A rare six-planet alignment is lighting up the sky this week. Here’s how to see it.

Despite the dramatic name, these alignments aren’t exceptionally rare. The last six-planet parade occurred in January 2025, ...
Microsoft

Copilot Tasks: From Answers to Actions

Conversational chatbots were the first chapter of AI. Today is the beginning of the second. We are excited to introduce Copilot Tasks — AI that doesn’t just talk to you, but works for you. This is a ...

Robot pollinator uses computer vision to shake flowers and boost indoor farm yields

Indoor farms, also known as vertical farms, are popular among agricultural researchers and are expanding across the agricultural industry. Some benefits they have over outdoor farms include the ...

Claude Sonnet 4.6 is free to use right now — here are 5 things you should try first

If you write code at all, this is where Sonnet 4.6 earns its reputation. Scratch that, even if you don't write code, this is ...
MIT Technology Review

Just pull a string to turn these tile patterns into useful 3D structures

Inspired by the Japanese art of kirigami, an MIT team has designed a technique that could transform flat panels into medical devices, habitats, and other objects without the use of tools.
PCMag

Prompt Engineering 101: Try My Secret Formula for Crafting AI Prompts That Actually Work

Whether you're doing a simple web search or generating a complicated video, better prompts mean better results. Upgrade your prompt game with these tips and tricks.

More Than Half of Teens Use Chatbots for Schoolwork, Survey Finds

A new study from the Pew Research Center finds teenagers think chatbot-assisted cheating has become “a regular feature of ...
TMCnet

Data Normalization vs. Standardization: What's the Difference and When to Use Each

Data Normalization vs. Standardization is one of the most foundational yet often misunderstood topics in machine learning and ...
Health.com

8 Natural Ways To Use Honey as a Holistic Remedy

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...
Reader's Digest

How to Use Baking Soda in Laundry to Remove Smells and More

Sprinkle in a little baking soda to help your detergent lift stains and brighten colors—your whites will thank you. Say goodbye to sweaty, musty or pet-smelly clothes with 1/2 cup of this magical ...
NPR

'ChatGPT saved my life.' How patients, and doctors, are using AI to make a diagnosis

Start reading recent internet conversations about AI, and you'll find an anecdote that surfaces with increasing frequency: ChatGPT delivered lifesaving medical advice. "Three weeks ago I woke up from ...
The New York Times

Students Are Skipping the Hardest Part of Growing Up

Mr. Shirky, a vice provost at New York University, has been helping faculty members and students adapt to digital tools since 2015. Back in 2023, when ChatGPT was still new, a professor friend had a ...