Welcome to The Download, your daily briefing on the world of technology. The Cornucopia Conspiracy: The Mandela Effect and the Fruit of the Loom Logo Why do so many people remember a cornucopia in the Fruit of the Loom logo when it never existed? A 2022 poll revealed that 55% of Americans believe the logo includes a cornucopia, a phenomenon known as the "Mandela effect." This collective false memory highlights how easily our recollections can be skewed, leading some to seek answers and vindication. Read the full story on how conspiracy theories are shaping science and technology. The Quest for a Cold Vaccine: A Decades-Long Challenge As the Northern Hemisphere enters cold season, the question remains: why don't we have a vaccine for the common cold? Scientists have been working on this for decades, but the sheer variety of cold viruses makes creating a single, effective vaccine incredibly difficult. Despite the challenges, hope for a cold vaccine remains alive. Further details can be found in MIT Technology Review’s biotech newsletter, The Checkup. Inside NASA Ames Research Center's Archives: A Glimpse into Technological History Located at the heart of Silicon Valley, the NASA Ames Research Center boasts a rich history of groundbreaking scientific research. A collection of 5,000 images from the center's archives showcases its contributions to wind tunnels, experimental aircraft, supercomputing, astrobiology, and more. Explore the visuals from NASA Ames’s archives, revealing the cutting-edge work at America’s technology hub. The full story is available in the latest print issue of MIT Technology Review magazine. The Must-Reads: Tech News Roundup

TP-Link Routers Under Scrutiny: The US government is considering banning TP-Link routers due to concerns over the company’s links to China and potential hacking vulnerabilities.
ICE's Deportation Network: Plans for a 24/7 deportation network in Texas raise concerns, especially as US citizens are sometimes wrongly detained.
Gamified Warfare in Ukraine: Ukrainian drone teams are being incentivized for successful attacks, boosting morale and effectiveness.
Meta's AI Training Data: Meta denies using torrented porn to train its AI models, attributing the downloads to “private personal use.”
Bird Flu Monitoring Challenges: Bird flu continues to plague the US poultry industry, but new biosensors offer rapid detection.
Cybersecurity Risks of AI Browsers: AI browsers are emerging as a significant cybersecurity threat due to known and unknown vulnerabilities.
Robots Entering the Workforce: Robots are increasingly performing jobs across America, but challenges remain regarding cost and reliability.
Emerging AI Jobs: The rise of AI has created new job roles, from conversation designers to adoption strategists.
Advancements in Computer Vision: Computer vision technology is rapidly improving, eliminating blind spots and expanding its capabilities.
Lock-Cracking YouTuber Sued: A lockmaking company is suing a YouTuber for allegedly defaming the company, even though he didn’t say a word during the clip.

Quote of the Day “Yes, we’ve been to the Moon before… six times!” – NASA’s acting administrator Sean Duffy, responding to Kim Kardashian’s disbelief about the moon landings. One More Thing: The Gift of Donating Your Body to Science Each year, approximately 20,000 people in the US donate their bodies to science, contributing to research and education. At places like Western Carolina University's FOREST, researchers study human decomposition, recognizing the deep connection between the living and the dead. Read more about the profound impact of donating your body to science.