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...
After studying 19 billion passwords, one big problem: Over 90% are terrible
TL;DR: A new study analyzing more than 19 billion passwords from relatively recent data breaches between April 2024 and 2025 has found that the vast majority are weak. Alarmingly, only six percent of the leaked passwords were unique, leading researchers to describe a widespread epidemic of weak password reuse.
Funding cuts and political pressure drive US researchers overseas
Nature data shows dramatic rise in international job searches by US scientists
New study reveals cybersecurity threats in next-gen DNA sequencing
Researchers have identified multiple cyberthreats in every stage of the DNA sequencing process
Researchers use lasers and metalenses to align 3D chips with atomic precision
Forward-looking: Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have developed a laser-based technique to align 3D semiconductor chips, potentially overcoming a longstanding challenge in chip manufacturing. The method employs concentric metalenses to generate holograms that reveal misalignment between chip layers at a much smaller scale than previously possible.
Breakthrough water filter eliminates forever chemicals using modified graphene oxide
The new filtration technology sets the stage for customizable water purification solutions
New German "super-ministry" hopes to lure US researchers with cutting-edge science agenda
No budget assessments just yet, but ambitions of Europe's largest economy are soaring
Survey reveals most people panic when their phone battery drops to 38%
Older generations are more lax regarding battery life