LLMs tried to run a robot in the real world – it didn't go well
Today's AI models have major gaps in real-world decision-making, with humans far outpacing automated systems on practical tasks
Startup Besxar partners with SpaceX to manufacture semiconductors in orbit
Company bets on space vacuum, not microgravity, to revolutionize chip fabrication
Researchers test how much detail eyes can see – or why Ultra HD might be overkill
The truth about 4K, 8K, and beyond
Researchers turn mushrooms into living memory chips for sustainable computing
Your future computer might come from a forest, not a factory
Engineering the perfect robotic hand could unlock a $5 trillion humanoid market
However, that challenge is not so straightforward
BBC study finds AI chatbots still get news wrong 45% of the time
Yet a third of UK adults trust AI summaries, and blames outlets when AI hallucinates
A rice-sized bionic eye implant could bring artificial vision into the real world
The wireless retinal implant converts video from smart glasses into signals the brain can interpret
Forward-looking: A first-of-its-kind bionic chip, smaller than a grain of rice, has delivered remarkable results in early clinical trials by restoring functional vision to patients blinded by macular degeneration. The breakthrough is being hailed as a potential turning point for artificial vision technology – shifting a field long defined by prototypes and promises toward one that could soon enter routine clinical use.
This silicon chip creates dozens of laser beams from one source – and could reshape data centers
The compact chip merges laser precision and power to enhance data and sensing systems
3D-printed concrete could help buildings absorb carbon instead of releasing it
At Penn, engineers use bone-inspired geometry to make smarter, cleaner concrete
Google and Yale's new AI just made a major cancer discovery
A 27-billion-parameter AI model just made a breakthrough in understanding how tumors hide
MetaGraph is like Google for DNA, just more compressed and jam-packed with genomic data
Swiss researchers develop search engine for genetic code sequences
New 2D memory chip could extend Moore's Law into the atomic era
The memory chip achieves 94% yield and 5 MHz operation
After years in the lab, SOT-MRAM might finally be ready for the real world
A tungsten breakthrough could finally make next-gen memory a reality
Why it matters: A team of researchers spanning Taiwan and the United States have combined materials science, device engineering, and process compatibility to address one of the most stubborn challenges in magnetic memory development. With the β-phase tungsten puzzle solved, the research presents a credible path toward mass-produced SOT-MRAM – a technology that until now had remained just beyond reach.
Scientists achieve real-time control of quantum uncertainty using ultra-fast light
Discovery could accelerate quantum communication, precision sensing, and ultra-fast imaging
The future of touch input? HydroHaptics uses fluid-filled chambers for natural, adaptive feedback
A softer side of computing
Toyota targets 2027 launch for first EV with all-solid-state battery technology
Part of Japan's push to build a self-sustaining advanced battery supply chain
Apple doubles its top bug bounty to $2 million – payouts can now exceed $5 million
But Apple says only a rare few earn the top rewards
Tiny lab-grown brains could help build the next generation of computers
Biocomputing has left the realm of science fiction and entered the laboratory
Looking ahead: Swiss researchers are exploring the frontier of computing by creating processors from living cells, a field known as biocomputing. Their work, though inspired by concepts often seen in science fiction, relies on precise laboratory techniques and targets practical, real-world applications.
Scientists at Microsoft, IBM, and others are turning to AI to discover the next generation of battery tech
New battery material that could cut lithium use dramatically
Looking ahead: Recent advancements in scientific discovery methodologies are using AI and emerging quantum technologies to compress decades of materials research into months or weeks. While these technologies are still evolving, their early successes in battery development suggest a future where sustainable, high-performance energy storage could become more accessible and environmentally responsible.
Your gaming mouse could eavesdrop on you, study reveals surprising vulnerability
Study shows standard optical mice can detect and reconstruct speech from desk vibrations
New research from Yale says that AI has not yet disrupted US employment
There's little evidence that AI has displaced workers more than past technologies
New biodegradable film made from onion skins can boost solar panel lifespan
Renewable solar cell filters stay effective after simulated year of use
Scientists create solar cells that generate energy from indoor light at record efficiency
Advances in perovskite technology are moving sensors and everyday gadgets closer to operating without batteries
No wearables needed: researchers use WiFi and Raspberry Pi to measure your heart rate in real time
Matching clinical accuracy within seconds
Study shows mandatory cybersecurity courses do not stop phishing attacks
Experts call for automated defenses as training used by companies proves ineffective