Uranus Moon Could Have Hidden Ocean and World's Second Largest Diamond Discovered
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! Today's episode of "Discover Daily" looks at recent observations from the James Webb Space Telescope that have revealed intriguing details about Uranus's moons, particularly Ariel. The presence of carbon dioxide ice and carbon monoxide on Ariel's surface suggests the possibility of a subsurface ocean, potentially expanding our understanding of habitable worlds beyond Earth. We then shift gears to the discovery of the world's second l...
27 Aug 20247min
Telegram CEO Arrested, Meta Cancels Vision Pro Competitor, and World's First Lung Cancer Vaccine Trial Begins
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of "Discover Daily," we delve into the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov in France, exploring the allegations of insufficient content moderation and the potential implications for free speech platforms worldwide. We examine the charges against Durov and Telegram, the alleged violations of the Digital Services Act, and the company's response to these accusations. We then shift our focus to Meta's decision to cancel its...
26 Aug 20248min
Vehicle-to-Everything Tech, AI in Art Schools, and Alphabet's Salmon Farming Startup
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! Explore the emerging world of Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology, where cars communicate with other vehicles, infrastructure, and pedestrians. Learn about real-world trials by companies like Qualcomm and Audi, and discover how V2X aims to enhance road safety and traffic efficiency. We'll examine the challenges facing V2X implementation, including privacy concerns and the need for widespread adoption. Dive into the integration of artifi...
23 Aug 20246min
FTC Bans AI Reviews, First Ever Commercial Spacewalk , and Microplastic Buildup in Human Brains
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of "Discover Daily" by Perplexity, we begin with the FTC's new rule banning fake and AI-generated reviews, a significant step towards combating deceptive online practices and protecting consumers in the digital marketplace. This move aims to enhance the reliability of online reviews, especially as AI generated content increases, and maintain fair competition among businesses. We then turn to SpaceX's upcoming Polaris Dawn m...
22 Aug 20247min
G1 Humanoid Robot is Ready for Mass Production, an AI Tongue Scanner, and Ray Dalio's Chesterton Fence Principle
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of "Discover Daily" by Perplexity, we begin with the latest in robotics: Unitree's G1 Humanoid robot, priced at $16,000, is ready for mass production. This new model is impressive with 23 degrees of freedom in its joints, allowing for complex movements like jumping, spinning, and climbing stairs. We then look at a new health device that fuses traditional Chinese medicine with artificial intelligence, offering a new app...
20 Aug 20248min
The End of Magnetic Strips, How the Brain Copies Memory, and Pixar's Forgotten Pioneer
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! Today's Discover Daily episode begins with a look at the impact of Mastercard's transition away from magnetic strips technology. This shift towards EMV chip technology promises enhanced security and will significantly impact various sectors of the payment ecosystem. Then, a new study shows how long term and short term memory actual works: our brain create three distinct copies of every memory, each serving a unique purpose in memory format...
19 Aug 20248min
Kim Dotcom's Extradition is Approved and Aging Occurs in Bursts at 44 and 60
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! Today's episode of "Discover Daily" by Perplexity dives into the extradition of Kim Dotcom, the controversial founder of Megaupload, from New Zealand to the United States. After a 12-year legal battle, this case has significant implications for global file-sharing platforms and international copyright law. We discuss the charges against Dotcom, the potential consequences of his extradition, and how this case might influence future legisla...
16 Aug 20245min
xAI's Grok 2, National Public Data Breach, and the Race to Build First Quantum Internet
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! Today's episode covers xAI's release of Grok-2 and Grok-2 mini, the massive National Public Data breach, which exposed personal information of nearly 3 billion individuals, and a new advancement in the race to build the first practical quantum internet. Researchers successfully maintained entangled photons through existing fiber-optic cables under New York City streets, demonstrating the potential for building large-scale quantum netw...
15 Aug 20247min
