'A dream technology': Japanese scientists might have unlocked the next generation of solar panels that stay cooler and last longer thanks to "spin-flip" material that achieves 130% energy conversion efficiency — and here's how it works

Japanese scientists create new spin-flip material that could boost solar panel efficiency by up to 130%. [...]

The Academy has not banned AI from the Oscars. It has defined what it means to be the author of a film.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced new eligibility rules on 2 May for the 99th Academy Awards, and the two that matter most are about seven words each. Acting nominations will b [...]

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, May 4

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for May 4. [...]

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, May 3

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for May 3. [...]

Welcome to the Great American Satellite Age

A new generation of satellite startups in San Francisco is racing to capitalize on recent technological breakthroughs in space-based data collection and communications. [...]

Science Has Found Even More Ways Coffee Is Good for You

A new study shows the mechanisms of how coffee modifies the microbiome, reduces inflammation, and influences mood. Even decaf has its perks. [...]

OpenAI says human attention is the bottleneck, so it built a system to let agents manage themselves

OpenAI's new Symphony spec flips the AI coding workflow on its head: instead of developers babysitting multiple Codex sessions, agents pull their own tickets straight from Linear and run until th [...]

JetBlue and Frontier stocks surge as Spirit Airlines' collapse opens room to grow

JetBlue is adding 11 new destinations from Fort Lauderdale, while Frontier says it already serves more than 100 former Spirit routes [...]

Building AI data centers is becoming a stress test for banks

The construction of new AI data centers devours billions in borrowed capital. Major banks such as JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley are now looking for ways to pass on the growing credit risks to other inve [...]