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Martian Selfie with a Twist: Perseverance Captures a Dust Devil on the Horizon
NASA’s Perseverance rover just dropped a brand-new “selfie” from Mars — but it’s not alone in the shot. Look closely at the background and you’ll spot an unexpected guest: a dust devil swirling across the Martian surface.
The vortex appears in the flat terrain to the left of the rover (horizontally aligned with it in the frame), far from the elevated area where Perseverance stands. Despite the distance — around 5 kilometers — the devil is clearly visible, adding a dynamic twist to this already impressive image.
What you’re seeing isn’t a single snapshot, but a carefully assembled mosaic made from 59 individual photos. Over the course of an hour, Perseverance used its robotic arm to capture each frame, which NASA scientists then stitched together into one seamless and detailed image.
Another reminder: even on a silent, dusty world, there’s always something stirring.
#Mars #Perseverance #NASA #DustDevil #SpaceExploration
NASA’s Perseverance rover just dropped a brand-new “selfie” from Mars — but it’s not alone in the shot. Look closely at the background and you’ll spot an unexpected guest: a dust devil swirling across the Martian surface.
The vortex appears in the flat terrain to the left of the rover (horizontally aligned with it in the frame), far from the elevated area where Perseverance stands. Despite the distance — around 5 kilometers — the devil is clearly visible, adding a dynamic twist to this already impressive image.
What you’re seeing isn’t a single snapshot, but a carefully assembled mosaic made from 59 individual photos. Over the course of an hour, Perseverance used its robotic arm to capture each frame, which NASA scientists then stitched together into one seamless and detailed image.
Another reminder: even on a silent, dusty world, there’s always something stirring.
#Mars #Perseverance #NASA #DustDevil #SpaceExploration
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Atari 2600 Beats ChatGPT at Chess — No, Seriously
In an unexpected clash of tech generations, an engineer from Citrix pitted ChatGPT against a 1977 Atari 2600 console running Atari Chess. The result? The retro console won — and convincingly so.
For over 90 minutes, GPT-4o struggled against the 8-bit game’s simplest difficulty setting. It confused pieces, forgot past moves, and made blunders that would embarrass a novice. Even after switching from icon-based display to standard chess notation, its gameplay didn’t improve.
The funniest part? ChatGPT kept complaining that the piece icons were “too abstract” to interpret — a very human excuse for losing to a machine older than most of its users’ parents.
Despite Atari only looking 1–2 moves ahead, it managed to consistently outplay a state-of-the-art language model. A stark reminder: understanding language ≠ understanding logic or spatial reasoning.
Full story here 👉 https://futurism.com/atari-beats-chatgpt-chess
#AI #ChessFail #Atari2600 #GPT4 #RetroTech
In an unexpected clash of tech generations, an engineer from Citrix pitted ChatGPT against a 1977 Atari 2600 console running Atari Chess. The result? The retro console won — and convincingly so.
For over 90 minutes, GPT-4o struggled against the 8-bit game’s simplest difficulty setting. It confused pieces, forgot past moves, and made blunders that would embarrass a novice. Even after switching from icon-based display to standard chess notation, its gameplay didn’t improve.
The funniest part? ChatGPT kept complaining that the piece icons were “too abstract” to interpret — a very human excuse for losing to a machine older than most of its users’ parents.
Despite Atari only looking 1–2 moves ahead, it managed to consistently outplay a state-of-the-art language model. A stark reminder: understanding language ≠ understanding logic or spatial reasoning.
Full story here 👉 https://futurism.com/atari-beats-chatgpt-chess
#AI #ChessFail #Atari2600 #GPT4 #RetroTech
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ChatGPT "Absolutely Wrecked" at Chess by Atari 2600 Console From 1977
Despite all its advances, ChatGPT still, seemingly, is less smart than an Atari simulator on beginner mode.
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🚄 China builds the Hyperloop the U.S. only dreamed of
China has officially launched a working prototype of the Hyperloop — the futuristic train once hyped by Elon Musk. The maglev capsule has already hit 1,000 km/h, gliding through a vacuum tube at airplane speeds.
🔧 The first line under construction is Shanghai–Hangzhou — a 200 km route that will take just 9 minutes. Next in line: Beijing–Shanghai in 90 minutes. The project is led by CASIC, a major Chinese aerospace and missile manufacturer.
🇮🇳 Meanwhile, India is testing its own Hyperloop corridor between Delhi and Jaipur, promising to cut travel time from 5 hours to 30 minutes.
🇺🇸 In contrast, the original U.S. Hyperloop project quietly shut down in 2023 — after a decade of media buzz and no working track.
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China has officially launched a working prototype of the Hyperloop — the futuristic train once hyped by Elon Musk. The maglev capsule has already hit 1,000 km/h, gliding through a vacuum tube at airplane speeds.
🔧 The first line under construction is Shanghai–Hangzhou — a 200 km route that will take just 9 minutes. Next in line: Beijing–Shanghai in 90 minutes. The project is led by CASIC, a major Chinese aerospace and missile manufacturer.
🇮🇳 Meanwhile, India is testing its own Hyperloop corridor between Delhi and Jaipur, promising to cut travel time from 5 hours to 30 minutes.
🇺🇸 In contrast, the original U.S. Hyperloop project quietly shut down in 2023 — after a decade of media buzz and no working track.
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Dallol Volcano: Earth’s Alien Landscape
Step into an otherworldly scene at Dallol volcano in Ethiopia, often compared to Jupiter’s moon Io! This isn’t just any volcano; it’s the lowest terrestrial volcano on Earth, with its crater sitting 48 meters below sea level.
Formed by a phreatic explosion in 1926, the Dallol lake is a spectacle of purple-yellow, highly saline, magnesium-rich water, reaching a scorching 110°C (230°F)! The surrounding area is adorned with coral-like mineral deposits and acidic brine pools in a stunning array of colors – from deep blue to vibrant yellow and orange. These vivid hues come from sulfur, metal oxides, and potassium and fluorine impurities.
Dallol holds the record for the highest average annual temperature on Earth (34.7°C / 94.5°F) and is one of the planet’s driest places, with virtually no rainfall. What’s even more astonishing? Despite extensive research, no signs of life – not even resilient microorganisms – have been found here. It’s a truly barren, yet breathtaking, environment!
#Dallol #Volcano #Ethiopia #Science #Geology #AlienLandscape #EarthScience #NaturalWonders #Extremophiles #Jupiter #Io
Step into an otherworldly scene at Dallol volcano in Ethiopia, often compared to Jupiter’s moon Io! This isn’t just any volcano; it’s the lowest terrestrial volcano on Earth, with its crater sitting 48 meters below sea level.
Formed by a phreatic explosion in 1926, the Dallol lake is a spectacle of purple-yellow, highly saline, magnesium-rich water, reaching a scorching 110°C (230°F)! The surrounding area is adorned with coral-like mineral deposits and acidic brine pools in a stunning array of colors – from deep blue to vibrant yellow and orange. These vivid hues come from sulfur, metal oxides, and potassium and fluorine impurities.
Dallol holds the record for the highest average annual temperature on Earth (34.7°C / 94.5°F) and is one of the planet’s driest places, with virtually no rainfall. What’s even more astonishing? Despite extensive research, no signs of life – not even resilient microorganisms – have been found here. It’s a truly barren, yet breathtaking, environment!
#Dallol #Volcano #Ethiopia #Science #Geology #AlienLandscape #EarthScience #NaturalWonders #Extremophiles #Jupiter #Io
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Well, on some points Manus is better then ChatGPT. Check it out
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Neural networks can now generate full ASMR videos — both visuals and sound.
From shimmering glass to molten metal and polished stone, these AI-crafted clips feature hyperreal or entirely imaginary materials. The result? A mesmerizing, hypnotic effect that you can’t stop watching (or listening to). Welcome to the new era of sensory illusions.
From shimmering glass to molten metal and polished stone, these AI-crafted clips feature hyperreal or entirely imaginary materials. The result? A mesmerizing, hypnotic effect that you can’t stop watching (or listening to). Welcome to the new era of sensory illusions.
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Sber & the Artificial Intelligence Alliance launch an international competition for kids & youth under 25 — with real business tasks, AI tech, and a prize pool of 200k USD 💸
🧠 Solve real-world problems using Python & ML
👨💻 Compete solo or in teams
🌍 Win at the AI Journey conference in Moscow! Yep - real one, not in Idaho!
🎓 3 tracks:
• Beginners (under 14, grade ≤8): Python + ML basics
• School Students (under 19): ML + deep learning
• University Students (under 25): advanced AI coding skills
📅 Register until Sept 22
🔗 https://aiijc.com/en
#AI #ML #YouthChallenge #AIChallenge2025 @science
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The world’s largest telescope has captured its first images of the night sky
After more than a decade of construction, the observatory atop El Peñón has finally begun operations this spring. In just ten hours of observation, the telescope recorded millions of galaxies and dozens of asteroids — marking the beginning of a new era in our exploration of the universe.
The first released image features the Trifid Nebula and the Lagoon Nebula, both located within the Milky Way.
After more than a decade of construction, the observatory atop El Peñón has finally begun operations this spring. In just ten hours of observation, the telescope recorded millions of galaxies and dozens of asteroids — marking the beginning of a new era in our exploration of the universe.
The first released image features the Trifid Nebula and the Lagoon Nebula, both located within the Milky Way.
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🧠 Are boys born better at math? A massive study says — nope.
Led by Harvard cognitive scientist Elizabeth Spelke, researchers analyzed data from 2.6 million French schoolchildren. Their conclusion: math gaps between boys and girls are not innate — they emerge during schooling.
At the start of 1st grade, boys and girls perform equally. But within just 4 months, boys start pulling ahead. By 4th grade, the gap quadruples. By 6th, it’s even wider.
📉 The myth that males are naturally better at math? Busted.
👧🧒 @science
🔗 nature.com/articles/s41586-025-09126-4
Led by Harvard cognitive scientist Elizabeth Spelke, researchers analyzed data from 2.6 million French schoolchildren. Their conclusion: math gaps between boys and girls are not innate — they emerge during schooling.
At the start of 1st grade, boys and girls perform equally. But within just 4 months, boys start pulling ahead. By 4th grade, the gap quadruples. By 6th, it’s even wider.
📉 The myth that males are naturally better at math? Busted.
👧🧒 @science
🔗 nature.com/articles/s41586-025-09126-4
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Rapid emergence of a maths gender gap in first grade
Nature - Boys and girls exhibit very similar maths scores upon school entry, but a gender gap in favour of boys becomes highly significant after 4 months of schooling, which increases with...
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Turns out macaques love watching videos on smartphones.
In a Dutch experiment, researchers showed monkeys various types of footage: conflicts, escapes, grooming sessions, and idle group members. What held their attention the longest? Conflict scenes. The macaques stared intently, as if anticipating a critical moment.
Interestingly, they were much more engaged when the videos featured familiar members of their own group. It’s not unlike how humans prefer movies with their favorite actors or follow news about people they know — familiarity increases emotional involvement, and this seems to hold true beyond our species.
Social hierarchy also played a role. Low-ranking and less aggressive monkeys showed the highest interest in conflict videos, possibly because these scenes signal potential threats they need to understand and anticipate.
Scientists suggest that this heightened attention to conflict may be an ancient survival mechanism, deeply embedded in the nervous system.
So let’s aim to be high-ranking macaques — and skip the doomscrolling.
#Primates #BehavioralScience #EvolutionaryPsychology #Neurobiologyy
In a Dutch experiment, researchers showed monkeys various types of footage: conflicts, escapes, grooming sessions, and idle group members. What held their attention the longest? Conflict scenes. The macaques stared intently, as if anticipating a critical moment.
Interestingly, they were much more engaged when the videos featured familiar members of their own group. It’s not unlike how humans prefer movies with their favorite actors or follow news about people they know — familiarity increases emotional involvement, and this seems to hold true beyond our species.
Social hierarchy also played a role. Low-ranking and less aggressive monkeys showed the highest interest in conflict videos, possibly because these scenes signal potential threats they need to understand and anticipate.
Scientists suggest that this heightened attention to conflict may be an ancient survival mechanism, deeply embedded in the nervous system.
So let’s aim to be high-ranking macaques — and skip the doomscrolling.
#Primates #BehavioralScience #EvolutionaryPsychology #Neurobiologyy
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Like humans, monkeys are attracted to videos showing conflict
Have you ever wondered what kind of video content would most grab the attention of monkeys?