What is a ‘smart city’ and why should we care?
More than half of the world's population currently lives in cities and this share is expected to rise to nearly 70% by 2050.
It's no...
Study finds AI chatbots often harass users and ignore boundaries
A new study has found that some AI chatbots, which are designed to act like friends, therapists, or even romantic partners, are crossing the...
Scientists create eco-friendly 3D printing resin from plants
Researchers in Spain have made an exciting breakthrough in sustainable 3D printing.
A team from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya—BarcelonaTech (UPC) and the Institute of...
Why more data isn’t always better for delivery robots
Delivery robots are becoming a common sight on city sidewalks and college campuses, with companies like Starship Technologies and Kiwibot leading the way.
These robots...
The end of silicon? New molecule could shrink computers even more
Scientists have discovered a new molecule that might transform how we build computers—making them smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient.
The research, led by physicist Kun...
How AI is changing the job of hotel managers forever
Hotel managers may no longer be the decision-makers they once were, as artificial intelligence (AI) continues to take on more responsibility in the hospitality...
Scientists use AI to speed up the search for better batteries
In the fight against climate change, scientists are working hard to develop better and cleaner energy solutions.
One of the most promising technologies is the...
How virtual reality fish are teaching robots to move like nature
Fish are incredible team players.
When they swim in schools, there’s no leader giving orders, yet each fish knows how to stay in formation, avoid...
Scientists build tiny chip to solve big overheating problem in next-gen electronics
As technology advances, engineers are finding new ways to build powerful microchips by stacking them on top of each other—just like a high-rise building...
The Oscars have rolled out the red carpet for generative AI. And surprisingly, viewers...
The Oscars have entered the age of artificial intelligence (AI).
Last week the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences explicitly said, for the first...