Researchers develop self-healing asphalt that repairs cracks, stops potholes from forming
Surprisingly, it is not well understood why cracks form in asphalt
Researchers create reasoning model for under $50, performs similar to OpenAI's o1
The model comes with a "wait" trick that helps it double-check and refine answers
Fighting e-waste with AI: The rise of intelligent recycling
By 2030, global generation of e-waste will reach 75+ million metric tons
Scientists devise 'living' electrodes that could vastly improve traditional silicon electronics
Electronic signals can be dynamically adjusted by heating and cooling metamaterial
Greenland ice cracks are widening, potentially speeding the rise of global sea levels
Current models underestimate the melt rate as they do not account for the impact of crevasses
OpenAI debuts "Deep Research" model to tackle multi-step research AI tasks
Tool synthesizes vast data in minutes to prepare detailed research reports
Scientists force chatbots to experience "pain" in their probe for consciousness
When the "pain" was high enough, chatbots acted like they were avoiding it
Lithium-sulfur battery advancements promise faster charging and longer life
Research could lead to new, commercially-viable batteries
This $60 3D-printed Raspberry Pi microscope captures sub-cellular details with amazing clarity
Perfect for researchers on a tight budget
Study on medical data finds AI models can easily spread misinformation, even with minimal false input
Even 0.001% false data can disrupt the accuracy of large language models
Stanford-led study reveals exercise is the most powerful medical intervention
Research explores how exercise counteracts disease at a molecular level
A two-hour interview is enough to create an accurate AI replica of your personality, says Stanford study
There is room for a healthy dose of skepticism about the findings
Next-gen EV batteries could last decades, researchers show the potential of single-crystal electrode tech
The battery lifespan could be around 20,000 cycles or 8 million kilometers
Meet Transformers: The Google Breakthrough that Rewrote AI's Roadmap
For all the talk about AI these days, you may not know that it was a 2017 Google research paper that kickstarted modern generative AI by introducing the Transformer, a groundbreaking model that reshaped language processing.
Engineers achieve quantum teleportation over active internet cables
"This is incredibly exciting because nobody thought it was possible"
Researchers develop ultra-thin film to power wearables using body heat
Thermoelectric film is very flexible, opening up a range of new possibilities
Mercedes is working on "solar paint" that could drastically reduce the need for charging
Enough juice for 12,000 km per year in sunny areas
Nvidia nearly doubles AMD's R&D budget – Intel's spending dwarfs both, but struggles to compete
As the world's largest company, Apple also leads in R&D spending
The big picture: The competitive strength of hardware makers is often gauged by their research and development expenditure. However, an analysis of recent financial reports from various tech giants reveals that higher R&D spending does not always guarantee success. Intel's recent struggles and Nvidia's astronomical growth driven by the AI boom have broken conventional assumptions.
Solar Orbiter captures highest-resolution views of Sun's surface
More details are expected during the Solar Orbiter's closest approach to the Sun
New technology can unlock previously inaccessible lithium reserves
Meanwhile, a supply shortage of this crucial chemical element is looming
Researchers to grow advanced liver tissue in space to improve transplants on Earth
Organ tissue repair using microgravity
New $150M facility will fire 7-petawatt lasers to (hopefully) achieve nuclear fusion
Forward-looking: Fusion energy is often regarded as the holy grail of power generation because it harnesses the same atomic process that powers the sun. The concept involves forcing atomic nuclei to fuse together, unleashing immense energy. If scientists can crack the code using lasers, it could lead to a virtually limitless supply of safe, sustainable energy without any carbon emissions.
Insurance firms bet big on AI, but customers are not as enthused
There's an AI disconnect between insurance companies and their clients
Researchers develop method to make sound waves travel in one direction only
The research has applications in various fields, including radar technology and signal routing
New technology helps robots understand instructions without electricity
It also offloads processing to the hardware, freeing up space for robots to "think"