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Rocky planet discovered in outer orbit challenges planet formation theory

An international group of astronomers has identified a faraway planetary system that calls into question one of the most widely accepted ideas about how planets take shape. In most planetary systems observed across the Milky Way, scientists see the same…

Bitcoin biopic starring Casey Affleck to use AI to generate locations and tweak performances

Killing Satoshi, an upcoming biopic about the elusive creator of Bitcoin, will reportedly rely heavily on artificial intelligence to generate locations and adjust actors’ performances, Variety reports. The film was announced in 2025 as being directed by Doug Liman (The…

4chan’s creator says ‘Epstein had nothing to do’ with creating infamous far-right board /pol/

Epstein had nothing to do with the reintroduction of a politics board to 4chan, nor anything else related to the site. The decision to add the board was made weeks beforehand, and the board was added almost 24 hours prior…

Airbnb plans to bake in AI features for search, discovery and support

Airbnb has taken its time to launch AI features within the app, but CEO Brian Chesky on Friday said the company is now planning to bake in features powered by large language models that would help users search for listings,…

OpenAI Is Nuking Its 4o Model. China’s ChatGPT Fans Aren’t OK

On June 6, 2024, Esther Yan got married online. She set a reminder for the date, because her partner wouldn’t remember it was happening. She had planned every detail—dress, rings, background music, design theme—with her partner, Warmie, who she had…

These 5 diets could add years to your life even if you have bad genes

A healthy diet has long been linked to living into old age – and you don’t have to adhere to it perfectly to reap the benefits SolStock/Getty Images Five dietary patterns have been associated with living years longer, regardless of…

Metal detectorist finds 19th century Japanese coin in Australia

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. A metal detector hobbyist discovered a centuries’ old coin while scouring an abandoned sports field—and the coin  is especially rare for the area. In…

Omega-3 fish oil supplements could backfire without this key enzyme

Nearly 19 million adults in the United States take fish oil supplements. These products are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, mainly eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, commonly known as EPA and DHA. Many people use them in hopes of lowering…

Apple’s Magic Mouse is down to $68 right now

Apple’s USB-C Magic Mouse is back on sale for about $11 off its usual retail price of $79. At $68, that’s a savings of 14 percent for one of Apple’s best accessories from a company that does not often run…

What’s behind the mass exodus at xAI?

The past few days have been a wild ride for xAI, which is racking up staff and cofounder departure announcements left and right. On Tuesday and Wednesday, cofounder Yuhuai (Tony) Wu announced his departure and that it was “time for…