Science & Technology — October 10, 2026

OpenAI's math proofs surprise mathematicians. OpenAI released an unprecedented trove of AI-generated mathematical proofs. Mathematicians call the results staggering but contentious, estimating years of verification work lie ahead.

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Homo erectus appeared 200,000 years earlier. New fossils from South Africa's Drimolen Cave, including an adult skull fragment, push back the species' timeline and reshape the story of early human evolution.

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NASA seeks private space station bids. NASA asked companies to bid on commercial space stations to succeed the International Space Station, saying it 'will never give up its presence in low Earth orbit.'

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Global PC shipments plunge 20%. Worldwide PC shipments fell 20.1% in Q3, the sharpest drop since early 2023, as AI-fueled component shortages sent prices soaring and demand dried up.

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