Perseverance rover watches ‘googly eye’ solar eclipse from Mars
NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover was treated to a ‘googly eye’ solar eclipse on Sept. 30 as the planet’s moon Phobos passed in front of the sun.
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Recap: Our “AI in DC” conference was great—here’s what you missed
Ars Technica descended in force last week upon our nation’s capital, setting up shop in the International Spy Museum for a three-panel discussion on artificial intelligence, infrastructure, security, and how compliance with policy changes over the next decade or so…
What makes baseball’s “magic mud” so special?
Since the 1940s, baseball players have been spreading a special kind of “magic mud” on new baseballs to reduce the slick, glossy shine and give pitchers a firmer grip. Now, scientists at the University of Pennsylvania have identified just what…
Friendships are driven by compatibility and support across cultures, study finds
Across 12 nations, people predominantly make friends based on shared traits, support, and socializing opportunities, with lesser emphasis on self-serving goals like career advancement or mating. This research was published in Personality & Individual Differences. While the reasons for making…
ChatGPT has a new vanity domain name, and it may have cost $15 million
On Wednesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman merely tweeted “chat.com,” announcing that the company had acquired the short domain name, which now points to the company’s ChatGPT AI assistant when visited in a web browser. As of Thursday morning, “chatgpt.com” still…
Mercedes-Benz previews next CLA, breaks EV distance record in testing
Mercedes-Benz is hard at work putting the finishing touches on the next generation of its sleek CLA sedan. Due to be officially introduced next year, it will feature the latest and greatest in Mercedes’ powertrain technology and software, and ahead…
A star winked out of sight. Could it be a ‘failed supernova’?
The dramatic dimming of a star in the nearby Andromeda galaxy could mark the birth of a black hole.
Scientists just got 1 step closer to creating a ‘superheavy’ element that is so big, it will add a new row to the periodic table
Scientists have discovered a new way of creating superheavy elements by firing supercharged ion beams at dense atoms. The team believes this method could potentially help synthesize the hypothetical “element 120,” which would be heavier than any known element.
Pompeii victims aren’t who we thought they were, DNA analysis reveals
An ancient-DNA analysis of victims in Pompeii who died in Mount Vesuvius’ eruption reveals some unusual relations between the people who died together.
Sweet tooth, sweet disposition? Taste preference linked to personality in four distinct cultures
A recent study in the Journal of Research in Personality provides evidence of a link between people’s taste preferences and personality traits. The study, conducted across four different countries, suggests that individuals who have a strong liking for sweet foods…
