AI ‘think’
Artificial intelligence is getting better at mimicking human language, solving problems, and even passing exams. But according to new research, it still can’t replicate one …
A common drug sitting in your medicine cabinet right now may help fight cancer
It’s been a go-to for headaches, fevers, and sore muscles for over a century. But new research suggests that aspirin—the everyday over-the-counter medication sitting in …
Seawater and CO2 may unlock a game-changing new concrete technology
A new material made of seawater, carbon dioxide, and electricity could give the construction industry a much-needed climate upgrade. Developed by researchers at Northwestern University, …
City-killer asteroid chances of hitting Moon increase slightly
NASA has raised the odds that asteroid 2024 YR4, a fast-moving object roughly the size of a 10-story building, could hit the Moon in December …
Using an app to track driving makes people drive more safely, study claims
A new study from AAA confirms something that most of us already know: when drivers know their behavior is being monitored, they tend to drive …
Former NASA engineer says he can defy physics and overcome Earth’s gravity
For decades, scientists have dismissed the idea of reactionless propulsion—the concept of generating thrust without expelling propellant—as a fantasy that defies the laws of physics. …
You can’t use this awesome new Gemini Live AI video feature unless you pay
Early last month, I wrote about how Google was starting to roll out the newest Gemini Live features, including screen sharing and live video. Originally …
Google Maps is brainwashing us, new theory suggests
Over a billion people use Google Maps each month to navigate the world. From traffic detours to locating restaurants, it’s become a default way of …
Earth’s space junk problem got even worse in 2024, ESA reports
Earth’s space junk problem isn’t just growing—it’s accelerating. According to the European Space Agency’s latest Space Environment Report, 2024 saw some of the largest debris-generating …
GPT-4.5 passed a Turing test, according to a new study
Can you tell if you’re chatting with a human or a chatbot? According to a new study, most people can’t. In fact, one of today’s …
The Starliner fiasco was a lot worse than NASA made it sound, astronauts reveal
What was meant to be a triumphant crewed test flight for Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft nearly became a catastrophe. And new revelations from NASA astronauts Butch …
The surprising reason you should switch to filtered coffee
For many people, mornings don’t officially begin until the first sip of coffee. But while we might be picky about our beans or roast, a …
Space gas stations are real: US Space Force readies plan to refuel satellites in orbit
Space isn’t just about exploration anymore. It’s about infrastructure. And the US Space Force is getting ready to test space gas stations, a key part …
NASA spotted an almost perfectly round circle of clouds over the ocean
Clouds usually come in chaotic, shifting forms that look like cotton balls, dragons, or even your favorite cartoon character if you squint just right. But …
Dazzling video shows rare ‘red lightning’ exploding over Tibet
One night in May 2022, two astrophotographers camping near Lake Puma Yumco in Tibet caught something extraordinary on film: bursts of glowing red lightning dancing …
Do we live in a simulation? Researcher claims he found proof of our universe’s source code
What if the universe isn’t as spontaneous as it seems? What if the galaxies, the laws of physics—even you—are all running on code? It’s a …
Hawaii is sinking into the ocean at a frighteningly fast pace
Hawaii rose from the ocean, born of ancient volcanic fire. But now, in a twist few expected, it’s sinking back down. A new study from …
Groundbreaking new EV charging tech adds 250 miles of range in 5 minutes
Electric vehicle charging is finally starting to catch up to the pace of daily life. Huawei just unveiled a new EV megawatt charging system that …
Researchers found a bizarre way to make wood as transparent as glass
Wood that you can see through? It sounds like something that shouldn’t exist, doesn’t it? Well, scientists have already proven it can be done. And …
This new device is designed to generate electricity from the Earth’s rotation
In a world chasing cleaner energy, a group of physicists may have uncovered a surprising new way to make power: by tapping into the Earth’s …
Researchers discovered a hair loss breakthrough that’s shockingly simple
Hair loss affects millions, yet treatments remain frustratingly complex. Some require a daily commitment, others have side effects—and many simply don’t work for everyone. But …
How one woman built America’s longest driveway and made racing history
If you were driving through the Mojave Desert and spotted a cracked, four-mile stretch of sun-bleached pavement, you probably wouldn’t think twice about it. It …
Astronomers finally spotted auroras on Neptune
Despite being part of our own solar system, Neptune has long been a cosmic mystery. It’s the most distant planet from the Sun and also …
