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A British team is planning an ambitious underwater science platform called Sentinel. Its creators envision it functionin…
At September’s Cosmos Science City event, participants discussed the jobs of the future amid rapid technological change. Psychologist Ruchi Sinha says the transformational impact of AI will force us to…
Have you ever dreamed of a robot that cooks, cleans, and handles every chore? For a long time that idea felt fantastical — but it’s starting to happen. Robots already…
LG Electronics has introduced the portable LG StanbyME GO for indoor and outdoor use. This television features a 27-inch touchscreen display with a four-channel, 20W speaker system and packs into…
A London-to-New York flight in just 3.5 hours sounds like science fiction. But in about four years, that could be reality — the prototype has already finished extensive ground testing.…
The unusual device looks like a wallet trimmed with chains, feathers, and tassels. The concept smartphone is meant to open new revenue streams for fashion houses (Prada, Louis Vuitton) and…
Researchers modeled future Mars colonists using data from Arctic stations and submarine crews. They found that “neurotic” individuals have the worst chance of surviving on the Red Planet. People who…
Franky Zapata is a French inventor and pilot best known for extreme feats on a high-speed flyboard. He’s announced a striking hybrid electric aircraft (an eVTOL) intended to be used…
Ötzi, or the Iceman, is the most famous ice mummy in the world, dating back to the late Neolithic period. However, recent research has revealed that the Iceman looked…
AI is gradually taking over the world, moving into more and more areas. But artificial intelligence still lags behind on dating apps. Men more often choose photos of women created…
Reading a person’s thoughts doesn’t feel like science fiction anymore. Previously, scientists predicted a person’s words during a normal conversation by decoding electrical activity in the temporal lobe. Eleven years…
Scientific achievements built the modern world, but what comes next as artificial intelligence grows more powerful? It’s impossible to make definitive claims, yet researchers see two likely trends. Trends in…
In their recent research, Stanford University engineers Michael Lepech and Zhijie Li discuss the possibility of using recycled reinforced fiberglass polymer composite, which is used in parts of cars, boats,…
Over the past year, artificial intelligence has driven major advances. It has moved well beyond creating images and text—researchers are now using machine learning to hunt for drugs that target…
A deepfake is a forged video or audio recording created to imitate a real person. Researchers warn that people can detect fewer than a quarter of speech samples created by…
A lot of people worry that artificial intelligence will replace us. That fear includes the idea that AI could outstrip human creativity and steal what makes us unique. But the…
In March 2017, Alain Thébault and Anders Bringdal, both sailing-speed world record holders, launched a startup. They aimed to build energy-efficient, eco-friendly marine transport. That idea matters in France, a…
Japanese police hope new AI tools will help prevent serious crimes. Officials say the technology will initially be used to protect high-ranking VIPs. The idea emerged a year after the…
Researchers from the American Weizmann School of Design have discovered that dragonfly wings could help develop lighter, stronger, and more “eco-friendly” airplane wings. Based on the principles of biomimicry (copying…
People find ways to be intimate in unlikely places. So as space tourism grows, it’s likely the first sex in space will happen. But scientists warn space tourism companies haven’t…
As humanoid robots and AI advance, demand is growing for machines that can interact directly with people. The Chinese company Fourier Intelligence has announced plans to produce 100 general-purpose humanoid…
New research suggests that in the aftermath of the Big Bang, time in the universe ran about five times slower than it does today. Researchers reached that conclusion by observing…
The era of artificial intelligence (AI) is here, and neural networks will only get smarter. Their impact on art and pop culture is already significant. Convincing deepfakes are already worrying…
Australian scientists tested whether a vertical greening system could remove a mix of harmful compounds found in gasoline vapors. For the experiment, they put a collection of houseplants in sealed…
In 2021, American researchers developed the world’s whitest paint. It reflects more than 98% of light. That’s useful because sunlight produces heat, and global warming is a pressing problem for…
A new study investigated whether technologically capable intelligent life is more likely to arise in oceans or on land. The authors conclude that such beings may be more likely to…
People already turn to “Dr. Google” for medical answers. Now Google has developed an AI that answers medical questions with 92.6% accuracy, performing as well as doctors on disease-related queries.…
While humanity debates what counts as artificial intelligence, the humanoid robots presented at a UN summit have already claimed they are superior to humans — a claim that sounds straight…
The future is arriving faster than we think. What once seemed like science fiction is becoming real. Many scientists believe these emerging technologies could change the way we live —…
The Humane AI Pin is a projector you can wear on your clothing. It functions as a non-physical smartphone, projecting apps, calls, and voice assistance onto your hands or nearby…
The human face can express a wide range of emotions, many of which would be impossible without eyebrows. Scientists still don’t know exactly how or why those two narrow bands…
In the scientific community, discussions about when placental mammals, which include humans, dogs, and bats, first appeared have been ongoing for a long time. Recent analysis of fossils has led…
The first space factory has launched, aimed at producing pharmaceuticals in microgravity. A capsule will return the finished products to Earth. The first one is in orbit Varda Space Industries…
A gallery of ancient cave markings in France—likely created around 75,000 years ago—appears to be the work of Neanderthals. A team studying the La Roche-Cotard engravings says it’s the clearest…
If advanced alien civilizations wanted to detect life elsewhere in the galaxy, scientists think they would likely put radio receivers near their own habitats. That’s why researchers have focused on…
The newly unveiled Decadence catamaran dazzles with a design that looks like a giant retro car. British designer Andy Wo drew inspiration from early 20th-century American cars, particularly the Auburn…
Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, and other celebrity chefs might want to pay attention: a cooking robot can learn recipes simply by watching videos. Researchers at the University of Cambridge programmed…
Tutankhamun is one of the most famous pharaohs of Ancient Egypt. He ruled about 3,000 years ago, ascending to the throne at 9 or 10 and dying at 18. The…
Augmented reality holograms, assistant robots, 3D-printed transformer walls, obedient screens… All of this and more has been integrated into quirky yet practical architectural designs by artificial intelligence. Such a reality…
SolarBotanic Trees’ metal ‘trees’ have seven-meter canopies that capture solar energy through nanophotoelectric ‘leaves’ and store it in a battery tucked into the trunk. SolarBotanic Trees, a British startup, has…
Journalists from the British publication Daily Mail asked the image generator Midjourney to predict what ten major U.S. cities will look like in 2050. Then they sought comments from experts in…
Innovator Grant Sinclair tested the IRIS eTrike with astronaut Tim Peake and is now taking orders from future owners of the vehicle. Mass production will begin in the first quarter…
Climate change is causing many unpleasant and sometimes unexpected effects. Strong turbulence is increasing alongside global warming. British scientists have found that since 1979 severe turbulence over the North Atlantic…
Professor Max Tegmark drew parallels with species extinctions and offered a grim forecast: he estimates a 50% chance that artificial intelligence could destroy humanity. He says that risk rises once…
The Daily Mail reports that the pharaoh of Ancient Egypt’s 18th Dynasty, who ruled roughly from 1332 to 1323 BC, wasn’t a sickly boy-king but a “battle-hardened warrior.” The long-held image…
The cruise company Hurtigruten Norway has announced plans to create an electric cruise ship with zero emissions and 50-meter sails covered in solar panels. The vessel will harness energy from…
In research, scientists often face limited access to human tissue samples in the exact sizes and types they need for many projects. A 3D bioprinter could solve that problem. But…
A team of researchers from the University of Edinburgh says this advance in cardiac diagnostics could significantly reduce hospital admissions. The AI tool can quickly identify patients who can be…
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