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Scientists analysing high-resolution geochemical data from the rover identified around 24 different mineral types, revealing that the planet’s surface chemistry evolved over time, much like Earth’s ancient oceans. The findings suggest that Mars transitioned from harsh, acidic conditions to more neutral and eventually alkaline environments — marking multiple wet eras increasingly favourable for life. Published … Read more

In a major step toward building AI that continually learns and improves itself, Google researchers said that they have developed a new machine learning model with a self-modifying architecture. Called ‘HOPE’, the new model is said to be better at long-context memory management than existing state-of-the-art AI models. It is meant to serve as a … Read more

You all must have heard the rhythmic tick-tick sound of a clock in a quiet room, have you ever sat and thought about it, why does it happen? The answer lies in the simple science of how clocks keep time. The tick-tick sound comes from the movement of gears and parts inside the clock. In … Read more

When I was a kid, whenever my family and I travelled on a DTC bus in Delhi, I always ended up puking. As far as I remember, not a single trip went by without me feeling uneasy. To this day, I still get a feeling of dizziness and nausea whenever I take a taxi from … Read more

OpenAI has said that while superintelligent systems will bring many benefits, they will also carry risks that could be “potentially catastrophic”. In order to mitigate these harms, the ChatGPT-maker suggested conducting empirical research on AI safety and alignment, including whether the entire AI industry “should slow development to more carefully study these systems.” The company … Read more

Apple has released the first public beta of iOS 26.2, bringing a mix of interface refinements, new customisation options, and app improvements. Among the highlights are alarms for important reminders, a new sleep scoring system, updates to the News and Podcasts apps, and a transparency slider for the Liquid Glass lock screen. What’s New in … Read more