Image Credits:Golden Sikorka / Getty ImagesA new startup, Mechanize, founded by renowned AI researcher Tamay Besiroglu, has sparked significant debate with its bold mission to fully automate all human labor. Besiroglu, also the founder of the nonprofit AI research organization Epoch, announced the venture on X (formerly Twitter), stating the goal is "the full...
The newly reprocessed 2003 Hubble observations of the Sombrero Galaxy. (ESA/Hubble & NASA, K. Noll)To celebrate 35 years of discoveries, the Hubble Space Telescope has released a newly enhanced image of one of the sky’s most captivating galaxies: the Sombrero Galaxy.A Hat in the Sky: The Sombrero Galaxy's Unique AppearanceAlso known as Messier 104, this...
Something's going on beneath the surface of North AmericaNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Scientific Visualization Studio The Blue Marble Next Generation data is courtesy of Reto Stockli (NASA/GSFC) and NASA's Earth ObservatoryA study published in the journal Nature Geoscience has revealed a subtle yet significant phenomenon beneath the North American continent: its ancient bedrock is...
Does the US have a CT overuse problem? Scientists believe soDepositphotosA recent study has raised concerns about the excessive use of CT (computed tomography) scans, linking them to approximately 5% of all new cancer diagnoses annually. Since 2007, the use of CT scans in the United States has grown by 30%.Researchers at the University...
Center of the Milky Way seen through NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope's infrared camera. (NASA, JPL-Caltech/Susan Stolovy (SSC/Caltech) et al.)Astronomers have long been intrigued by two puzzling phenomena at the center of our galaxy. First, the gas in the so-called Central Molecular Zone (CMZ)—a dense and turbulent region near the Milky Way's core—appears to be ionized...
Some giant storms on Jupiter can generate mushballs if conditions are just right. (NASA)The weather on Jupiter may, in some ways, resemble phenomena on Earth, but there are peculiarities that completely defy our understanding.The “Mushball” HypothesisScientists now propose an explanation for the strange properties of the planet’s chaotic clouds: during massive thunderstorms with lightning and...
Image Credits:Bryce Durbin / TechCrunchOpenAI’s newly released o3 and o4-mini AI models push the boundaries of current technology in many ways. However, despite their advancements, these models are showing an increase in hallucinations — making up incorrect or fictional information — more often than some of the company’s older models.Hallucinations Remain a Persistent ChallengeHallucinations...
The pillow speaker uses bone conduction technology to deliver audio to your ears onlyJabeesWhether it's the discomfort of headphones or earbuds, or sharing a bed with someone who prefers silence, drifting off to sleep with audio isn’t always the easiest way to unwind. However, this affordable and practical speaker might be the perfect solution...
The Dangbei N2 mini offers 1080p streaming entertainment for those on a budgetDangbeiDangbei has just launched a compact Full HD smart projector in the US, which comes mounted on a gimbal-style stand, allowing one-handed image adjustments over a 190-degree range. The model, called the N2 mini, supports popular apps like Netflix and Prime Video,...
The Hotaru turntable "adds an enticing visual element to analog audio, creating a multisensory engagement with the music"Audio TechnicaInterest in vinyl records has been growing steadily in recent years, and for those looking for something unique to play their analog treasures on, Audio Technica might have the perfect answer—especially if you missed the chance...
