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Students make $10,000 satellite with a 3-D printed drag sail that won’t leave any space junk

The satellites demonstrate a super low-cost solution for preventing space debris.

That Pope in a white puffer jacket is fake: AI confusion is upon us

The age of post-truth is upon us.

Renaissance tracksuits? Image-generating AI shows striking fashion sense

AI is reinventing fashion now.

This humble Chilean tree could help us make better vaccines -- these researchers have learned its secrets

We've seen just how essential it is to have a good vaccine pipeline. The Chilean soapbark could be one new ally.

Trump getting arrested and Putin kneeling: AI image disinformation is already happening

We really need some good policies for this technology.

Adobe launches image-generating AI with subtle jab at competitors

A new AI, coming soon to a Photoshop near you.

Watch this robot 3D print yummy cheesecakes

We're closer than ever to witnessing a 3D food printing revolution. These cheesecakes are a delicious proof of what's coming.

Cosmic concrete made from salt, dust, and potatoes could build a base on Mars

It's two times stronger than regular concrete.

AI humiliated the world's Go champions. Now humans are making a comeback

Go players have become increasingly creative and more competitive in the wake of AI.

OpenAI just released GPT-4, which can now understand images. Here's what you need to know

The new iteration can perform at "human level" on various professional and academic benchmarks.

Can robots worship gods better than humans? In India, it could already be happening

It isn’t just artists and teachers who are losing sleep over advances in automation and artificial intelligence. Robots are being brought into Hinduism’s holiest rituals – and not all worshippers are happy about it. In 2017, a technology firm in India introduced a robotic arm to perform “aarti,” a ritual in which a devotee offers […]

Researchers created mice with two biological fathers

This could open tantalizing possibilities for human reproduction as well.

The Pentagon is investing in a drug that can make you temporarily hotter

The drug can help people quickly adapt to the frigid temperatures.

This firefighting robot could help human firefighters escape danger unscathed

If there is a fire emergency, here is a firefighter robot that will go in first. So that human firefighters face minimum risk.

Scientists say biocomputers made from tiny 'brains' are the future. Here's why

We're witnessing the development of a new frontier in computing, moving away from AI back to where it all started: the human brain.

Foldable and compostable coffee cup gets rid of annoying plastic lid

Billions of plastic cups pollute the environment every year. This clever solution may finally be the answer to this problem.

Could we really have a zombie apocalypse like in The Last of Us?

Are we prepared enough to survive a deadly fungal outbreak similar to what is shown in the TV show The Last of Us?

A human just defeated an AI in Go. Here's why that matters

Go is arguably the most complex game devised by mankind.

Electric chopsticks can make food seem saltier and get you eating healthier

Japanese researchers have created the device in an attempt to get people to eat less salt.

This toilet company wants to put a $500 laboratory in your toilet bowl

It's like taking a medical sample every day.

This AI can detect Parkinson's just by looking at a person's breathing

A new tool could diagnose Parkinson's patients in their sleep.

Cargo ships return to sail power to reduce carbon footprint

Cargo shipping is going back to basics.

ChatGPT is almost good enough to become a doctor. What does it mean for AI and for doctors?

ChatGPT has managed to score well enough to become a licensed doctor. So is it now ready to replace doctors?

AI is causing disruption now, not tomorrow. Here are just 6 examples

AI is having its "Hello world!" moment.

This lizard-like robot can outperform Mars rovers

Here is a lizard-inspired robot that is as creepy and fascinating as real lizards, and wishes to explore Mars.

AI flies modified F-16 jet for 17 hours all by itself. Is this the future of the Air Force?

It's a world first that could signal the future of air warfare.

This AI could save your life by detecting lung cancer early

AI increases the chance of detecting lung nodules, which also sometimes hint at lung cancer.

Are we finally seeing the end of passwords?

The slow death of passwords seems imminent in the face of more convenient biometric authentification.

Researchers create DNA pottery that could one day deliver drugs inside your body

These aren't your average pots and bowls.

Shape-shifting “Terminator robot” escapes prison just like in the movies

The world needs a good terminator, and seems like now we have one.

Google shows off ChatGPT-like bot that turns hums and text into music

AI is yet again redrawing the boundaries of what we call 'art'.

This drone can both fly and swim. It can also hitch a ride by piggybacking other moving objects

The amphibious drone was inspired by the kingfisher and the suckerfish.

Ancient Japanese art could hold promise for better breast reconstruction

In the US alone, there are over 100,000 breast reconstructive surgeries every year, and there's plenty of room for improvement.

What does quantum cryptography mean for cybersecurity

Quantum computers powerful enough to break public-key encryption are still years away, but when it happens, they could be a major threat.

This slime mold smartwatch is a living gadget -- and it serves an important purpose

This watch is incredible, alive, and can make you emotional because it is powered by a pet-like slime mold.

The future of AI voice is here: new AI has emotionally intelligent synthetic speech

This AI knows how to sound like you or anyone else.

Repurposing wind power: How out-of-service wind turbines are giving new life to children's playgrounds

Old turbine blades cannot be recycled for energy production but they can be reused for fun and aesthetics.

Over a quarter of water is lost through leakage. These small "AI pipebots" could fix that

In the not-too-distant future, AI pipebots could be patrolling inside our water pipes. They will ensure no drop of clean water leaks out.

This solar car will steal your heart with its uncanny looks and whopping 1,000 km range

A solar-powered EV "Sunswift 7" just made a new Guinness World Record by covering 1000 km on a single charge.

Deep-red, cranberry-based lipstick also kills off microbes, fungi, and bacteria

Who says you can't have beauty and health benefits?

New 3D printing 'ink' could make lab-grown meat even cheaper

3D-printed meat is close to becoming cost-competitive.

Ultra-small Lidar could be the missing piece for next-gen self-driving cars

A new generation of Lidars is coming.

Researchers print electronic circuits on mushrooms

This could be very good for the environment.

Self-healing concrete for sewage pipes could save billions in repair costs every year

The approach could save $1.4 billion in Australia alone.

Self-driving robo-taxis can now pick you up at the airport

Well, at some airports at least.

Batteries running on bacteria juice can power medical devices inside your body

This ingestible battery will supply power to drug delivery robots inside your body in the future.

ChatGPT launched just a week ago and rocked the world. Here's what you need to know about it

The AI revolution that's been a long time coming is upon us.

A new type of ice cream is coming soon: made with lab-grown dairy

Food companies are planning to launch ice cream using dairy that is grown in a lab.

NASA wants to build roads and landing pads on the moon

We're past just sending people to the moon. It's time to start building things there.

Researchers develop printable, wearable insect repellant

The new system can be 3D printed and worn as a ring or bracelet.

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