23 May 2026
How Shell is helping teams in F1, NASCAR and IndyCar all fight for the win this weekend
Race teams in Formula 1, NASCAR, and IndyCar will all be looking for an edge this weekend as they compete across North America but the secret elements that make them go faster are likely hiding deep underneath the bodywork.
23 May 2026
Sketchy Imbalances In Data Training Are Distorting AI-Generated Mental Health Guidance
We must overcome the imbalance that occurs when AI is initially trained, especially when it comes to the AI providing mental health guidance. getty In today’s column, I examine a crucial weakness in most of the contemporary generative AI and large language models (LLMs) concerning the data and knowledge they are being trained on, especially in the mental health domain. Here’s the deal. AI makers…
22 May 2026
Cedric Clark departing Walmart as EVP of store operations amid executive reshuffle
Cedric Clark , the executive vice president of store operations for Walmart U.S. , is departing the retail giant as part of a significant leadership reshuffle under newly installed CEO John Furner . The departure, confirmed by multiple sources on May 22, 2026 , marks a major shift in Walmart’s operational leadership structure at a time when the company is consolidating its corporate footprint and…
21 May 2026
Machine Learning Doubles Depression Remission Rate
A pioneering, first-of-its-kind study demonstrated that a personalized, machine-learning-guided lifestyle coaching program can nearly double the remission rates of mild-to-moderate depression. The research tracks how individual behavioral factors uniquely predict low mood states. By using consumer smartwatches and real-time data logs to construct an individualized mood augmentation plan (iMAP),…
21 May 2026
Humans have a seventh sense called 'remote touch' that allows us to detect objects without physical contact, according to scientists
Scientists believe that humans have a hidden sense of touch, called “remote touch,” that extends beyond the nerves in our fingertips. In new experiments, volunteers detected objects buried in sand without making contact – successfully identifying hidden cubes with about 70 percent accuracy.
21 May 2026
SpaceX hires engineers and physicists for SpaceXAI initiative
SpaceX is assembling a dedicated AI software engineering group, and the job requirements read like an open invitation to anyone who’s good at math. The company is actively recruiting engineers and physicists for what’s being called SpaceXAI, with one notable caveat: prior AI experience is not required. Neither is aerospace experience, for that matter. SpaceX is casting a wide net across computer…
21 May 2026
Portable Isokinetic Robot Advances Spinal Rehabilitation
In the evolving landscape of rehabilitation robotics, a novel portable device is redefining the possibilities for neuromuscular recovery in juveniles affected by Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) type II. Unlike conventional lower-extremity assistive robots that primarily focus on passive gait assistance, this newly developed robot introduces an innovative approach by integrating isokinetic…
20 May 2026
‘Solve all diseases,’ you say?
This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they’re going to change your life. This week’s issue is a special early edition tied to The Verge’s Google I/O coverage. You can expect our next issue at its usual time next Friday. Opt in for Optimizer here.
20 May 2026
AI-Powered Atlas Uncovers Extensive Whole-Body Damage Linked to Obesity
In a groundbreaking advancement at the intersection of artificial intelligence and biomedical research, scientists at Helmholtz Munich in collaboration with the Ludwig Maximilians University Munich (LMU) and other institutions have unveiled a novel AI-driven framework capable of mapping disease-induced cellular alterations throughout the entire mouse body.
