Computer Science

Most of us have no idea what the padlock icon on our Internet browser...

Do you know what the padlock symbol in your internet browser's address bar means? If not, you're not alone. New research by my colleagues and...

Revolutionary robot excavator builds a massive stone wall

At ETH Zurich, a group of researchers has achieved a remarkable feat in construction and robotics. They have successfully deployed an autonomous excavator, named HEAP,...

Move over, agony aunt: study finds ChatGPT gives better advice than professional columnists

There’s no doubt ChatGPT has proven to be valuable as a source of quality technical information. But can it also provide social advice? We explored...

AI helps unravel the mystery of ocean’s giant waves

For centuries, sailors have told tales of enormous rogue waves, capable of damaging ships and oil platforms. These monster waves, often dismissed as myths, are...

AI could predict ovarian cancer treatment outcome

A groundbreaking study has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) model, named IRON (Integrated Radiogenomics for Ovarian Neoadjuvant therapy), capable of accurately predicting the effectiveness...

AI-generated white faces seem more real than actual humans

Recent research from The Australian National University (ANU) reveals a startling discovery: AI-generated white faces are often perceived as more realistic than those of...

Scientists reveal twisted magnet technology for brain-like, energy-efficient computing

Researchers from UCL and Imperial College London have made a big leap in creating a new kind of computing that's inspired by how our...

ChatGPT shows promise in debunking allergy myths

The use of artificial intelligence in healthcare has taken another step forward, with ChatGPT proving its potential in the field of allergy and asthma...

Scientists create electron ‘parking lot’ in a unique 3D crystal

In a groundbreaking experiment, a team of scientists from MIT has managed to do something remarkable with electrons – they've trapped them in a...

AI tool improves colon cancer diagnosis and treatment, study finds

Colorectal cancer is a prevalent global health concern, with almost two million new cases and one million deaths reported worldwide in 2020. A crucial biomarker...