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The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. For those who see the world as a dark place, the universe seems to offer little solace. According to current estimates, approximately 70 percent of the stuff that makes up the cosmos consists of dark…
PORTLAND, Ore. — Mathew Davis, who lives in a homeless shelter in Austin, Texas, would love an apartment of his own. But with the little money he makes donating blood plasma, even a $450-a-month tiny home with no running water and a communal bathroom would…
Federal election monitors traditionally focused on protecting voter rights are tapped to tackle fraud. Police arrest an armed man suspected of lunging at an Ohio gubernatorial candidate. And five people are dead after an Amazon-branded cargo plane crashes at Miami’s main airport. The Justice Department’s…
“Saturday Night Live U.K.” has added a new castmember for its second season with Freddie Meredith joining the gang. The comedian has previously starred in “Such Brave Girls” and “Big Boys.” Meredith, who recently won an award for best newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe for…
Some of the hottest software this year revolves around capturing voices. Whether it’s the sharp dictations of Wispr or the always-listening ears of Granola, voice-centered software currently feels inescapable. Voice dictation is getting so sharp, in fact, that I often write drafts in my notepad…
If you opt for an Android phone over an iPhone, there are certain features you get as standard as part of Android. Then there are other features specific to certain manufacturers, as each Android phone maker puts its own spin on the software. Pixel phones,…
‘Alice,’ ‘Swapped,’ ‘The Red and the Black’: Three high-end period dramas blending modernity and French historical/literary heritage head to Unifrance Rendez-vous, all featuring local talents with universal stories, backed by major players in the French TV industry. It’s been almost 240 years since France started…
The First Person Ever Banned for Life From Kalshi Is George SantosThis week on “Uncanny Valley,” we dig into the latest prediction market buzz and examine how the former US representative George Santos was fined more than $71,000 for allegedly attempting to manipulate the prediction…
Russian mathematicians have taught AI models how to talk so bear with me while I explain it, what guessing the weight of a pig has to do with it all. I recently met with a brilliant Russian mathematician who showed me a way for artificial…
Another Apple event is almost here, though this one will likely feel a little different than the September events of lore. It’s the first Apple event since CEO Tim Cook’s departure, and might be the first time the public gets a taste of how the…
