OpenAI reboots ChatGPT experience with GPT-5.1 after mixed reviews of GPT-5

ChatGPT is about to become faster and more conversational as OpenAI upgrades its flagship model GPT-5 to GPT-5.1.OpenAI announced two updates to the GPT-5 series: GPT-5.1 Instant and GPT-5.1 Thinking. [...]

How Do Metal Detectors Work?

What sneaky invisible forces enable these instruments to locate buried treasure? [...]

Trump's FCC is officially moving to make it easier for internet companies to charge hidden fees

The Republican-led FCC has voted on and approved a proposal that would make it harder for consumers to receive itemized bills with accurate information from their ISPs, as originally spotted by CNET. [...]

Wear marks suggest Neanderthals made ocher crayons

Neanderthals were apparently no easier on their art supplies than modern kids. [...]

See Nat Geo's Behind-the-Scenes Footage Inside the Artemis II Orion Spacecraft

Take a look at how the four Artemis II astronauts will sleep, exercise and even use the bathroom while on board the Orion spacecraft as they shoot for the moon. [...]

Gemini 3 Pro scores 69% trust in blinded testing up from 16% for Gemini 2.5: The case for evaluating AI on real-world trust, not academic benchmarks

Just a few short weeks ago, Google debuted its Gemini 3 model, claiming it scored a leadership position in multiple AI benchmarks. But the challenge with vendor-provided benchmarks is that they are ju [...]

The ‘10 Martini’ Proof Connects Quantum Mechanics With Infinitely Intricate Mathematical Structures

The proof, known to be so hard that a mathematician once offered 10 martinis to whoever could figure it out, uses number theory to explain quantum fractals. [...]

Climate Change Made Hurricane Melissa 4 Times More Likely, Study Suggests

Unusually warm ocean temperatures fueled one of the worst hurricanes on record. New research finds climate change increased the storm’s likelihood. [...]

November Nights Will Dazzle with Three Meteor Showers. Here's How to Watch Like a Pro

You won't need binoculars or a telescope, but you will need to get away from urban and suburban lights. [...]