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Physicists create formula for how many times you can fold a crêpe

There is a limit to how many times you can fold a crêpe ResonX /Jasmin Schoenzart If you gently fold a disc made of some flexible and possibly tasty material, what makes it stay folded? And how many times can…

14 silly, never-before-seen images from the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Accidentally running face-first into your mom’s butt is funny, no matter your species. The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards opened for entries this week and…

Gum disease bacterium linked to breast cancer growth and spread

Scientists at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and the Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy have identified a surprising link between oral health and breast cancer. Their research shows that a bacterium commonly associated with gum disease may help initiate…

OpenAI is putting ChatGPT, its browser and code generator into one desktop app

OpenAI is developing a “super app” for desktop that unifies ChatGPT, its browser and its Codex app, according to the Wall Street Journal and CNBC. A company spokesperson told the publications that OpenAI Chief of Applications Fidji Simo will lead…

Valve’s huge SteamOS 3.8 update adds long-awaited features — and supports Steam Machine

Not only is it the first release to support the upcoming Steam Machine living room gaming PC, it comes with long-awaited features for Valve’s handhelds and more support for other companies’ handhelds than we’ve seen to date — including Microsoft…

Amazon acquires Rivr, maker of a stair-climbing delivery robot

Rivr, a Zurich-based autonomous robotics startup known for its stair-climbing delivery robot, has been acquired by Amazon in a deal that signals the e-commerce giant’s interest in doorstep delivery. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. Co-founder and CEO Marko Bjelonic,…

US Takes Down Botnets Used in Record-Breaking Cyberattacks

The collection of millions of hacked computers known as Aisuru and Kimwolf have been used to launch some of the biggest distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks ever seen. Now United States law enforcement agencies have wiped both of them off the…

Probiotic cream that ramps up heat production could prevent frostbite

A probiotic cream could make visits to extremely cold environments a little bit safer Aurora Photos, USA Polar explorers and deep-water divers could one day apply a probiotic cream to their skin to ward off frostbite or hypothermia. This optimism…

‘Dune’ tried to warn us against AI

Even the biggest fans of Dune know that Frank Herbert’s classic sci-fi epic quickly veers into the fantastical. Giant subterranean sandworms measuring 1,500 feet long; a narcotic that fuels interstellar travel and bends a user’s perception of space-time; a mystical…

The best strength training plan might be simpler than you think

The first major update to resistance training recommendations in 17 years delivers a straightforward message. Even small amounts of resistance training can improve strength, increase muscle size, enhance power, and support overall physical function. The updated guidance, released by the…