Sunday Special: Scientists prove Einstein wrong

Welcome back, Superhuman. You don’t get to say these words every day: Albert Einstein was wrong. A century-long debate between two of the most dominant heavyweights in physics has finally reached a definitive end. Meanwhile, a YouTube channel reportedly "predicted" the massive earthquake in Russia days before it struck, and it’s left Redditors asking all kinds of questions.

SCIENCE SUNDAY

The most interesting scientific discoveries and breakthroughs this week

1. Scientists settle century-long Einstein-Bohr debate: It’s not every day that Albert Einstein is proven wrong in matters of physics. MIT physicists seem to have finally resolved a long-standing debate between Einstein and Niels Bohr about the dual nature of light. Using over 10,000 ultracold atoms to create an "idealized" version of the famous double-slit experiment, the scientists conclusively sided with Bohr's position that you can never simultaneously observe light as both a wave and a particle.

2. Stunning new video reveals bizarre deep-sea life forms: A Chinese-led research team has discovered thriving communities of life in the dark depths of the Pacific. Using a specialized submersible, they found fields of tube worms, beds of molluscs, and other creatures that endure in depths of more than 5.6 miles under crushing pressure. The discovery challenges fundamental assumptions about the conditions in which complex life can exist. You can watch the footage here.

3. Google’s "virtual satellite" captures the Earth in unprecedented detail: Google DeepMind has unveiled AlphaEarth Foundations, an AI mapping system that combines petabytes of observation data to create 10x10 meter square maps of nearly our entire planet. The system integrates optical satellite images, radar data, and climate simulations to potentially track changes in everything from crop health to urban expansion — all while using 16x less storage than competing systems.

4. Scientists develop innovative new tech to flag misinformation: As AI tools get better at spinning out hyper-realistic videos (remember the viral bunnies jumping on a trampoline from earlier this week?), there is significant potential for misinformation. Now, Cornell scientists have developed a watermarking technique that embeds verification data in subtle light flickering. The innovative system gives each light source a unique code that, when analyzed later, flags footage that’s been tampered with or is AI-generated.

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NEW TECH

Our favorite new tech gadgets this week

1. Formovie Theater Premium TV: With a screen size of almost 150 inches, this smart projector can turn almost any space into a home theatre.

2. Pocket: An AI-powered voice recorder that fits comfortably in your pocket. It helps you keep track of your conversations, recording and transcribing them.

3. Shift Robotics Moonwalkers Aero: AI-powered wearable shoes that can reach speeds up to 7mph. They’re integrated with an app for real-time feedback.

4. Dnsys Z1: An AI-powered knee exoskeleton that boosts your leg power as you move. It can detect motion and provide real-time support on steep climbs, descents, and stairs.

SOCIAL SIGNALS

What’s trending in tech on socials this week

🌍️Quake Whisperer: YouTube channel Earthly reportedly predicted the Russian earthquake from earlier this week just days before it occurred, sparking buzz on Reddit over the uncanny accuracy of the forecast. Here’s the full video.

🧠 Mind Marvel: A woman, paralyzed for over 20 years, has written her name again thanks to Elon Musk's Neuralink brain chip. Her post has since blown up on X.

🎥 Running Ruse: A behind-the-scenes video clip from the hit Apple TV show ‘Severance’ reveals the innovative technology used to film its iconic running scene.

⚛️ Neutrino Hunter: Images offering a peek into the ‘Super-Kamiokande’ — a huge underground neutrino detector in Japan — have gone viral on Reddit. The “golden chamber” reportedly holds ultra-pure water to spot the invisible, nearly massless particles.

🛬 Sticking The Landing: A government test pilot of the F-35B fighter jet completely totaled the $100M aircraft while attempting to stick a helicopter-style vertical landing. Turns out there was a software glitch in the STOVL (Short Take-Off Vertical Landing) flight control system.

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ONLY GOOD NEWS

A healthy dose of optimism to kickstart your week

Lung Lore: Japanese scientists claim to have created a "lung-on-a-chip" that mimics different regions of human lungs to study how viruses attack them. The micro-physiological system can simulate the lung accurately, allowing researchers to test personalized treatments against respiratory infections. The technology could potentially serve as our weapon against future pandemics by enabling faster drug screening, flagging emerging viruses before they spread globally.

Blood Boost: Scientists are working to create a powder that turns into artificial blood when mixed with water. It works by packaging hemoglobin (oxygen-carrying proteins) in protective fat bubbles that make the protein safer. The hope is to begin human trials in two years. With thousands of people bleeding to death before reaching hospitals each year, this shelf-stable powder could allow medics to perform life-saving transfusions on the spot without needing refrigeration or worrying about expiration dates.

Digital Detox: A new study claims that immersing in virtual reality reduces pain in a way that’s "similar to that of painkillers." Their study found that 360-degree VR ‘nature’ experiences — like stepping into a virtual forest or strolling by a waterfall — were nearly 2x as effective as watching 2D nature videos, with pain-reducing effects lasting at least five minutes after the headset came off. This innovative approach could potentially offer a drug-free alternative for dealing with chronic pain.

SUNDAY SCIENCE TRIVIA

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