Artificial brains may need sleep as much as we do in the future
No one can say whether androids will dream of electric sheep, but they will almost certainly need periods of rest that offer benefits similar...
Silicon neurons could add new dimension to computer processors
When it fires, a neuron consumes significantly more energy than an equivalent computer operation.
And yet, a network of coupled neurons can continuously learn, sense...
This cockroach-inspired robot is small but mighty
The microrobot is one of the smallest and most dexterous robots to date.
This itsy-bitsy robot can't climb up the waterspout yet but it can...
Smart molecules could help make computers with 100-times bigger memories
Computer hard drives of the future could be made up of smart molecules.
Researchers have discovered a single molecule 'switch' that can act like a...
This new AI could predict COVID-19 without testing
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence diagnostic that can predict whether someone is likely to have COVID-19 based on their symptoms, according to a...
Interactive technology could ease urban traffic jams
Traffic congestion is a serious problem in the United States.
A new study shows that interactive technology - ranging from 511 traffic information systems and...
New 5G switches bring better battery life, higher bandwidth and speeds
The 5G revolution has begun, and the first lines of phones that can access the next generation of wireless speeds have already hit the...
Scientists record world’s fastest internet speed from a single optical chip
A research team from Monash, Swinburne and RMIT universities has recorded the world’s fastest internet speed from a single optical chip of 44.2 Terabits...
Scientists create soft touch for robots
Robots can be made from soft materials, but the flexibility of such robots is limited by the inclusion of rigid sensors necessary for their...
Scientists finds new way to fix 3D printing’s ‘weak spot’
Researchers have developed the technology to weld adjacent 3D printed layers more effectively, increasing the final product’s reliability, according to a new study.
Plastics are...