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Mary-Jane Rubenstein, a religion scholar at Wesleyan University, examines the implications of humanity’s venture into space in her 2022 book, Astrotopia: The Dangerous Religion of the Corporate Space Race, which was released in paperback in 2024. She traces this endeavor back to the book of Genesis, suggesting that the biblical narrative of dominion over Earth […]

The development of the AI-driven models took several months, but once established, they were capable of designing candidates for therapies in a very short time, reportedly within a day. Researchers focused on anti-COVID nanobodies—smaller and less common relatives of antibodies—after determining these molecules would be well-suited for the limited computational resources available. This decision proved

The em dash, a long punctuation mark (—), is increasingly prevalent in AI-generated writing. This stylistic choice has raised questions about its use and appropriateness, particularly within various forms of communication. The em dash can substitute for commas, colons, or parentheses, potentially altering the tone and pacing of text. In some instances, AI tools have

Google has published a report outlining the energy consumption of its Gemini applications per query. The median energy used for a typical query is 0.24 watt-hours, comparable to the energy required to operate a standard microwave for approximately one second. Additionally, the report highlights average metrics for water usage, which amounts to five drops per

Dominic Preston, news editor for The Verge, operates from London, managing news coverage during the UK mornings prior to the US team’s availability. He is also responsible for curating the Verge Daily newsletter and has a focus on Android devices, particularly those not launched in the US. Outside of his professional role, Preston runs a

For those interested in enhancing their home movie experience, a soundbar can significantly improve audio quality. The Bose TV Speaker is currently available for $163.45 on Amazon, reflecting a discount of about $115, marking its lowest price to date. This soundbar is designed to be a beginner-friendly option, easily connecting to existing audio setups with

Ninja Gaiden is experiencing a resurgence, with three new titles set for release by the end of 2025. The series has not seen a mainline entry for over a decade. The upcoming titles include two 3D games: Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, a remaster of Ninja Gaiden II that launched earlier this year, and Ninja Gaiden

The Fairphone 6 has been introduced nearly two years after the Fairphone 5, reflecting the company’s commitment to longevity and repairability in mobile devices. Users are encouraged to keep their devices rather than constantly upgrade to new models. The new Fairphone emphasizes user-repairability, sustainable production, and prolonged software support. While it may not match the

In April, the United Kingdom enacted its Online Safety Act (OSA), which prompted the regulator Ofcom to issue notices of violation to three websites: 4chan, Gab, and Kiwi Farms. These sites face potential multimillion-dollar fines for alleged non-compliance. In response, attorney Preston Byrne, representing the sites, announced plans to file a lawsuit against Ofcom in

In January, Intel showcased a prototype at CES featuring a handheld gaming PC named the Sunday Dragon 3D One. This device includes an 11-inch autostereoscopic 3D display, detachable controllers, and runs on an Intel Lunar Lake chip. It has a dedicated toggle for switching between 2D and 3D modes. Co-developed by Intel and Tencent Games,