Today’s picks
1. Google’s $500bn bloodbath reflects the danger it faces from AI
Google’s roughly $500bn market-value loss reflects mounting fear that generative AI could erode its core search-advertising franchise as rivals gain ground. The article examines why the search giant’s moat looks vulnerable and what the sell-off signals about the AI transition. Worth reading for a clear view of the competitive and strategic risks facing Google.
2. Oldest known Mars rock is a ‘Rosetta stone’ for the Red Planet’s watery past
The meteorite Teghaza 001, found in the Sahara, is the oldest known Mars rock. It was ejected from Mars by an ancient giant impact and later fell to Earth. Scientists say it could reveal previously hidden chapters of the Red Planet’s watery past. As a “Rosetta stone” for Mars, it is worth reading closely.
3. What to watch this week
This is a weekly viewing-guide entry from an editorial desk, pointing readers who want a short break toward a selection of films and TV shows. The source text is extremely brief—only a one-line teaser—so the actual picks and any reasoning sit behind the link. Worth a look if you want quick, low-effort viewing options or a lightweight reference for curation.
4. Scientists can now rewire living brains
Researchers have introduced a tool that can rewire neural circuits inside a living brain. Its developers suggest the approach could eventually open an entirely new route to treating mental health conditions. It is worth reading because it moves neuroscience from observing the brain toward intervening in it, and raises unresolved questions about limits and oversight.
5. Fake film deals and emails from top agents: who is behind the explosion in literary scams?
Writers are being inundated with invitations from fake book groups, publicity offers, and emails impersonating top agents or dangling film deals. The article examines how this literary scam industry operates, who is behind it, and why aspiring authors are seen as easy targets. It is worth reading for a clear, cautionary look at the tactics now targeting writers.
6. Why dogs catch yawns from their owners but not other dogs
Dogs often catch yawns from their owners but not from other dogs. Drawing on studies of wolves, the article explores whether this asymmetry reflects domestication and dogs’ heightened sensitivity to human cues. It links a familiar behavior to broader questions about how living with humans has shaped canine social cognition, making it worth reading for anyone interested in dog behavior and domestication.
By publication
The Economist
- Google’s $500bn bloodbath reflects the danger it faces from AI
- What to watch this week
- Why dogs catch yawns from their owners but not other dogs
Scientific American
- Oldest known Mars rock is a ‘Rosetta stone’ for the Red Planet’s watery past
- Scientists can now rewire living brains