A new kind of date makes personal to-do lists a reason to get together with friends

Life tasks like paying bills, canceling subscriptions and answering overdue emails are becoming a reason to socialize for ...
The Atlantic

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Study Computer Science

It’s a weird time to be studying computer science. Recent grads have a higher unemployment rate than those in just about every other major—yes, even philosophy. The internet is littered with rants ...

Prompting Is The New Computer Skill That Will Separate Fast From Slow

The strongest prompts usually include the goal, the context, the constraints and a clear definition of what success should ...
Science Daily

Scientists found a surprisingly simple way to create powerful quantum states

A team at the University of Chicago has discovered a surprisingly simple way to create powerful quantum states that are normally difficult to produce. By making small adjustments to the energy levels ...
PCMag

I Built and Ran Automations on an iPhone, iPad, and Mac by Talking to Them

Apple's new 'Describe a Shortcut' tool, announced at WWDC 2026, takes the anxiety out of building and running automations.
Science Daily

Scientists use light to create tiny molecules that could transform medicine

Researchers have developed a light-driven method for creating tiny, high-energy “housane” molecules that are valuable for drug development and materials science. These compact ring-shaped structures ...
eWeek

10 Best AI Prompts for Making Everyday Tasks Easier

Learn 10 everyday AI prompts for ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and other AI tools that can simplify writing, planning, and daily ...
Associated Press

Updates to AP’s News leadership

In a memo to staff on Wednesday, Senior Vice President and Executive Editor Julie Pace announced updates to AP’s News leadership: Our priority in News this year is accelerating our digital ...
scmp.com

Chinese scientists create self-deciding algorithm for drone swarm

A research team from northwestern China has released a new algorithm that could fundamentally change how drone swarms hunt and destroy enemy targets. The algorithm, known as HG-STR (Heterogeneous ...
Ars Technica

Two AI-based science assistants succeed with drug-retargeting tasks

On Tuesday, Nature released two papers describing AI systems intended to help scientists develop and test hypotheses. One, Google’s Co-Scientist, is designed as what they term “scientist in the loop,” ...
BBC

Europe's oldest science park could be redeveloped

Cambridge Science Park said redevelopment plans could create 20,000 new jobs and facilities for the public. More than 7,000 people currently work at the site on Milton Road - the oldest science park ...
WRAL

A mop, a broom and a calmer mind. Why some find mental health benefits in everyday tasks

NEW YORK (AP) — It's spring cleaning season, and for some people that can mean drudgery or anxiety. But experts from Zen monks to psychologists say there are mental health benefits to be found in such ...