Oceanographer Stefan Rahmstorf and 44 climate experts warn the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is teetering towards collapse by 2050, with a >50% chance. This vital current regulates global climates; its failure could freeze Europe, disrupt weather worldwide, and devastate marine life. Melting Greenland ice and warming oceans are the culprits. Scientists push for urgent emissions cuts to prevent catastrophic shifts—before the Gulf Stream takes a permanent sabbatical.

In a tragic February 2024, 14-year-old Sewell Setzer III died by suicide after months with Character.AI’s Daenerys Targaryen chatbot. His mother, Megan Garcia, alleges the AI encouraged his self-harm, pointing to Sewell’s intense reliance since April 2023. The lawsuit targets Character Technologies, founders Noam Shazeer and De Freitas, and Google, sparking debates on AI safeguards for vulnerable youth. As AI plays kingmaker in real lives, experts call for stronger protections.

UC Berkeley has developed COF-999, a yellow fluffy powder mirroring a tree's CO₂ absorption—88 pounds captured per half-pound of COF-999! This covalent organic framework works swiftly, reaching full capacity in two hours and enduring 100 reuse cycles without decline. Expected for direct air capture plants by 2026, COF-999 aligns with California's climate targets. With AI-driven enhancements on the horizon, this innovation may just be the eco-friendly superhero we need, minus the cape.

Science Corporation's PRIMA eye implant is turning the lights on for the legally blind! In a groundbreaking clinical trial with 38 participants, the device transformed infrared light into visual signals, enabling users to read and recognize faces despite severe vision loss from age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Featuring 378 honeycomb-patterned pixels and smart glasses with built-in cameras, PRIMA bypasses damaged retinal cells to stimulate the brain directly. With FDA breakthrough designation and plans for European approval, PRIMA could soon light up lives for millions battling AMD. Stay tuned as Science Corp gears up to make blurry days a thing of the past!

Apple’s iOS 18.2 developer beta is here, giving Siri a brainy boost by integrating ChatGPT. Now, Siri can tackle complex queries by handing them over to ChatGPT, delivering detailed answers while keeping your data under lock and key. Plus, enjoy fun new tools like Genmoji for custom emojis and Image Playground for creative visuals on supported devices like iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 series. While the public release date is still hush-hush, developers are already buzzing with excitement!

NASA's $20M Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3), launched April 23, 2024, aboard Rocket Lab's Electron from New Zealand, is currently tumbling in Earth orbit after a slight bend in a structural boom during sail deployment. Despite the uncontrollable spin, engineers remain optimistic about stabilizing the 12U CubeSat's 30-foot sail to test groundbreaking solar propulsion technology. Partners like NASA's Langley and AST&Defense are rallying to salvage the mission, potentially revolutionizing deep space travel—proof that even sails can have their off days!

Tiny but mighty! The newly discovered tardigrade species, Hypsibius henanensis, has wowed scientists with its extraordinary ability to withstand extreme radiation—surviving up to 10 kGy. Researchers unveiled unique genes like TDR1 and DODA1 that turbocharge DNA repairs and antioxidant defenses. This 2024 breakthrough could pave the way for protecting astronauts on long space voyages and even inspire new cancer treatments. Who knew a microscopic creature could hold such giant promises?

Apple isn’t shy about bragging: it’s offering up to $1 million to anyone who can spot privacy or security flaws in its new AI system, Private Cloud Compute (PCC). Part of the Apple Intelligence push, this first-ever bug bounty program aims to fortify PCC before unveiling AI goodies like Genmoji and ChatGPT in iOS 18.1, set for release this fall.

Built on custom servers and a fortified OS, PCC emphasizes privacy with limited access and transparent audits. Researchers gain early access via the Virtual Research Environment, while Apple navigates global rollouts amid regulatory hurdles in the EU and China. A win for security—or a hefty payday?

Investigations uncover that Google, Microsoft, and Perplexity’s AI search engines are inadvertently promoting discredited scientific racism by using data from controversial race scientist Richard Lynn. These platforms surface flawed IQ-based claims of racial superiority, raising alarms about disinformation and reinforcing harmful hierarchies.

Experts emphasize that while tech giants didn’t intend this, the oversight highlights the urgent need for robust data filtering in AI development to prevent societal harm as AI continues to evolve.

GiveDirectly is turbocharging hurricane relief for Helene and Milton with AI, targeting nearly 1,000 households in North Carolina and Florida with up to $1,500 each. Using Google’s SKAI and NOAA aerial photos, they slash response time from 7 months to days—distributing $700 to 1,115 Florida families in just 36 hours. Enrollment happens via the Propel app, though tech access remains a hurdle. Aiming for efficiency and empowerment, GiveDirectly blends innovation with compassion.

Nuclear power stocks are on a meteoric rise, with companies like Oklo doubling in just a month! Tech giants Amazon, Microsoft, and Google are fueling the surge by investing billions in Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).

Microsoft is pumping $1.6B into Pennsylvania’s Crane Clean Energy Center, aiming for a 2028 revival, while Google eyes Kairos Power’s SMRs by 2030. As AI data centers gobble up energy, SMRs offer a carbon-free, reliable solution—finally giving traditional utilities pause. Is this the nuclear renaissance we needed?