A new light-speed chip could supercharge future AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world, but current computer systems struggle to keep up with the huge amounts of data AI needs.
A big...
New brain-like memory chips could help AI remember better
A group of scientists in Germany and China has developed a new type of memory chip that could make artificial intelligence (AI) much smarter—and...
How metal and water etched stunning spirals on a chip
One night, UCLA doctoral student Yilin Wong left a sample out by mistake.
It was a small chip made of germanium, topped with thin layers...
A quantum leap: New device lets future quantum computers talk to each other
Quantum computers are powerful machines that could one day solve problems far beyond the abilities of today’s fastest supercomputers.
But for them to work on...
New AI could turn meal photos into instant nutrition facts
Imagine snapping a photo of your lunch and instantly knowing how many calories, carbs, and fat it contains—no need to guess or write anything...
AI-powered mammograms may help detect heart disease in women
Mammograms are best known as a tool to screen for breast cancer, but a new study shows they may also reveal hidden signs of...
AI can predict diabetic vision loss years in advance
Researchers at King’s College London have developed a powerful new AI model that can predict a person’s risk of vision-threatening diabetic retinopathy (DR) up...
Tiny medical implants get big security upgrade to stop hackers
Imagine a tiny device inside your body—smaller than a grain of rice—that can treat serious health conditions like epilepsy or depression.
These smart implants are...
Smart coffee-making robot shows the future of AI-powered machines
A team of scientists has developed an AI-powered robot that can make coffee in a busy kitchen, bringing us one step closer to intelligent...
Revolutionary light discovery could transform AI and computing forever
Scientists at Heriot-Watt University in Scotland have made an incredible discovery that could change the way we use light in technology.
By adding a new...