Mya, aged 3, and her mother Vicky playing with an AI toy called Gabbo during an observation at the University of Cambridge’s Faculty of Education Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge Even the most cutting-edge AI models are prone to…
Get the Popular Science daily newsletter Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. As if soaring above the brilliant blue ocean isn’t spectacular enough, the New England Aquarium’s aerial survey team recently experienced two back-two-back sightings of…
An international team of astronomers, including researchers from the University of Toronto, has identified the brightest Fast Radio Burst (FRB) ever observed and traced its origin to a nearby galaxy using a coordinated network of radio telescopes. FRBs are among…
If your Playdate wishlist is anything like mine (endless), here’s a good excuse to actually go ahead and free some of those games from limbo: Panic is running a sale across the Playdate Catalog to celebrate its three-year anniversary. Sure,…
Aether OS puts a full-fledged desktop in your browser that ties directly into the AT Protocol. That means it connects to your Bluesky account and other public records. It offers a pretty full suite of apps, 42 in total, covering…
ByteDance has paused plans to launch its new AI video model globally, according to a report in The Information. The Chinese company, best known as TikTok’s parent organization (and now a minority shareholder in its U.S. spinoff), launched Seedance 2.0…
The iRestore Elite Helmet + Battery is on sale, from March 15 through March 31, dropping to $1,879 ($419 off). Considering the helmet alone retails for $1,899, this deal scores you a rechargeable battery at no extra cost. The additional…
Quantum computers won’t be truly useful until they can correct their mistakes davide bonaldo / Alamy Quantum computers are already here, but they make far too many errors. This is arguably the biggest obstacle to the technology really becoming useful,…
Get the Popular Science daily newsletter Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. If you’ve invested in an iPhone, what do you use it for most? Maybe it’s taking photos, or messaging friends and family, or just…
Melatonin has quickly become one of the most widely used sleep aids for children around the world. Its popularity is largely driven by the belief that it is a natural and easily accessible solution for insomnia. However, new research suggests…
May 31, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners pitcher Luis Castillo (58) throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the sixth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: John Froschauer-Imagn Images With 13 games over the next 14 days, the Seattle Mariners…
Greg Abel’s first big Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A, BRK-B) deal looks familiar on purpose: cash, housing, and a business the company already understands. But Berkshire’s $8.5 billion purchase of Taylor Morrison (TMHC) is not just a Buffett rerun. It gives investors…
Callum Turner has left his mark on the big screen — but also on Dua Lipa’s heart. The couple first sparked romance rumors in January 2024 when they were spotted cozying up together at an event. Turner kept things on…
