Plus: a judge has blocked the firings of US federal government workers This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. An AI companion site is hosting sexually charged conversations with underage celebrity bots Botify AI, a site for chatting with AI…
This article first appeared in The Checkup, MIT Technology Review’s weekly biotech newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Thursday, and read articles like this first, sign up here. This week I’ve been working on a story about a brain of glass. About five years ago, archaeologists found shiny black glass fragments inside the skull of a…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 122, Issue 8, February 2025. SignificanceThe ideal solution model provides the conceptual foundation of solution thermodynamics and is a useful tool for a priori phase equilibria prediction based only on pure component properties. However, solutions of water and organic molecules …
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 122, Issue 8, February 2025. SignificanceThe cGAS–STING pathway plays a key role in innate immunity by producing proinflammatory cytokines in response to cytosolic DNA. Moreover, activation of the pathway also leads to noncanonical autophagy, an evolutionarily conserved process with …
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 122, Issue 8, February 2025. SignificanceWe establish surprising phenomena in magnetic systems, in strong contrast to the long-understood phenomena in nonmagnetic systems. We construct quantum double-well systems such that, in a strong magnetic field, the tunneling effect between …
Reputation management for startups is key. A positive image can draw in customers, investors, and talent. But a damaged reputation? It can be disastrous. Startups face challenges like limited resources and little brand recognition. That’s why having a strategy to handle both online presence and potential crises is crucial. Startups need to know how to…
Local online reputation management is crucial for businesses trying to stand out. What people say about a brand online can make or break its success. Managing online reviews, social media mentions, and search engine results is key. A positive image online often means more foot traffic, calls, and clicks. Businesses that stay on top of…
Securing media coverage is a game-changer for businesses, brands, and individuals looking to gain credibility and visibility. However, getting a journalist’s attention isn’t easy, especially with overflowing inboxes filled with press releases and pitches. This is where a well-crafted media pitch comes in. A media pitch is a concise and compelling message sent to a…
Longest Kiss in History Ends in Heartbreak: Couple Who Hold Record Give Relationship Update The couple who hold the world record for the longest kiss have revealed they are no longer together. Ekkachai Tiranarat and his wife Laksana, from Thailand, made history in 2013 when they kissed for an incredible 58 hours and 35 minutes,…
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