Unlock the secret to emergency medical breakthroughs and cosmic discoveries on today's Discover Daily. We're peeling back the layers of innovation with a deep dive into the world of enzymes transforming the transfusion landscape. Picture a future where blood type barriers vanish, thanks to researchers who've found a way to convert types A, B, and AB into the universal type O. It's not science fiction; it's a revolution in emergency care, one that promises to make blood shortages a thing of the past. Also on today's episode, you'll hear about AI's latest victory—Thor, the algorithm with the power to detect thousands of asteroids, including those that flirt dangerously close to Earth, a monumental stride for both space exploration and planetary defense.

Then, we'll venture into the complex realm of AI regulation with California's Senate Bill 1047. This legislative effort is a tightrope walk over the chasm of innovation and safety, setting new ground rules for AI's wild west. Developers, take note: your creations now come with a blueprint for safety and accountability. Moreover, we're celebrating the 60th anniversary of the BASIC programming language, an innovation that flung open the doors of computing to the masses. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or simply intrigued by astronomical and medical marvels, today's podcast is a testament to human ingenuity, spotlighting the pioneers who are scripting history with every breakthrough. Join us for a narrative that connects the dots between past, present, and future, where every discovery paves the way for the next.

From Perplexity's Discover feed:

BASIC programming language turns 60
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Apple's historic $110b share buyback
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/Apples-historic-110b-CYBz4rRITfeOzCruNnzg2w

California AI safety bill overview
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/California-AI-safety-cJXdMFiAS_GGlZh.9ZjTOg

AI discovers 27,000 asteroids
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/AI-discovers-27000-4YMLp7FASTW2_QymBV5Osg

Universal blood donor development
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/Universal-blood-donor-28FzCpOTSj6c6iECMsaoVA

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