Computer Science

Magnetic 3D printing: A game-changer for high-performance motor manufacturing

Scientists in South Korea have made an exciting breakthrough in motor manufacturing by using magnetic 3D printing technology. This innovation, developed by the Korea Institute...

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...

DNA robots and nano dinosaurs: The tiny tech revolution changing our world

Scientists at the University of Sydney Nano Institute have made an exciting breakthrough in nanotechnology by using DNA—the building blocks of life—to create tiny,...

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,...

Dogecoin is a joke—so what’s behind its rally?

Rockets aren't the only thing Elon Musk is sending into the stratosphere. After a three-year plummet, dogecoin is blasting off again, jumping 250% since the...

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...

AI is a game-changer in diagnosing heart disease

Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, but early diagnosis can save lives. The problem is that detecting heart problems isn’t always...

Tiny chip could detect molecules using exotic light rays

Scientists have created a groundbreaking chip-sized device that can identify molecules using their unique infrared "fingerprints." Molecules vibrate in specific ways when exposed to infrared...

Smart cars get smarter: AI shields vehicles from cyberattacks

Scientists have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool to improve the security and privacy of vehicles connected through the Internet of Vehicles (IoV). This...