This Diminutive Reptile Plays Rock-Paper-Scissors 01. January 2026 (20:00) Side-blotched lizards probably don’t call the game that, but they play a version of it anyway. A new study explains the hidden biology that makes this possible.(New York Times)
BBC Inside Science 01. January 2026 (18:00) From what came before the big bang to why snowflakes are six sided.(BBC News)
How to Start (and Keep) a Healthy Habit (2026) 01. January 2026 (13:00) Whether you want to run a marathon or learn to play the guitar, here’s how to set yourself up for success.(Wired)
AI Labor Is Boring. AI Lust Is Big Business 01. January 2026 (12:00) After years of hype about generative AI increasing productivity and making lives easier, 2025 was the year erotic chatbots defined AI’s narrative.(Wired)
How to Make It Through Cold and Flu Season 01. January 2026 (11:30) Reduce your chances of catching these respiratory illnesses, and make sure you don't spread it to others.(Wired)
Even the Sky May Not Be the Limit for A.I. Data Centers 01. January 2026 (11:00) Some tech leaders are concerned that the artificial intelligence race will exhaust available land and energy. The solution might lie in orbit.(New York Times)