OpenAI's new GPT-5.4 clobbers humans on pro-level work in tests - by 83%

GPT-5.4 is also more reliable, producing 18% fewer errors and 33% fewer false claims than GPT-5.2, according to OpenAI.

Bioengineered neuronal 'circuit board' mimics conditions of the human brain

A new bioengineered neuronal circuit board "BioConNet" allows scientists to artificially engineer human brain-like wiring at scale and can be used to engineer any possible circuit. The fully ...

I used Nano Banana 2 to make perfect sketchnotes: 5 lessons learned (and how I broke Gemini)

The results were fascinating, impressive, and sometimes surprisingly bad. Here are five tips that can help you get better results faster.

Chemically tuning nanographene into topological spin chains and why the ends matter

When most people hear "polymer," they think of plastics. In our group, polymerization is a way to line up identical molecules like beads on a string and let quantum mechanics take over. Put magnetic ...

Cyberpunk DIY Watch Uses Flexible PCB and Wraparound Displays

Cyberpunk DIY watch shown at Open Sauce; wraparound displays on a flexible PCB, but $420 display cost blocks sales plans.
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Oscars Predictions: Final Voting Continues Following Actor Awards and PGA Ceremony

Oscars Commentary (Updated: March 2, 2026): Final Oscar voting is underway. The Actors Awards analysis can be found here. Final Oscar voting will take place from Feb. 26 to Mar. 5. Updated Oscar ...