The 2024 Academy Awards recognized several stellar performances, including Cillian Murphy’s portrayal of physicist Robert Oppenheimer, which earned him the Best Actor award. But what drives such top performances? When an actor fully embodies the character to the extent that it creates an immersive, persistent world of fantasy, we say the actor acted intuitive. Such … Read more
The megalodon shark has intrigued scientists and the public alike due to its almost unfathomable size and power. This prehistoric predator once ruled the ancient oceans and is often cited as the largest shark to ever live. He even inspired a Jason Statham film franchise. Understanding the megalodon’s true nature – which includes aspects from … Read more
The Princess of Wales and her children in the first photo of her since her abdominal surgery was released (PA Media) It was apparently intended to put an end to the speculation. But the latest image released of the Princess of Wales has only led to more of it. As soon as the photo was … Read more
Good to take: British Airways Airbus A320, as used for Flying With Confidence flights (Nick Morrish/British Airways) “When they get off the plane at the end of the day, there are tears of emotion. You hear things like: ‘I’m a different woman – thank you very much, I can go visit my grandchildren in Australia’. … Read more
Apple is opening small cracks in the iPhone’s digital fortress as part of a tougher regulatory push in Europe that aims to give consumers more choices – at the risk of creating new opportunities for hackers to steal personal and financial information stored on the devices . The overhaul, which rolled out in the European … Read more
In late 2022, OpenAI released a Transformer-based Large Language Model (LLM) called ‘ChatGPT’. Against the expectations of OpenAI staff, ChatGPT became the fastest growing web-based app in history, reaching 100 million active users in two months (beaten only by Meta’s Threads). The first public impressions of ChatGPT had both sublime qualities and ominous portents. In … Read more
Apple’s (AAPL) MacBook Air is one of the best laptops on the market. From the stylish design to the powerful performance and long-lasting battery, it’s hard to beat what Apple has to offer. Well, unless you’re looking for a Windows laptop. But if you’re an Apple fan, or curious about making the switch to the … Read more
Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s science newsletter Wonder Theory. To receive it in your inbox, Register for free here. There are constant reminders in our daily environment of the many chapters of life that have unfolded on Earth. Rocks and dirt preserve traces of the eras that preceded ours, such … Read more