#Science & Technology

Scientists have successfully, albeit fleetingly, transmuted lead into gold using a high-energy particle collider. This isn't practical alchemy, but confirms theoretical physics around nuclear reactions and isotopic changes.

Microsoft has banned its employees from using the Chinese chatbot DeepSeek due to security and propaganda concerns. This follows similar bans from various government agencies, highlighting growing AI security risks.

A Japanese company has created the world’s smallest SSD, measuring just 3.8 x 2.4 millimeters! It’s designed for small devices and offers 256GB of storage, pushing the boundaries of miniaturization in tech.

The central solenoid, a critical component of the massive ITER fusion reactor, is now finished after decades of development. This accomplishment marks a major milestone in the quest for sustainable fusion energy.

OpenAI is acquiring Windsurf, an AI coding assistant, for $3 billion. This move aims to automate programming at a higher level than current tools, potentially impacting developers and challenging rivals. Windsurf could become a core part of the developer workflow.

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.

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.

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!