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Scientists have long known that Mercury shrank — but new research suggests that that process is ongoing, and leaving wrinkles behind. 
Off-World

Mercury Has Wrinkles Because It’s Shrinking, Scientists Say

It's kind of like the wrinkles that form on an old apple.

By Noor Al-Sibai

Car tires are leaching hundreds of chemicals and microplastics, including known carcinogenics, into the ocean, worrying scientists.
Science & Energy

Your Evil Car Is Filling the Ocean With Microplastics, Scientists Say

They're a disaster for the environment in more ways than you think.

By Victor Tangermann

Neuralink scientists kept the monkey alive even thought it was clear that it was already terminal from its severe brain swelling.
Neuroscience and Brain

Autopsy Found That Neuralink Implant “Ruptured” Monkey’s Brain

And Neuralink really doesn't want you to see the photos.

By Frank Landymore

A growing number of container ships are using sails and even kites to propel themselves across the ocean, saving fuel and cutting emissions.
Energy

They’re Putting Sails on Giant Container Ships

"Wind is free fuel."

By Victor Tangermann

Researchers from MIT found that subjects, who were "primed" for a specific AI experience almost always ended up having that experience.
Artificial Intelligence

AI Chatbots Are Only Useful If You Think They Are, Scientists Find

"AI is a mirror."

By Victor Tangermann

You can now purchase an NFT of Starbucks' famous pumpkin spice latte, though of course, you won't be able to taste it.
NFTs

Starbucks Is Now Selling Pumpkin Spice NFTs

How is this still a thing?

By Noor Al-Sibai

Videos show Tesla's Cybertruck slowly driving down a road, with a second-stage Raptor Vacuum on a trailer behind it.
Advanced Transport

Awesome Video Shows Cybertruck Towing Gigantic Starship Engine

It can definitely tow a trailer.

By Victor Tangermann

Sam Bankman-Fried's old college roommate testified that the ex-FTX CEO would only take "occassional naps" on his Bahamian bean bag.
Blockchain

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Friend Says He Was Exaggerating How Much He Slept on His Bean Bag Chair

Et tu, bean bag?

By Maggie Harrison Dupré

X owner Elon Musk is confused about why users aren't enthusiastic about not being able to see headlines anymore.
Elon Musk

Elon Musk Baffled About Why People Would Want to See Headline Before Clicking Article

Headlines? Who needs em!

By Frank Landymore

The first generation "Editions" line of Apple Watches which came encrusted in 18 karat gold are being left out to dry.
Future Society

Apple Says Its $17k Gold-Plated Watch Is Obsolete

Money well spent.

By Frank Landymore

Seattle is to pay nearly $2 million in the death of William Yurek, who may have survived a heart attack were it not for poorly kept paperwork.
Developments

Man Died After 911 Put His House on a “Blacklist” and He Had a Heart Attack

A paperwork mishap may have cost a Seattle man his life.

By Maggie Harrison Dupré

If Seekr's AI algorithm is to be believed, The Messenger's reporting isn't all that reliable. Tough foot for a partnership to start on, no?
Artificial Intelligence

News Site Partners with AI Service That Measures Reliability, Which Flags Its Articles as Unreliable

That said, maybe take these scores with a grain of salt.

By Maggie Harrison Dupré

As Ozempic and Wegovy continue to rush off the selves, snack industry investors are concerned about its appetite suppressing qualities. 
Food

Snack Food Investors Concerned About the Rise of Semaglutide

A dark capitalist twist.

By Noor Al-Sibai

Apparently, Disney — a company famous for its fierce defense of its IP — doesn't have a squeak to say about AI-generated Terrorist Mickey.
Artificial Intelligence

Disney Has No Comment on Microsoft’s AI Generating Pictures of Mickey Mouse Doing 9/11

We're dying to know what Disney thinks about Microsoft's AI-generated Terrorist Mickey.

By Maggie Harrison Dupré

More than 150 pink river dolphins died in Lake Tefé in Brazil's Amazonas state, a "catastrophe" that is startling scientists.
Science & Energy

150 Dolphins Die as Water Hits Hot Tub Temperature

"If something bad happens to the dolphins, we are next."

By Victor Tangermann

FTX employees stumbled upon a line of code that gave the company special privileges — and then one of them got fired. 
Blockchain

Months Before Collapse, FTX Employees Discovered a Mysterious Backdoor

There's even more damning evidence.

By Noor Al-Sibai

Facebook owner Meta is laying off employees in its Reality Labs division, who were tasked with developing custom silicon.
Metaverse

Facebook Laying Off Metaverse Employees

Even more layoffs.

By Victor Tangermann

Shell has begun targeting the youth with a new "Road Trip" ad campaign baked into the popular video game Fortnite.
Climate Change

Shell Using Fortnite to Promote Gasoline to Youths

How do you do, fellow kids?

By Victor Tangermann

New York City is still sinking a little bit each year, but NASA says that its iconic skyscrapers are not to blame.
Science & Energy

Scientists Say No, NYC Isn’t Sinking Because of Its Skyscrapers

But it's sinking all the same.

By Noor Al-Sibai

China is now planning to expand the station by doubling the number of modules, giving it a lot more room in orbit.
Off-World

China’s Doubling the Size of Its Space Station

So much room for activities.

By Victor Tangermann