How the Internet escaped U.S. control—and what it means for AI
Almost thirty years ago, the United States government began to step back from overseeing a crucial part of the internet's infrastructure: the system that...
Ransomware now leading cause of health data breaches in the US
A new study led by researchers from Michigan State University, Yale University, and Johns Hopkins University has revealed that ransomware attacks are now the...
This octopus-inspired robot learns to grip and sense its surroundings
Scientists at the University of Bristol have created a new type of soft robot inspired by the incredible abilities of the octopus.
Unlike traditional robots...
This wireless chip could boost small satellite communication
The world is becoming more connected every day, thanks to advances in satellite technology. Small satellites, which typically weigh between 10 to 100 kilograms,...
Intel processors hit by new security vulnerability: What you need to know
A team of computer scientists from ETH Zurich has uncovered a new security vulnerability that affects all Intel processors.
This issue is linked to a...
Zippy: The world’s smallest and fastest tiny walking robot
At just under one and a half inches tall—about the height of a LEGO minifigure—Zippy is the world’s smallest self-powered bipedal robot.
Despite its tiny...
AI-powered headphones translate multiple voices with spatial clarity
Imagine walking through a bustling museum in a foreign country and understanding everything the tour guide and people around you are saying—even if you...
Scientists create swarm robots that act like living organisms
Researchers from Seoul National University and Harvard University have developed a new kind of swarm robot that works like nothing seen before.
Inspired by nature,...
AI can predict your cancer survival rate based on face photos
Researchers from Mass General Brigham have developed a groundbreaking deep learning algorithm called "FaceAge," which can estimate a person’s biological age simply by analyzing...
This brainless robot could walk, hop, and swim with just air
Imagine a robot that can walk, hop, and even swim—all without a brain, electronics, or even a line of code.
A team of researchers from...