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These battery-less robots are transformer origami

Minute robots can change shape mid-flight without using any batteries.

AI took a creativity test. It scored better than 99% of humans

AI scored in the top 1% of creative thinkers and this is definitely the weirdest timeline.

Watch an AI create unique robots in a matter of seconds

The evolved robot has three legs and rear fins.

AI translates 5,000-year-old cuneiform tablets into English

A new technology meets old languages.

Does AI have any biases? Here's what we know -- and why this matters

AI reflects our imperfections, unveiling hidden biases in data -- and in our society.

Insect wing physics could inspire next-gen self-cleaning technologies

Insects have the spectacular ability to repel liquids. Researchers now want to emulate it.

Reverse vaccine could treat MS and other autoimmune diseases

Scientists developed a "reverse vaccine" that helps the body to forget things. It could lead to new treatments.

The future's hot, literally: How the next supercontinent could cook all mammals out of existence in 250 million years

Earth's environment may become unlivable for mammals in the next 250 million years, but at least this time human are not to blame.

Scientists spin spider silk from gene-edited silkworms

Chinese scientists used CRISPR gene-editing tools to coax the humble silkworm into making spider silk, a material stronger than Kevlar.

Nature turned this 2,000-year-old ancient Roman glass into a modern optical device

The past uncovers a sparkling secret with technological implications for the present.

World's first mass-produced humanoid robot wants to solve China's aging population problem

It's a major step up in robotics.

AI Chatbots are easily fooled by nonsense. Can their flaws offer insights about the human brain?

Peeking into chatbot mistakes, scientists probe deeper into human cognition.

How modern car thieves hack and hijack today's high-tech vehicles

Thieves are trading their pry bars for laptops and wireless devices to steal cars that nowadays rely on remotes and computer networks.

New AI can make 'zoom and enhance' satellite imagery, making it sharper and more useful

This could be a game changer for satellite monitoring.

AI destroys human champions in real-world drone racing

It's a huge milestone in AI.

Google Trends data can predict football player’s market value

People's interest in football players on Google correlates with their market value.

Can we screen the world? How smartphones and watches are revolutionizing global health (and just getting started)

The new frontier of personalized medicine is upon us.

How vulnerable are VR headsets to hacking?

From keystrokes to hand gestures, hackers can glean a lot of private information during your VR experience.

This new AI generates anime portraits from hand sketches -- and it's pretty awesome

For anime lovers and anime creators, things just got a whole lot easier.

Scientists make cheap energy-storing capacitors from ancient materials

In an innovative blend of old and new, MIT engineers have designed an energy-storing supercapacitor using time-tested materials.

Self-healing metal can repair itself just like human skin

Under certain conditions, some metals can fuse back together, filling cracks in the material.

What will happen if people start having sex in space?

Ready or not, sex in space will be happening within the decade.

The dawn of quantum supercomputers? Microsoft says it's less than a decade away

Not exactly 'coming soon to a store near you' but still pretty damned exciting.

Robot conductor makes stellar debut in South Korea

Orchestras are not just for humans anymore.

Two-faced thermal cloak protects cars from heat and cold. No electricity required

This cloak is not invisible but it will keep your car cool in summers and warm in winters, doesn't that sound like magic.

The first drug that regrows teeth is about to enter clinical trials

It's a game changer for dentistry.

The data-first approach: How AI promises to revolutionze healthcare

Data and AI are increasingly playing a role in healthcare. But we're still not very efficient with our approaches.

AI turns old maps of demolished neighborhoods into 3D digital models

"Ghost neighborhoods" destroyed by highways are given a new lease on life.

Morphobot: this robot can move like a rover and fly like a drone

It's was inspired by some animals' diverse mobility skills

Cryofreezing DNA could be our last shot at saving species from extinction

Cryobanks could help curb species extinction.

GPS-like tech based on cosmic ray particles can navigate underground and underwater

Japanese researchers propose an advanced navigation system that can pinpoint your location despite GPS-jamming obstacles.

Say goodbye to radiators: paper-thin film turns any wall or furniture into a heater

It's a very efficient way of heating a space.

This new robot chef can recreate recipes just from watching food videos

It’s a big step towards automation of cooking.

Scientists devise wearable ultrasound monitoring device for patients in motion

A groundbreaking innovation redefines ultrasound technology, creating a wearable device that monitors deep-tissue vital signs even for subjects in motion.

How laser technology can reduce Denmark's energy consumption by 10%

The solutions could be useful everywhere.

Your smartwatch may soon alert you if you have an irregular heart rhythm

Smartwatches are turning more and more into medical devices.

Whiff of the future: Face mask lets users smell in virtual reality

Virtual reality just got more immersive with this face mask that lets you smell things in real time.

These cute, talking robot heads like gossip and could help us understand hearing better

Would you like to host a bunch of talking robot heads at your home. If yes, you must be willing to listen to them because they talk a lot.

This creepy AI-generated beer commercial is a cautionary psychedelic nightmare

Did someone spike the beer with LSD?

US policymaker wants disclosure of AI-generated content in political ads

Policy is usually notoriously slow to react to technology. Will this time be any different?

We're not taking sex in space seriously enough, researchers warn

It's all fun and games until a baby is conceived in microgravity. Then, the problems will start pouring in.

The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan confirms it's been mining Bitcoin for years

Bhutan has been mining Bitcoin since it was $5,000.

Facebook's GPT rival was leaked. Of course, it made it to 4chan

There's little hope in keeping AI engines isolated.

AI can now detect colds by analyzing the tone of voice

Researchers decode how a cold voice differs from a healthy one.

QR-type barcodes are about to revolutionize retail

Something small can be very powerful in our society.

Why Elon Musk's TruthGPT sounds more like RubbishGPT

Elon Musk's latest venture, TruthGPT, promises to be a "maximum truth-seeking AI." But is it really about seeking truth or just an attempt to upstage ChatGPT?

This award-winning photography was made by AI. Its creator says we need to talk about it

The photo was meant to stir up a debate -- and that it did.

These lensless, glow in the dark glasses could stop myopia

A lot of people suffer from visual impairment due to not getting enough sunlight.

These high-tech diapers double as urine tests

In the future, some diapers could act like a mini labs to immediately detect potential health problems.

Viking, Samurai, or medieval knight? AI reimagines Spider-Man in stunning images

Which one is your favorite?

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