Discover Daily by Perplexity

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you!In this episode of 'Discover Daily' by Perplexity, hosts Alex and Sienna delve into cutting-edge developments in technology and space. They explore Mozi, a revolutionary social networking app created by Twitter co-founder Ev Williams, designed to foster genuine connections and real-world meetups. Unlike traditional social media platforms, Mozi prioritizes privacy and meaningful interactions over content sharing and follower counts.The show t...

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you!In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we explore SpaceX's ambitious plans to transform its Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas, into a fully-fledged city. The company has formally requested incorporation, envisioning a self-sufficient community complete with housing, schools, and sustainable energy solutions, marking a significant evolution from a mere launch site to a potential space-age company townWe then elve into an innovative $6 bill...

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you!In today's episode of Discover Daily, we begin with a development for artificial intelligence research. Harvard University has unveiled a comprehensive AI training dataset, marking a significant step forward in democratizing AI education and development. This innovative release provides researchers and developers with high-quality, ethically sourced data that will accelerate the advancement of machine learning applications while addressing c...

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you!What if familiar places suddenly felt alien to you? Discover the gripping world of jamais vu, the lesser-known cousin of déjà vu, as we explore this peculiar psychological phenomenon. Join us as we reveal how repetitive actions can trigger this mind-bending sensation and unravel the mysteries of human cognition. Plus, stay tuned for an exciting journey through the latest tech marvels reshaping our world.Kick off with a deep dive into Epic Ga...

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you!In today's episode of Discover Daily, we explore OpenAI's release of Sora, their new text-to-video generation tool that's creating waves in the creative industry. The system, capable of producing 60-second videos from text descriptions, has already influenced major industry decisions, including Tyler Perry's pause on an $800 million studio expansion. Available to ChatGPT Plus and Pro subscribers, Sora enters a competitive market alongside es...

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you!In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore groundbreaking developments in battery technology as researchers from the University of Bristol and UK Atomic Energy Authority unveil a revolutionary diamond-encased battery powered by carbon-14 radioactive decay. This innovative power source could last thousands of years, with potential applications in medical implants, spacecraft, and extreme environments where battery replacement is challengin...

We're experimenting! Give us (constructive) feedback.In this episode of Discover Daily, we dive into three compelling stories that intersect technology, science, and human behavior. The show kicks off with breaking news about Elon Musk's $56 billion Tesla pay package being voided by a Delaware judge, exploring the implications for corporate governance and executive compensation across the tech industry. Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick's ruling raises important questions about oversight and fai...

What would you like to see more of? Let us know!In today's episode of Discover Daily, we begin with news that Meta is embarking on an ambitious $10 billion project to construct a 40,000-kilometer subsea cable network. Nicknamed "W," this marks Meta's first exclusively owned undersea infrastructure. This massive project will connect multiple continents in a W-shaped pattern, linking the U.S. East Coast to India via South Africa, then to Australia and finally returning to the U.S. West Coast. T...

What would you like to see more of? Let us know!In today's episode of Discover Daily, we explore how Earth bacteria demonstrated remarkable adaptability by rapidly colonizing samples from the asteroid Ryugu, despite rigorous containment protocols. The Japanese Hayabusa2 spacecraft's samples, initially microbe-free, saw bacterial growth expand from 11 to 147 organisms within a week of Earth exposure, raising important questions about containment methods for future space missions and our unders...

What would you like to see more of? Let us know!In this episode of Discover Daily, we look at how scientists are getting closer to achieving human hibernation, with Harvard Medical School researchers identifying specific neurons in the hypothalamus that control torpor states in mice. This breakthrough discovery provides the first clear entry point for understanding how the brain initiates and maintains states of decreased physiological activity, bringing us one step closer to controlled human...