OpenAI Ventures Into Web Search.

Reports suggest that OpenAI is venturing into the realm of web search, possibly to challenge Google. The project is said to be leveraging Microsoft Bing's technology, fueling speculation about a formidable alternative in the making. With tools like GPTBot and integration with Browse with Bing for ChatGPT Plus users, OpenAI's foray into search engines signals an intriguing development in the tech landscape.

Odysseus Moon Lander Sends First Space Selfies.

Intuitive Machines' Odysseus moon lander makes history by beaming back its photos from space. Shortly after its successful launch atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on February 15, the robotic spacecraft captured selfies with Earth in the backdrop, marking a significant milestone in its journey.

Even Your Winter Jacket Been to Space. As the Odysseus lunar lander embarked on its journey early Thursday, it sported a heat-reflecting material crafted by Portland-based Columbia Sportswear. Your winter jacket can reach for the stars—literally!

NASA Seeks Volunteers. You Up? NASA is on the hunt for participants for its upcoming simulated one-year Mars surface mission, CHAPEA (Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog). Scheduled for spring 2025, the mission will involve a four-person crew living and working in a Mars-like habitat at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Volunteers must be healthy, non-smoking U.S. citizens or permanent residents aged 30-55, proficient in English, and ready for the challenges of simulated space exploration.

Billionaires' Hawaiian Land Grab. In Hawaii, just 37 billionaires collectively own over 218,000 acres of land—5.3% of the state's total and 11.1% of non-government-owned land, though the true figure may be higher due to obscured ownership. This means that a mere 0.003% of Hawaii's population controls 11% of its private land. For instance, Oprah Winfrey added 850 acres on Maui to her existing 1,280-acre portfolio. The list of biggest billionaire landowners include: Larry Ellison: 87,810 acres, Steve Case: 57,400 acres, Quek Leng Chan: 55,490 acres.

The Cost of Saving: Being Happy vs Feeling Safe. In a candid account, Gwen Merz, now 33, reflects on her experience with the FIRE (financial independence, retire early) movement. Despite saving an impressive $200,000 by age 27, her pursuit of early retirement left her feeling miserable. Embracing extreme frugality, including house hacking and sacrificing social activities, took a toll on her happiness and mental well-being. Ultimately, Merz opted to scale back her savings, now allocating just 10% of her paycheck to her 401(k).

A 92-Year-Old Crosses the Grand Canyon. Alfredo Aliaga Burdio, aged 92, gets a title of the oldest man to cross the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim on foot. After embarking on a journey to health in his 70s, Burdio now holds a Guinness World Record. His regimen includes daily 30-minute walks, prioritizing eight hours of sleep, and maintaining a balanced diet—a testament to the power of a healthy lifestyle at any age.

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Freezing Endangered Species for Future Revival. Nature's SAFE, a charity founded by Tullis Matson in Whitchurch, Shropshire, has achieved a significant milestone by freezing samples from its 200th endangered species. Over the past three years, the organization has stored cells in liquid nitrogen, aiming to preserve species on the brink of extinction. Matson envisions a future where these animals can be revived simply by thawing them out, offering hope for the conservation of biodiversity.

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