Welcome to Discover Daily by Perplexity , an AI-generated show on tech , science and culture . I'm Alex . Today we're exploring a cosmic giant that's redefining our understanding of the universe . But first let's look at what else is happening . Openai has unveiled a big rebrand featuring a refined logo , custom typeface and refreshed color palette .
The updated Blossom logo now boasts improved symmetry and geometric precision , addressing long-standing user complaints . A key element of this visual makeover is the introduction of OpenAI Sans , a custom typeface designed to merge geometric precision with soft , inviting characteristics . The project represents OpenAI's first major brand evolution .
The rebrand extends beyond typography to include a naturalistic color palette of grays and blues , evoking horizons and skies . To further humanize its brand , openai has incorporated commissioned photographs and introduced the EmotivePoint , a visual representation of ChatGPT's quote voice ChatGPT's quote voice .
This comprehensive visual identity system aims to create a more unified and human-centric brand experience . Moving on to our second story , apple has unveiled a prototype of a lamp-like tabletop robot with lifelike movements . This research prototype , part of the Elegent project , draws inspiration from the iconic Pixar mascot , luxo Jr .
It features a flexible robotic arm , an LED light source doubling as its face , and integrated camera and sensors for environmental awareness . The robot showcases advanced features that blend functionality with expressive interaction .
It can recognize gestures , project information on walls , play music with synchronized dancing movements and even forecast weather with simulated window gazing . These features are designed to make the robot feel more like a companion than a machine .
While still in development , apple is targeting a launch window between 2026 and 2027 for this device , with a price point of around $1,000 . This timeline matches Apple's plans to complete the final design of the robot's custom processor chip by late 2025 , allowing enough time for manufacturing and testing before release . Now let's dive into our main story of the day .
Astronomers led by Hans Boehringer from the Max Planck Institute have identified Kui Pu , a cosmic superstructure that's being called the largest known structure in the universe . This discovery is challenging existing cosmological models and offering new insights into galaxy formation , dark matter and the evolution of large-scale cosmic architecture .
Quipu spans approximately 1.3 billion light-years , making it over 13,000 times the length of the Milky Way . To put that into perspective , if the Milky Way were the size of a quarter , kui Pu would be about the length of 50 football fields . This cosmic giant contains an estimated mass of 200 quadrillion solar masses .
The structure was discovered using the Cosmic Large Scale Structure in X-Ray's cluster survey . Using the cosmic large-scale structure in X-Ray's cluster survey . It's named after an Incan system of knotted cords used for record-keeping , reflecting its filamentary arrangement .
Kui Pu is part of a group of five newly identified superstructures that collectively contain 45% of all known galaxy clusters , 30% of all galaxies in the observed region , 25% of the total matter and 13% of the observed cosmic volume . The physical characteristics of Kui Pu make it a prominent feature in sky maps of clusters within its redshift range .
The structure's gravitational influence affects measurements of cosmic expansion by altering the peculiar velocities of galaxies , which could impact calculations of the Hubble constant . The naming of Kuiipu creates an sophisticated method of storing information using knotted cords , allowing the Inca Empire to record complex information without a written language .
This parallel between the cosmic structure's arrangement and the Incan system highlights unexpected connections between ancient human ingenuity and modern astrophysical discoveries . The discovery of Kui Pu has significant implications for our understanding of cosmic structure formation and evolution .
Its immense size challenges current models of how matter clusters on the largest scales , potentially requiring revisions to theories of galaxy formation and dark matter distribution . It may reveal new insights into dark matter , gravity and the fundamental forces shaping our universe on the grandest scales .
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