BUSINESS

The Rise of the 1 AM Job Interview

By Kate Taylor

An AI interview is increasingly the first step of a hiring process. Since there’s no human on the other end, candidates are scheduling them whenever—even deep into the night.

BUSINESS

The Chinese Philosopher Americans Can’t Stop Fighting About

By Zeyi Yang and Louise Matsakis

Yiyang Zhuge was already an intellectual celebrity in China. Her viral interview with Christopher Nolan made her famous in the US—and quickly turned her into a political Rorschach test.

THE BIG STORY

When Your Brain Is in Your Arm

By Cara Giaimo

Two-thirds of an octopus’s neurons are in its arms—each operating independently—including the one it uses to have sex.

SCIENCE

Scientists Used AI to Create 16 New Viruses

By Fernanda González

The use of AI systems to create viruses opens up new possibilities for combating bacterial resistance. It also raises concerns about the pace at which technology is outstripping regulation.

SCIENCE

Cougars Lower the Risks of Car Crashes by Hunting Deer

By Molly Taft

A new study shows how the big cats cause deer to move away from roads and deeper into the forest, where they pose less of a hazard to motorists.

SCIENCE

Space Agencies Are Trying to Keep Astronauts From Losing Their Sight

By Isabella Ward

A device currently being used to help octogenarians do self-administered eye exams could be part of future space missions to monitor astronauts’ ocular health.

CULTURE

The 12 Best Anime to Watch if You Think You Hate Anime

By Megan Tomos

Japan’s strongest media export makes a solid case for your attention span. Here’s what to watch.

GEAR

The AI Slop Backlash Is Actually Having an Impact

By Reece Rogers

Platforms are finally recognizing that people don’t want to consume AI slop. A growing number of sites and apps now have tools and policies to flag, label, and ban AI-generated content.

Most Cheap Gaming Laptops Are Terrible. These 3 Are the Only Ones Worth Buying

As gaming laptop prices continue to rise, it’s increasingly difficult to find affordable options that aren’t terrible. Here are your best options based on performance and cost.