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Science Explores Life's Extremes: From AI to Ancient Seas!

Recent news cycles have been marked by a diverse array of developments, ranging from corrections in scientific publications to technological advancements and unexpected events across various sectors.

A correction was issued for a Nature article concerning the timing of the Mesolithic to Neolithic transition, specifically regarding the regional model discussed in supplementary information, according to Nature News. The correction, detailed in an author's note, did not significantly alter the study's overall results.

In other scientific news, researchers have genetically engineered field pennycress (Thlaspi arvense), a pungent weed, into a potentially profitable winter crop for seed oil production, Nature News reported. Google DeepMind's Project Genie, an AI world model, also saw developments, as did genetic autism research, which identified convergent pathways, according to multiple news sources. Northwestern University successfully used an artificial lung to bridge a patient to transplant, showcasing advancements in medical technology.

The music industry witnessed evolving trends with Destin Conrad's Grammy nomination recognizing digitally-native R&B, highlighting the increasing recognition of artists emerging from digital platforms, NPR News reported.

In the technology sector, Amazon was considering a potential $50 billion investment in OpenAI, according to NPR News. Reviews for Obsbot's Tiny 3 were mixed, and Waymo launched its SFO taxi service. Apple reported record Q4 2025 revenue, NPR News noted.

A severe snowstorm and record-low temperatures in the eastern US caused significant unplanned outages, particularly among natural gas and coal-fired power plants within the PJM Interconnection, MIT Technology Review reported. Analysis indicated that the failure of these fossil fuel plants to operate despite high electricity prices suggested they were a major contributor to the grid's strain during the extreme weather event. Despite the outages, the grid largely maintained power.

Other notable events included protests following ICE shootings in Minneapolis, Joe Rogan's Golden Globes claim, and the Kennedy Center's Artistic Director's abrupt resignation, according to multiple news sources. Bipartisan concern over national debt also surfaced, NPR News noted.

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