Scientists create AI that solves tough engineering problems in seconds
A new artificial intelligence (AI) system could make solving complex engineering problems thousands of times faster, even on ordinary computers.
From understanding how cars crumple...
Battery-like computer memory works at temperatures over 1,000°F
A team of engineers led by the University of Michigan has developed a groundbreaking computer memory device that can operate in extreme heat, opening...
New AI model could predict metal wear for safer, lighter cars and planes
Magnesium alloys are becoming a popular choice for making vehicles and airplanes.
These metals are strong, lightweight, and easy to shape, which makes them ideal...
Scientists uncover ‘BadRAM’ flaw, prompting global fixes for AMD processors
A serious security flaw in computer memory has been discovered, prompting worldwide fixes to AMD processors.
The issue, caused by a vulnerability nicknamed “BadRAM,” involves...
Simple fix helps AI create realistic 3D models faster and better
Creating lifelike 3D models is essential for virtual reality, movies, and engineering design, but it’s often a slow and complex process.
Generative AI tools like...
How robots are learning to think on their feet: Caltech’s game-changing algorithm
In the world of robotics, making fast, smart decisions is crucial.
A new algorithm developed by researchers at Caltech is helping robots plan their movements...
Smaller brains? Fewer friends? How AI will change humanity’s future
What will humans be like generations from now in a world transformed by artificial intelligence (AI)?
Plenty of thinkers have applied themselves to questions like...
Five ways you might already encounter AI in cities (and not realize it)
You'd probably notice if the car that cut you off or pulled up beside you at a light didn't have a driver.
In the UK,...
AI can improve early detection and treatment of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer, largely because it is often diagnosed too late. Symptoms are typically vague or nonexistent...
New smarter AI training could cut power use by 30%
A new study has found a way to train large AI models, like the GPT series, using up to 30% less energy—without taking any...