I'm excited to share the first story I've edited for @quantamagazine.bsky.social! At first, astrophysicists didn't know what to make of Webb Telescope data that revealed huge black holes, bright galaxies, and "little red dots" in the early universe. Now, they have some ideas:

Astrophysicists Puzzle Over Webb’s New Universe | Quanta Magazine

Faced with observations of early black holes and galaxies that weren’t expected to exist, scientists have come up with a wealth of new theories to explain them. Now they just need to figure out which ...

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Today is my last day at Gizmodo! After nine years at the site—first as science editor and lately as EIC—I am headed for something new. It's been a ton of fun, and I'm going to miss my wonderful team. I'll have more to share very soon 🔬🧪

Billionaire Tom Steyer wants to tax AI companies and create a sovereign wealth fund for California. If that sounds familiar, it’s because the CEO of Anthropic proposed the same idea. I went to Steyer’s town hall in San Diego to hear about it.

This California Billionaire Wants to Tax AI Tokens to Create a Sovereign Wealth Fund

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Gizmodo’s science team is live-blogging the Artemis 2 launch! Follow our coverage here:

Artemis 2 Live Updates: Countdown to the Moon 🔴

Follow along with Gizmodo as NASA prepares to launch its first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years.

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I was the first journalist to write about the XSTAT hemorrhage-control syringe, way back in 2014 for @popsci.com. I hadn't heard much about it since. So, imagine my delight seeing it save a fictional life in the new season of The Pitt. I've keep an early prototype in my desk all these years.

How A Simple New Invention Seals A Gunshot Wound In 15 Seconds

An Oregon startup has developed a pocket-size device that uses tiny sponges to stop bleeding fast.

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Gizmodo reporter Gayoung Lee spoke to physicist Paul Davies about his new book, "Quantum 2.0: The Weird Physics Driving a New Revolution in Technology." Read the interview for some neat physics history and how it led to the current AI boom:

From Quantum Spam to Quantum Minds: Why the 'Best' Revolution in Physics Is Only Getting Started

Physicist Paul Davies looks back at the past century of quantum mechanics—the most disruptive theory in the history of modern science.

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Our next story from our green militarization series is up at @gizmodo.com. The tale of how security, surveillance and conservation intersect -- in this new and perilous time. Many thanks for support from the @pulitzercenter.org and editorial guidance @rosepastore.bsky.social. tinyurl.com/2p445n5n

The War on Poaching Has Gone Full Tech Dystopia—and It May Not Be Working

Surveillance technology intended to protect endangered species is weaponized against locals, with repercussions that range from harassment to physical violence.

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So many stories lie deep underground & underwater in the Yucatán Peninsula. Thrilled to be able to learn about some of them. #Mexico #fossils Thank you to all involved in this story, & thank you to Rose Pastore & @gdvorsky.bsky.social! gizmodo.com/undisturbed-...

Undisturbed for Millennia, This Submerged Cave Is a Portal to the Ice Age

International research and highly-specialized divers are bringing an underground, underwater world to the surface

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We’ve got something cooking 👀 #GizmodoGlowsUp