Computer Science

Netflix is now using generative AI—but it risks leaving viewers and creatives behind

Netflix's recent use of generative AI to create a building collapse scene in the sci-fi show "El Eternauta" ("The Eternaut") marks more than a...

AI and mammograms could help detect heart disease in women

Mammograms are mostly known as a tool for finding breast cancer, but new research shows they could also help detect early signs of heart...

Ultra-thin metasurfaces could power the future of quantum computing

Photons—the tiny particles that make up light—are emerging as powerful tools for the next generation of quantum computers and communication networks. They can carry information...

Scientists build radiation-proof chips to power discoveries at the edge of physics

Deep beneath the border of Switzerland and France lies the world’s largest and most powerful scientific instrument—the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). This 17-mile-long tunnel accelerates...

Two-factor authentication just got easier—even for tiny smart devices

Two-factor authentication, the added layer of security that asks you for a temporary code when logging into an account, is about to become much...

Tiny tech, big impact: How new devices could power the future of 6G

As our phones and smart devices keep getting faster and more connected, the airwaves that carry their signals—known as the wireless spectrum—are getting crowded. With...

Is ChatGPT making us stupid?

Back in 2008, The Atlantic sparked controversy with a provocative cover story: Is Google Making Us Stupid? In that 4,000-word essay, later expanded into a...

Quantum LEGO: Scientists snap together the future of computing

Quantum computers hold the promise of solving complex problems far beyond the reach of today’s machines. But building one isn’t easy—especially when it comes to...

New 3D laser scanner brings smarter harvesting robots closer to reality

Harvesting fruits and vegetables like apples, strawberries, and asparagus often depends on human labor—but finding enough skilled workers has become increasingly difficult. To help farmers...

Five reasons why driverless cars probably won’t take over your street any time soon

The UK government has launched a consultation on driverless cars, ahead of on-the-road trials of the vehicles next year. It has now been more than...