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Users are reporting loved ones developing bizarre delusions and exhibiting 'ChatGPT-induced psychosis' after extensive interaction with OpenAI's chatbot. The delusions often involve spiritual and supernatural beliefs.

The author's seemingly simple attempt to boil potatoes with a friend led to a discussion about optimizing processes, drawing an analogy to Java concurrency and thread management. It's a surprising real-world connection!

The US has approved the first genetically edited pigs for human food consumption. These pigs have been edited using CRISPR technology to remove a receptor the PRRS virus uses, making them immune to the virus and improving pork production.

Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro AI has successfully beaten the classic video game Pokémon Blue, a feat announced by Google CEO Sundar Pichai. The achievement involved a livestream showcasing the AI's gameplay.

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.