New physics equations explain universal laws of how things break, from glass to pasta
A fallen vase, a crushed sugar cube, and exploding bubbles all have something in common. A new mathematical equation reveals that they break down in a similar way. French scientists recently discovered a mathematical formula that describes the size distribution of the pieces that form when something is crushed. According to a new study published […]
Microreactor startup Antares raises $96 million for nuclear power on land, sea and space
Nuclear power startup Antares announced Tuesday that it has raised $96 million in Series B funding as it advances the design of a small modular nuclear reactor. The round was led by Shine Capital, with participation from Alt Capital, Caffeinated, FiftyThree Stations, Industrious and others, and consists of $71 million in equity and $25 million […]
Livestreamed Mushroom Travel Spectacle with Brian Johnson
When I was 18, I bought cheap tickets from my college class’s Facebook group to go see Grimes perform at a nearby music festival. That sunny afternoon, in the crowd, a drug-addicted man kept trying to climb a young, fragile tree for a better view. He failed again and again, but it was simply impossible […]
A woman wearing an upside-down crown is buried in an elaborate 2,700-year-old tomb in Greece
Greek archaeologists have discovered the tomb of an exiled aristocratic woman and call her the “Lady with the Upside Down Crown.” A burial from the 7th century BC is notable for an elaborate bronze crown placed upside down on the woman’s head. This may have meant the final end of her power. The Lady’s tomb […]
Netflix launches mobile version of Red Dead Redemption
Red Dead Redemption joined the Netflix game catalog on Tuesday. This is a great moment for fans of the series, as it means the game will be officially available for iOS and Android devices for the first time. Players with a Netflix subscription can now download games with mobile-friendly controls, including touchscreen shooting and navigation. […]
Report shows ChatGPT referrals to retailer apps are up 28% year over year
New data shows ChatGPT’s growing influence as a source of referrals to e-commerce websites and how small its share of this market currently is. ChatGPT referrals to retailers’ mobile apps increased 28% year-over-year during the Black Friday holiday shopping weekend, which runs from Thursday to Thanksgiving Day Sunday, according to new analysis from Apptopia, a […]
India orders messaging apps to work only with active SIM cards to prevent fraud and abuse
December 2, 2025Ravi LakshmananRegulatory Compliance/Online Safety India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed app-based telecom service providers to ensure that their platforms cannot be used without an active SIM card linked to a user’s mobile number. To this end, messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, Snapchat, Arattai, Sharechat, Josh, JioChat, Signal, i.e. Telecommunications Identified User Entities […]
OpenAI slams app suggestions that look like ads
ChatGPT made an unwelcome suggestion about the Peloton app during a conversation, sparking backlash from OpenAI customers. People were worried that ads would reach even paying customers. However, OpenAI has made it clear that the app proposal is not an advertisement, but rather a lame attempt to integrate app discovery functionality within conversations. In a […]
AWS re:Invent 2025: How to watch and follow live
re:Invent 2025, Amazon Web Services’ massive annual event, begins in earnest today in Las Vegas. Last year’s event primarily focused on the company’s AI efforts, including new foundational models, services to tackle AI hallucinations, and new security measures. And based on what Amazon has announced so far, and the lineup of speakers and programs that […]
Amazon begins testing ‘ultra-fast’ 30-minute delivery
Amazon announced that it is launching a new service in Seattle and Philadelphia that will complete deliveries within 30 minutes. The new “super-fast” delivery option will help Amazon better compete with services like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Instacart. The company says customers will be able to order a variety of products including milk, eggs, fresh […]