AI blood test may detect deadly liver disease years earlier
Liver disease is a growing health problem around the world, yet many people who develop it do not know they are sick until the...
AI could help choose best treatment for pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult cancers to treat. It often grows quietly in the body and is usually discovered only after...
Next-generation fuel cells may clean themselves during operation
Fuel cells are devices that produce electricity by converting chemical energy directly into electrical energy.
Unlike batteries, which store electricity and eventually run out, fuel...
Why established battery giants still hold the advantage in the sodium-ion era
Sodium-ion batteries are often described as the next big thing in clean energy storage, promising lower costs and freedom from scarce materials like lithium...
How natural hydrogen, hiding deep in the Earth, could serve as a new energy...
In the search for more, new and cleaner sources of energy, a largely untapped resource is emerging: natural hydrogen.
Unlike hydrogen produced from industrial processes,...
Scientists create the hardest test ever—and AI is failing it
For years, scientists have measured artificial intelligence using tests originally designed for humans.
But as AI systems improved, many of these exams became too easy....
Why breakthrough solar cells often fail to reach your roof
Many new energy technologies look impressive in the laboratory but never become real products.
Solar cells are a clear example. Scientists can achieve record performance...
Scientists discover how to block noise without blocking airflow
Designing spaces that are both well ventilated and quiet has always been difficult.
Openings that allow fresh air to circulate—such as vents and ducts—also let...
MIT’s new AI turns creative 3D designs into objects that won’t break
Generative artificial intelligence can produce amazing designs for objects such as decorations, furniture, and accessories.
With a simple text prompt, AI tools can create detailed...
How an ordinary umbrella can trick and capture autonomous drones
Autonomous drones that can follow people or objects on their own are becoming more common in policing, border security, and surveillance.
These aircraft use camera-based...
Scientists discover cost-saving way to build structures on the moon
Scientists are exploring an exciting idea for future space missions: building structures on the Moon using the Moon’s own soil.
A new study shows that...
AI eye test could catch silent blindness earlier than doctors alone
Glaucoma is a serious eye disease that slowly damages vision and can lead to permanent blindness if it is not treated.
It is sometimes called...
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Build your own humanoid robot? Now it’s possible (and affordable!)
Humanoid robots are becoming more common in areas like healthcare, research, and even personal assistance.
But for beginners and hobbyists, building one has often felt...
Researchers find JavaScript vulnerability in thousands of websites
Millions of developers use JavaScript to build websites and mobile apps, making it one of the most popular programming languages in the world.
But according...
Scientists create ultrathin “electronic skin” that could revolutionize night vision
Engineers at MIT have developed a new way to make extremely thin, flexible layers of electronic material—what they call “electronic skin.”
This breakthrough could lead...
Elon Musk: Why I have negative views about artificial intelligence (AI)
Artificial intelligence is intelligence demonstrated by machines, as opposed to the natural intelligence displayed by animals including humans.
AI applications include advanced web search engines (e.g., Google), recommendation systems (used...
AI-powered headphones translate multiple voices with spatial clarity
Imagine walking through a bustling museum in a foreign country and understanding everything the tour guide and people around you are saying—even if you...