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Air taxis will soon be in our skies — if batteries can be made safer
Small electric aeroplanes flying at low altitude will need energy sources that can withstand crashes and deliver power reliably.…
Enabling secure and self determined health data sharing and consent…
Digital health tools generate vast sensitive data not only in clinic but also from apps and wearables. Effective consent…
Machine learning analysis reveals tumor heterogeneity and…
Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality, with tumor heterogeneity and drug resistance posing significant…
Psychologist Says AI Is Causing Never-Before-Seen Types of Mental…
A clinical psychologist warns of the powerful delusions induced by AI chatbots, but thinks "psychosis" doesn't quite describe…
Fiber Optics Breakthrough Promises Faster Internet
A cable design that sends light through air rather than solid glass could cut signal loss and make long-distance transmissions…
CDC Leadership Chaos Could Disrupt Pandemic Preparedness, National…
Public health experts warn that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s leadership crisis—sparked by the White House’s…
Anthropic’s auto-clicking AI Chrome extension raises…
Malicious websites can embed invisible commands that AI agents will follow blindly.
It’s the End of the Line for AOL’s Dial-Up Service
AOL's dial-up retirement marks the end of an era, highlighting the persistence of outdated tech in underserved areas. Discover…
Global Birth Rates Are Falling, but the Answer Isn’t to Have More…
Steep population declines in most countries are expected to have negative effects over the next several generations, but…
How Many Planets Orbit Our Nearest Neighboring Star?
Fresh results from near-infrared instruments foretell a bright future for finding life elsewhere in the Milky Way
AI breakthroughs are transforming industries, from healthcare to…
Remarks from Ruth Porat, President and Chief Investment Officer, Alphabet and Google at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium.
Carbon Dioxide Isn’t What You Think It Is
In his latest book, science journalist Peter Brannen argues that CO2 is the most important—and most misunderstood—molecule on…
The 60-Year Old Algorithm Underlying Today’s Tech
Developed by IBM and Princeton, the FFT algorithm powers AI and 5G wireless and is now an IEEE Milestone.
Learning More With Less
Africa engineering hardware projects are bridging the technology gap, empowering students to prototype solutions that address…
The AI Agents of Tomorrow Need Data Integrity
Data integrity is crucial for AI's decision-making, safeguarding against misinformation and ensuring reliable outcomes in…
Satellite Collisions Could Be Prevented With a New AI System
CREAM's AI-driven system seeks to combat Kessler syndrome scenarios by enhancing communication between satellite operators and…
The science fiction science method
Predicting the social and behavioural impact of future technologies before they are achieved would enable us to guide their…
Monoclonal antibodies revolutionized biomedical science and health…
The story of the discovery of these molecules 50 years ago shows how the free exchange of ideas can lead to life-changing…
Can creativity in science be learnt? These researchers think so
Time pressure gets in the way of ideas. Developing ‘creative oases’ and small grants for risky ideas can encourage innovative…
AI Industry Warns That New Lawsuit Could Destroy It Entirely
Anthropic is appealing a judge's decision that would allow potentially millions of authors to sue for copyright infringement…
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