Mars' surface rocks have been quietly preserving secrets about the planet’s past. The unusual mineral composition of pale rocks in Jezero Crater indicates they formed under extremely warm and wet conditions, challenging previous assumptions about Mars' history."On Earth, these minerals develop in regions with heavy rainfall and warm climates or in hydrothermal environments like...
Image Credits:sompong_tom(opens in a new window)/ Getty ImagesSilicon Valley is betting big on AI agents. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman predicts they will “join the workforce” this year, while Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella believes they will replace some knowledge-based jobs. Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has even stated that the company aims to be “the number...
Image Credits: GREG BAKER/AFP / Getty ImagesDeepSeek is making waves. This week, Chinese AI lab DeepSeek surged into the spotlight as its chatbot app topped the Apple App Store and Google Play charts. Trained with compute-efficient techniques, DeepSeek’s AI models have sparked discussions among Wall Street analysts and tech experts about the U.S.'s ability...
Image Credits:Carol Yepes / Getty ImagesLife guarantees three things: death, taxes, and unpopular design overhauls from tech companies. The latest to spark frustration is Apple Mail, which underwent a major redesign in iOS 18—now rolling out on iPads and MacBooks.The update categorizes emails into sections like Primary, Transactions, Updates, and Promotions while also adding...
Overview of the heat treatment process, demonstrated with a screen printed PEDOT:PSS pattern on fabric that remains stable after washing in detergent. Credit: Advanced Materials (2025). DOI: 10.1002/adma.202415827Recent advancements in materials science have unlocked new opportunities for bioelectronics manufacturing, especially for devices intended for use in or on the human body. These devices help monitor and...
Spinal stimulation synced with rehabilitation robotics allows paralysed people to move.NeuroRestore/EPFL/CHUV 2025 CC BY-SA 4.0A recent study has tested a groundbreaking proof-of-concept technology that combines electrical stimulation with rehabilitation robotics, allowing individuals paralyzed by spinal injuries to regain more natural movement. This innovation aims to enhance recovery outcomes.In 2022, New Atlas covered how a spinal...
Image Credits: SXSW 2025Just as genome sequencing maps an organism's genetic makeup, Bryan Johnson—the investor and founder of the Don’t Die movement—wants to launch “foodome” sequencing.“We’re going to sequence the U.S. ‘foodome,’ meaning we’ll test 20% of the foods that make up 80% of the American diet—essentially the everyday staples,” Johnson said Thursday at...
Image Credits: Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC / Getty ImagesNext week, Meta will introduce one of its most significant changes to fact-checking across its platforms.Starting March 18, Meta will roll out its version of Community Notes for Facebook, Instagram, and Threads users in the U.S. The system is modeled after the crowdsourced fact-checking approach Twitter introduced...
The Type 00 sure has an eye-catching design – and it appears even more so out on the roadJaguarWhether you love it or hate it, Jaguar has successfully sparked conversation as it redefines its brand. Its latest move in that direction is debuting the bold Type 00 EV concept on the streets of Paris...
Image Credits: TelegramTelegram’s crypto wallet, developed by third-party company The Open Platform (TOP), has introduced new features for users who engage with Telegram beyond messaging. These updates include multi-asset trading and yield-generating options.Built on the TON blockchain, TOP launched the wallet in 2023. The company reported that over 100 million users have signed up...
