Brain implant at UC Davis translates thoughts into spoken words with emotion
Creating natural speech from neural signals in milliseconds
New dual-light 3D printing method combines soft and hard materials in a single object
The technology could pave the way for next-gen prosthetics and stretchable electronics
AMD demo shows procedural generation slashing VRAM use from 35 GB to just 51 KB
Like Nvidia, AMD is trying to offload tasks from memory to the GPU
Study shows gaming can reduce stress, even the violent kind
Editor's take: Violent video games have long been blamed as the source of many societal problems. However, an increasing number of studies continue to show that gaming poses no significant threat to society or human health, and the latest adds an interesting new perspective to the ongoing debate.
MIT brain scans suggest that using GenAI tools reduces cognitive activity
AI users displayed shorter memory and significantly fewer connections between regions of the brain
Why it matters: As the use of generative AI becomes increasingly common in education, law, politics, media, and other fields, many worry that reliance on the technology may reduce cognitive independence. A recent study from MIT strongly supports this concern, indicating that the use of digital tools significantly alters brain activity.
More workers are using AI, but businesses still struggle to make it useful
Research from Gallup and Salesforce reveal the promise and pitfalls of workplace AI
Scientists achieve 1,000-fold increase in solar electricity using ultra-thin layers
Breakthrough crystal tech could make solar panels more efficient and compact
AI flunks logic test: Multiple studies reveal illusion of reasoning
As logical tasks grow more complex, accuracy drops to as low as 4 to 24%
New study finds little evidence of surge pricing when retailers use digital shelf labels
Lawmakers and shoppers remain wary despite reassuring data
How a little-known tax change sparked a tech layoff surge
New R&D tax rules upended the tech sector
University of Michigan achieves first human brain recording with wireless implant
New brain-computer interface shows promise in restoring communication
Ultra-fast fiber sets global speed record: 1.02 petabits per second over continental distance
Petabit-scale data transmission outpaces previous records by more than 14x
Why it matters: A technological leap in fiber optics has shattered previous limitations, achieving what experts once considered impossible: transmitting data at 1.02 petabits per second – enough to download every movie on Netflix 30 times over – across 1,808 kilometers using a single fiber no thicker than a human hair.
This stick-on e-tattoo tracks mental fatigue in real time
A potential aid for air-traffic controllers, drivers, pilots, and other high-focus jobs
Portugal explores wave energy as a solution for erosion and green power
Innovative wave energy park could also transform coastal resilience in Portugal
Scientists create robots that take their first steps straight out of the 3D printer
By sharing their designs, the Edinburgh engineers hope to spark a new wave of innovation in soft robotics
Robots are taking over some tasks, but workers report losing purpose and autonomy
When robots take over, workers lose more than just tasks
Google research shows quantum computers could break RSA encryption sooner than expected
The quantum clock is ticking on online security
University of Arizona scientists unveil breakthrough petahertz-speed transistor
Petahertz quantum transistor could set a new benchmark for future computing
The most powerful laser in the US reaches 2 petawatts, setting new records
ZEUS will open new frontiers in imaging, cancer therapy, and astrophysics
Survey science is in crisis: facing the dual threat of AI agents and falling human participation
Bots are taking your surveys – and skewing the results
Superwood aims to replace steel and concrete with a sustainable alternative
First shipments are expected later this year as demand for green materials grows
Forward-looking: As InventWood prepares to bring its first batches of Superwood to market, it stands as a testament to what can happen when scientific innovation meets entrepreneurial determination. If successful, Superwood could mark a turning point in the quest for greener, stronger, and more beautiful buildings.
Groundwater loss causes Earth's surface to rise in South Africa
Satellite and GPS data reveal surprising drivers of ground movement
Breakthrough hairlike electrode promises discreet, high-quality brain monitoring
A wireless version for greater mobility is in the works
Scientists discover electricity-conducting bacteria with nickel-based fibers
Conducting electricity is rare among living organisms
What was the first computer program to have AI (and on what hardware did it run)?
One of the earliest and most influential examples of artificial intelligence was...