A new process turns plastic waste into gasoline and diesel fuel
Polyethylene is an essential material in modern commerce, widely utilized in everyday consumer goods such as single-use shopping bags and rigid white plastic cutting boards. Because of its durability and…
OpenAI Establishes Independent Math Advisory Group Following Tensions Over Automated Proofs
On Monday, OpenAI announced the formation of a new independent advisory group hosted at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey. Called the Advisory Group on Mathematics and…
Astronomers Uncover Universal Rule Governing Black Hole Jet Formation Across the Cosmos
An international team of astronomers, co-led by a scholar at the Institute for Advanced Study, has identified what appears to be a universal rule governing one of the most violent…
AI-Powered Health Benefits Brokerage Corridor Secures $25M Seed Round Led by Bain Capital Ventures
Jackson Wagner’s journey away from the tech giant Scale AI began in the summer of 2022, marking the end of a notable chapter in his career as a product lead.…
New Light Shed on the Dead Sea Scrolls: Did the Qumran Sect Actually Use Its 364-Day Calendar?
A longstanding and perplexing mystery surrounding the Dead Sea Scrolls may finally have a definitive explanation. For decades, academic researchers have fiercely debated whether the enigmatic Qumran sect actually practiced…
Digital Innovation Meets Mental Health Care: How Ukraine is Leveraging Technology to Treat War Trauma
Before Russia launched its full-scale invasion of his homeland, Vladyslav Sentiakov envisioned a quiet, stable future. He wanted to build a family and work as a steady provider. To help…
Inside the ‘Dark Forest’ of AI World Models: Why the Industry’s Biggest Players Are Keeping Secrets
The race to build the next major frontier in artificial intelligence has turned one of the industry’s most fascinating concepts into a high-stakes mystery. This week, moderating a panel on…
Scientists Uncover the Unique Chemical Signatures Cats Use to Recognize Individual Scents
For domestic cats, navigating the world relies heavily on the invisible landscape of scent. Long after a feline has moved on from a particular location, chemical traces left behind in…
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Ticket Prices Set to Increase Following September 25 Deadline
Time is running out for tech founders, investors, and industry operators looking to secure discounted admission to one of the year’s premier startup gatherings. Organizers have announced that the current…
Common Food Preservatives Linked to Increased Risk of High Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Disease, Major Study Finds
Common food preservatives found ubiquitously across the modern processed food supply may be associated with a significantly greater risk of developing high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, according to a…