For over 10 years, Andrew Sweetman and his colleagues have been studying the ocean floor, particularly in the Pacific's Clarion-Clipperton Zone, where they found polymetallic nodules containing valuable metals. These nodules, as big as potatoes, could be producing oxygen, unlike typical photosynthesis. The team has been researching this phenomenon for over a decade.

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The Irminger Sea, off the southwest tip of Iceland, is a stormy and unusual body of water where temperatures have hardly budged since the 20th century, with some years even showing cooling. This anomaly stands out in a global trend of warming, with the rest of the planet experiencing rising temperatures.

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OpenAI has revealed SearchGPT, a prototype search engine that could potentially compete with Google's business. The tool uses generative AI to gather links and answer user queries in a conversational tone. It will also tap into information provided by publishers who have signed deals with OpenAI. Kayla Wood, a spokesperson for OpenAI, confirmed the new tool, but declined to provide a demo or interview.

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The California Supreme Court ruled unanimously that drivers for app-based companies including Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash will remain independent contractors, upholding a state ballot measure called Proposition 22. The decision was considered a major victory for the gig-economy companies. In 2020, California voters approved Proposition 22, allowing app-based companies to continue to treat their workers as independent contractors.

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Sonos admitted that its recent app update was a failure, causing issues with setting up its wireless subwoofer. The app would display incorrect information, such as showing a gray box labeled 'product' with a serial number that didn't match the actual device. Many users, including the author, experienced problems with the app, leading to frustration and wasted time.

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Researchers identified GLP-1, a hormone in the human gut, in the 1980s. The discovery led to the development of GLP-1 receptor agonists, with the first approved in 2005. The drugs not only controlled blood sugar levels but also suppressed appetite, resulting in a 3% reduction in body weight on average in trial participants. Novo Nordisk developed Saxenda, a weekly injectable GLP-1 drug approved for weight loss in 2014.

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Tim Libert, a researcher, has been studying how the web tracks users for over a decade. He claims that companies like Google, Microsoft, and Facebook collect extensive data on users' browsing habits and search queries without their knowledge. This data collection is not a level playing field, according to Libert, who is based in Sunnyvale.

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The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games organizers have confirmed that athletes will be sleeping on cardboard beds, which can be transported unassembled and recycled. The beds are provided by Airweave, the official bedding supporter of the games. The Japanese company also managed the athletes' rest in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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US Senator J.D. Vance, an Ohio Republican, has a public Venmo account that reveals his connections with establishment GOP heavyweights, wealthy financiers, technology executives, and prestige press. Over 200 people appear on his Venmo 'friends' list, including Amalia Ha. Experts worry that the information raises the potential for stalking, trolling, and impersonation.

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's research lab, OpenResearch, conducted a study where they gave $1,000 a month for three years to some of the poorest Americans with no strings attached. The recipients used the money for basic needs such as food, housing, and transportation, but the total amount of $36,000 did not significantly improve their physical well-being or long-term financial health.

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