The optical disc onslaught continues, with LG quitting Blu-ray players
Like with much of physical media, the onslaught against optical media is ongoing. In the…
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OpenAI introduces “Santa Mode” to ChatGPT for ho-ho-ho voice chats
On Thursday, OpenAI announced that ChatGPT users can now talk to a simulated version of…
Studies pin down exactly when humans and Neanderthals swapped DNA
Two recent studies suggest that the gene flow (as the young people call it these…
Generating power with a thin, flexible thermoelectric film
The No. 1 nuisance with smartphones and smartwatches is that we need to charge them…
Neandertal genes in people today came from hook-ups around 47,000 years ago
Most present-day humans carry a small amount of Neandertal DNA that can be traced back…
The ‘Blob,’ an unprecedented marine heat wave, killed 4 million seabirds
Millions of other animals may have perished too, suggesting the die-off event might be one…
Modern human ancestors and Neanderthals mated during a 7,000-year-long ‘pulse,’ 2 new studies reveal
An analysis of genomes from some of the earliest modern humans to live in Europe…
Our sun may be overdue for a ‘superflare’ stronger than billions of atomic bombs, new research warns
A conceptual image of the sun launching a massive fiery plume toward Earth.
Largest-ever survey on ayahuasca highlights links to better mental health and wellbeing
A new study published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs has uncovered significant associations between…
Intel Arc B580 review: A $249 RTX 4060 killer, one-and-a-half years later
Intel doesn’t have a ton to show for its dedicated GPU efforts yet. After much…
Google steps into “extended reality” once again with Android XR
Citing “years of investment in AI, AR, and VR,” Google is stepping into the augmented…
What are ‘attachment styles,’ and is there science to back them up?
Attachment styles are real, but there are a lot of misconceptions about how they work.
4 biologists awarded Germany’s most prestigious scientific award, worth 2.5 million euros
The Leibniz Prize is awarded annually to scientists for their “outstanding achievements in the field…
Flesh-eating human parasite sweeping across Central America is raising concerns in US — what to know
New World screwworm was largely eradicated from the U.S. and Central America in the 1960s…
Scientists spot ‘L-shaped structures’ and ‘weird things’ near monster black hole in epic new Hubble telescope images
New Hubble Space Telescope images of a black hole-powered quasar reveal ‘weird’ structures and gigantic…
Weight loss drugs may also treat addiction, Alzheimer’s, and heart disease
One of Dr. Mo Sarhan’s patients was experiencing intense cravings for opioids and alcohol when…
AI helps ID paint chemistry of Berlin Wall murals
The fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989 was a seminal moment in 20th…
Expressive suppression can effectively reduce negative emotions under specific conditions
Published in the Personality & Social Psychology Bulletin, a new study reveals that expressive suppression…
In an odd bit of propaganda, Belarus claims to have its own Starlink technology
In recent days, there has been a smattering of coverage in state-run Russian media outlets…
YouTube TV raisies prices $10 per month in 2025, citing content costs, quality
YouTube TV, now one of the country’s leading cable (or cable-ish) television providers, is starting…
These are the viruses that defined 2024
Here’s the latest on mpox, bird flu, dengue and other viral outbreaks that flared up…
‘Drones’ swarm New Jersey and New York. How close are we to learning what these UAPs actually are?
Reports of unidentified flying objects in the northeast U.S. are on the rise, but so…
Objectification and abuse of women: New study highlights a dangerous connection
Intimate partner violence is a global scourge. One in four Australian women have experienced physical…
Trump’s nominee to lead NASA favors a full embrace of commercial space
ORLANDO, Florida—On Wednesday, Jared Isaacman made his first public appearance since his nomination earlier this…
