#Science & Technology

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!

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.

Huawei unveiled CloudMatrix 384, an AI system claiming to outperform Nvidia's GB200 NVL72, with nearly double the compute power. It uses significantly more power, though efficiency is less of a concern in its target market.