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Megan Morrone

Apr 4, 2026 - Technology

AI agents are scrambling power users' brains

Illustration of a paper silhouette of a head with charred center.

A growing number of software developers say AI coding tools are frying their brains.

The big picture: The most popular agentic AI systems have triggered something that looks a lot like addiction among some of tech's highest performers.

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Alex Fitzpatrick

Apr 3, 2026 - Science

PHOTO: See Earth from Artemis II's POV

NASA astronaut and Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman took this picture of Earth from the Orion spacecraft’s window after completing the translunar injection burn. There are two auroras (top right and bottom left) and zodiacal light (bottom right) is visible as the Earth eclipses the Sun.

NASA just posted one of the first photos from Artemis II, capturing "Spaceship Earth" in all its blue-and-white glory.

In the photo, taken by mission commander Reid Wiseman: Two auroras (top right and bottom left), plus "zodiacal light" in the bottom right.

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