What do you love about the show? Let us know! In this episode of Discover Daily, we begin with recent research from MIT, which reveals that AI can now recognize faces in inanimate objects, a phenomenon known as pareidolia. This development suggests intriguing links between evolutionary survival skills and our tendency to see faces in everyday objects, and it has far-reaching implications for AI systems, from improved security and emotion recognition to enhanced object detection capabilities...

What do you love about the show? Let us know! In this episode of Discover Daily, host Sienna dives into a big development in laser technology from China. Scientists at Hunan Normal University have created the world's most powerful "sound laser," a device that emits focused beams of sound particles (phonons) instead of light. This phonon laser boasts unprecedented power, durability, and unique properties that could revolutionize fields such as medical imaging, deep-sea exploration, and secur...

What do you love about the show? Let us know! In this episode of "Discover Daily," hosts Alex and Sienna explore the fascinating world of technology, science, and culture. The show kicks off with a closer look at the recent shakeup in the "Magnificent Seven" group of top U.S. tech companies, as Broadcom surpasses Tesla in market capitalization. Sienna dives into the factors behind Broadcom's meteoric rise and the challenges faced by Tesla, offering insights into the ever-changing landscape ...

What do you love about the show? Let us know! In this episode of Discover Daily, host Sienna explores the fascinating world of the Trachtenberg system, a unique method of rapid mental calculation developed by Russian engineer Jakow Trachtenberg during his imprisonment in Nazi concentration camps. This innovative approach to arithmetic eliminates the need for multiplication tables, relying instead on a set of readily memorized operations that allow users to perform lightning-fast computation...

What do you love about the show? Let us know! In this episode of Discover Daily, hosts Alex and Sienna explore the frontiers of science and technology, from the lingering dangers of World War II bombs to the groundbreaking mapping of a fruit fly's brain. The episode kicks off with a startling incident at Miyazaki Airport in Japan, where a 500-pound U.S. bomb from World War II unexpectedly detonated, creating a large crater and disrupting flights. This event highlights the ongoing challenges...

Do you prefer multistory episodes, single story episodes, or a mix? Let us know! In this episode of Discover Daily, hosts Alex and Sienna begin with Liquid AI's new Liquid Foundation Models, which are challenging traditional large language model architectures. They also discuss Telegram's significant shift in privacy policy, as the messaging app agrees to share user data with authorities in response to legal requests, raising concerns about the balance between user privacy and legal complianc...

Do you prefer multistory episodes, single story episodes, or a mix? Let us know! In this episode of "Discover Daily," we explore the latest developments in the world of tech, science, and culture. We begin with Nvidia's aggressive acquisition spree in 2024, as the leading AI chip manufacturer snaps up several startups to bolster its dominance in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence landscape. Despite growing regulatory scrutiny, Nvidia's strategic purchases aim to enhance its software...

Do you prefer multistory episodes, single story episodes, or a mix? Let us know! In this episode of "Discover Daily," hosts Alex and Sienna explore groundbreaking advancements in medicine, cellular biology, and our understanding of Earth's planetary boundaries. First, they discuss the FDA's approval of Cobenfy, the first new medication for schizophrenia in over three decades. This novel antipsychotic targets cholinergic receptors in the brain, offering a potentially more effective and tolerab...

Do you prefer multistory episodes, single story episodes, or a mix? Let us know! Dive into the fascinating world of multiverse theory with "Discover Daily" by Perplexity. This episode explores groundbreaking research that challenges our understanding of parallel universes and the nature of reality itself. From new insights into cosmic inflation and quantum mechanics to surprising observations of galactic redshift patterns, we uncover the latest evidence supporting the existence of multiple un...

Do you prefer multistory episodes, single story episodes, or a mix? Let us know! In this episode of Discover Daily, we begin with Meta's Orion AR glasses prototype, which uses silicon carbide lenses and a neural wristband for intuitive control. These lightweight glasses project holograms onto the real world, offering a 70-degree field of view and gesture controls. While still in development, Orion represents a significant step towards Meta's vision of AR as the future of personal computing.We...

Do you prefer multistory episodes, single story episodes, or a mix? Let us know! In this episode of "Discover Daily," we begin with significant leadership changes at OpenAI and Stability AI. Mira Murati, Chief Technology Officer at OpenAI, has announced her departure, leaving a void in the company's technical leadership and raising questions about the continuity of ongoing projects. Meanwhile, acclaimed filmmaker James Cameron has joined the board of directors at Stability AI, signaling a shi...

Do you prefer multistory episodes, single story episodes, or a mix? Let us know! In this episode of "Discover Daily" by Perplexity, we begin with news that former Apple design chief Jony Ive has joined forces with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to create an innovative AI hardware device, aiming to revolutionize how we interact with technology. This collaboration, backed by substantial funding, could reshape the tech landscape and challenge current smartphone paradigms.We then turn our attention ...

Do you prefer multistory episodes, single story episodes, or a mix? Let us know! In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore a remarkable theory suggesting that Earth had a spectacular ring system, similar to Saturn's, around 466 million years ago during the Ordovician period. The study, published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters, presents evidence that a large asteroid passed within Earth's Roche limit, tidally disrupting and forming a debris ring that caused the anomalous conc...

Do you prefer multistory episodes, single story episodes, or a mix? Let us know! In this episode of "Discover Daily" by Perplexity, we explore the Federal Reserve's lowering of its key interest rate by half a percentage point, signaling a shift in monetary policy. We delve into the implications for the economy, housing market, and inflation, as well as the criticism from some economists who argue the cut may be premature. We also examine the leadership crisis at 23andMe, where all seven ...

Do you prefer multistory episodes, single story episodes, or a mix? Let us know! In this episode of Discover Daily, we begin with a look at Snap's new fifth generation Spectacles. These AR glasses boast impressive hardware improvements, including a larger field of view, powerful processors, and a custom operating system. Snap's developer-focused approach aims to foster a robust ecosystem of AR applications before targeting consumers. While the Spectacles have received praise for their t...

Do you prefer multistory episodes, single story episodes, or a mix? Let us know! In this episode of Discover Daily, we dive into the latest developments in AI and electric vehicles. First, we explore how Slack is transforming into a "work operating system" by integrating AI agents from partners like Salesforce and Adobe, aiming to streamline workflows and boost productivity. However, concerns about user privacy and potential AI misuse remain as these powerful tools are embedded into daily wor...

Do you prefer multistory episodes, single story episodes, or a mix? Let us know! In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore the surprising challenges faced by Generation Z when it comes to keyboard typing skills. Despite being digital natives, data shows a dramatic decline in typing proficiency among younger generations, with many struggling to keep up with the demands of academic and professional settings. We discuss the factors contributing to this trend and the efforts being made to add...

Do you prefer multistory episodes, single story episodes, or a mix? Let us know! In this episode of "Discover Daily," we begin with the 2024 Ig Nobel Prizes, celebrating unconventional scientific achievements that make people laugh, then think. From researchers discovering mammals can breathe through their anuses to a team flipping coins over 350,000 times to study probability, these quirky studies often reveal deeper scientific truths. Next, we investigate a new paper detailing a massive lan...

Do you prefer multistory episodes, single story episodes, or a mix? Let us know! In this episode of "Discover Daily," we begin with Roblox's new AI tool that allows creators to generate entire 3D environments using simple text prompts, potentially transforming the landscape of user-generated content on the popular gaming platform. We delve into how this technology works, its implications for game developers, and what it means for the future of creativity on Roblox.We then examine Japan'...

Do you prefer multistory episodes, single story episodes, or a mix? Let us know! In this Elon Musk-centric episode of "Discover Daily," we explore developments at two of his companies: Neuralink and SpaceX. First, we delve into the progress of Noland Arbaugh, Neuralink's first human patient, who received his brain implant in January 2024. Arbaugh is now using the device to learn French and Japanese, relearn mathematics, and even explore creative writing. However, the journey hasn't been witho...

Do you prefer multistory episodes, single story episodes, or a mix? Let us know! In this episode of "Discover Daily" by Perplexity, we start with Apple's "Glowtime" event, unveiling the iPhone 16 lineup featuring Apple Intelligence AI capabilities, improved cameras, and the new A18 chip. The event also introduced updates to the Apple Watch and AirPods, showcasing Apple's significant entry into the AI space.Next, we explore a new AI-based tool called xFakeSci, developed to combat the growing i...

Do you prefer multistory episodes, single story episodes, or a mix? Let us know! In this episode of "Discover Daily" by Perplexity, we begin with a recent study from Harvard, where researchers found that students using an AI tutor in a physics course showed substantially higher engagement and motivation than those in conventional classrooms. The AI tutor offered personalized learning experiences, adapting to each student's unique needs and pace.Our next story finds a medical use for FD&C ...

Do you prefer multistory episodes, single story episodes, or a mix? Let us know! The Wow! signal, detected on August 15, 1977, by Ohio State University's Big Ear radio telescope, remains one of the most intriguing mysteries in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. This powerful, narrowband radio signal lasted 72 seconds and has never been detected again, captivating scientists and enthusiasts with its potential implications for alien communication. Discovered by astronomer Jerry Ehman...

Do you prefer multistory episodes, single story episodes, or a mix? Let us know! This episode of 'Discover Daily' by Perplexity kicks off with news of Safe Superintelligence Inc. (SSI), a startup founded by former OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, which has secured a staggering $1 billion in funding. SSI's mission to develop safe superintelligence through long-term research and development is explored, along with the challenges and controversies surrounding this ambitious venture.The epi...

We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.In this episode of "Discover Daily" by Perplexity, we explore the cutting-edge world of AI and the ancient realm of board games. We begin with Elon Musk's xAI unveiling Colossus, the world's largest NVIDIA GPU supercomputer. Built in just 122 days, this massive AI training system boasts 100,000 Nvidia H100 GPUs and is set to challenge industry leaders in the race for AI supremacy. We look at the implications of this technological marvel ...