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AI's growing demand for data centers is facing resistance from small towns overwhelmed by resource strain (water, electricity) and concerns about zoning and economic impact. Communities are pushing back against rapid, large-scale development.

New research suggests eukaryotic cells might be able to process information *way* faster than previously thought – potentially a billion times quicker than current biochemical estimates – hinting at a deeper connection between biology & quantum mechanics.

Curiosity rover explores intriguing 'boxwork' formations on Mars – unusual, interconnected structures likely formed by minerals depositing within fractures. This is a rare find showcasing Martian geological history!

Amazon is selling AI-generated books on ADHD management, marketed as expert advice. Experts warn these books contain 'dangerous nonsense' and raise ethical concerns about Amazon's oversight of chatbot-created content on sensitive health topics.

Quanta Magazine surveyed nearly 100 scientists across disciplines about AI's impact. The consensus? AI is already reshaping research, automating tasks, generating hypotheses, and raising questions about the future of scientific discovery and creativity.

Glitter, while festive, is a microplastic contributing to ocean pollution. It's contaminating marine ecosystems and potentially altering ocean chemistry due to its plastic base and metallic coatings.

The article questions why increasing 'tokens' (like educational attainment or LLM parameters) don't necessarily translate to expected gains (like income or intelligence). It draws a parallel to a past paradox in education.

Researchers achieved a wireless data transmission breakthrough, sending the equivalent of almost 2 million HD Netflix streams simultaneously over 4.6km using infrared light. This tech could improve future 5G/6G networks.

A new startup, Mechanize, founded by a prominent AI researcher, is making waves with its ambitious (and controversial) goal to replace all human workers with AI. The article questions the venture’s seriousness.