Computer Science

How new tech helps drones fly without GPS

Drones are becoming more useful in many areas—like delivering medical supplies, helping during natural disasters, or inspecting buildings. But there’s a big problem: they often...

From brain Bluetooth to ‘full RoboCop’: Where chip implants will be headed soon

In the 1987 classic film "RoboCop," the deceased Detroit cop Alex Murphy is reborn as a cyborg. He has a robotic body and a full...

Boiling water to cool chips? New tech could supercharge your devices

As our phones, laptops, and other gadgets keep getting smaller and more powerful, one big challenge has become clear—how to keep them from overheating. Tiny...

Scientists use lasers and atoms to win a mind-bending quantum game

Imagine playing the tiniest game of checkers, where the pieces are atoms and lasers move them around a tiny board. That’s not science fiction—it’s a...

New wearable AI device could help blind people navigate independently

A new wearable device powered by artificial intelligence (AI) is making it easier for blind and partially sighted people to move around safely. The system,...

Scientists create smaller, smarter computer chips for space missions

Operating technology in space is no easy task. Harsh conditions like intense radiation from solar flares and cosmic rays, extreme temperatures, and flying debris can...

Scientists find a cool new way to keep hot chips from overheating

As electronic devices get smaller and more powerful, keeping them from overheating has become a big challenge. Tiny chips can now do incredible things thanks...

Scientists create light-powered chip that could transform AI training

Engineers at the University of Pennsylvania have created a new kind of computer chip that uses light instead of electricity to train artificial intelligence...

This AI drone defeats human champions in world racing first

In a historic moment for artificial intelligence and robotics, an autonomous drone has beaten human champions in an international drone racing competition for the...

Could blockchain make the NFL Draft faster and fairer?

Every year, the NFL Draft draws millions of fans eager to see which players their favorite teams will pick. Behind the scenes, however, it's not...