DNA robots and nano dinosaurs: The tiny tech revolution changing our world
Scientists at the University of Sydney Nano Institute have made an exciting breakthrough in nanotechnology by using DNA—the building blocks of life—to create tiny,...
Five ways you might already encounter AI in cities (and not realize it)
You'd probably notice if the car that cut you off or pulled up beside you at a light didn't have a driver.
In the UK,...
Dogecoin is a joke—so what’s behind its rally?
Rockets aren't the only thing Elon Musk is sending into the stratosphere.
After a three-year plummet, dogecoin is blasting off again, jumping 250% since the...
AI can improve early detection and treatment of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer, largely because it is often diagnosed too late. Symptoms are typically vague or nonexistent...
New smarter AI training could cut power use by 30%
A new study has found a way to train large AI models, like the GPT series, using up to 30% less energy—without taking any...
AI is a game-changer in diagnosing heart disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, but early diagnosis can save lives. The problem is that detecting heart problems isn’t always...
Tiny chip could detect molecules using exotic light rays
Scientists have created a groundbreaking chip-sized device that can identify molecules using their unique infrared "fingerprints."
Molecules vibrate in specific ways when exposed to infrared...
Smart cars get smarter: AI shields vehicles from cyberattacks
Scientists have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool to improve the security and privacy of vehicles connected through the Internet of Vehicles (IoV).
This...
Uber and Lyft unintentionally sent gig workers’ SSN numbers to Meta and TikTok
When a person applies to work for Uber or Lyft they must fill out several online forms detailing important information, including their date of...
AI tool analyzes tumor biopsies to predict cancer gene activity
Determining how to treat cancer often depends on understanding the genes driving a tumor’s growth. Traditionally, this requires genetic sequencing, a costly process that...