Meet Chonkus, the mutant cyanobacteria that could help sink climate change
The mutant of the lab-studied Synechococcus elongatus has traits good for ocean carbon storage.
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Death of alien-hunting Arecibo Telescope traced to cable issues 3 years earlier, ‘alarming’ report finds
A scathing new report points to unclear protocols and multiple failures to raise alarms at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico before the collapse of the site’s radio telescope in 2020.
Secondhand EVs will flood the market in 2026, JD Power says
If you’ve been wanting an electric car but everything seems too expensive, there’s some good news on the horizon. A whole lot of EV leases are due to expire in 2026, which should lead to something of a glut, according…
Misinformation on social media leads to ineffective voting decisions, study suggests
A recent study published in the journal Political Behavior examines how social media influences voters’ information-gathering behaviors and decision quality, particularly in an environment where misinformation can spread. The researchers found that while social media platforms can enhance informed voting…
Bees flying near cars are dying by the millions, a roadkill study suggests
Scientists in Utah put sticky traps on car bumpers to tally how many bees get hit on a typical trip. The broader toll is immense, they estimate.
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.
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…
