PP405 hair regrowth shows promise (but not a cure)
PP405 hair regrowth treatment from UCLA may help androgenetic alopecia by reactivating dormant hair follicles, but trials and FDA approval are still ongoing.
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China’s brain link flies a drone and gets better as you use it
A person flew a drone using only their thoughts, with a device researchers call the first two-way brain-computer interface: a memristor chip that adapts along with the brain and cuts energy use sharply.
videoHMND‑01 modular humanoid robot targets mass‑market use
HMND‑01 modular humanoid robot targets mass‑market use with modular parts; Humanoid’s wheeled and bipedal alpha tests are planned for 2025.
videoApple home robot research shows an expressive lamp
Apple home robot research shows a lamp‑like prototype using expressive motion; the ELEGNT paper and video hint at an Apple tabletop robot and smart display.
videoUnitree G1 humanoid robot can now run (but autonomy lags)
Unitree G1 humanoid robot shows real running gains; H1 dances in sync. Price $16,000. We explain teleoperated demos, whole body control, and what to watch next.
videoPhotorealistic metaverse avatars are already possible
The metaverse is moving toward meetings where you appear as a life-like 3D version of yourself, with your face and expressions reproduced in real time. Public demos from major companies show that this level of realism is not science fiction…
Quantum teleportation demonstrated using existing internet cables
Quantum teleportation achieved over standard internet fiber optics Engineers at Northwestern University have successfully demonstrated quantum teleportation using existing fiber optic cables that currently support regular internet traffic. This achievement indicates that quantum communication can coexist with classical data transmission…
Quantum teleportation achieved using existing internet cables for the first time
Scientists successfully teleported quantum information through active internet cables for the first time, proving a quantum internet can use existing fibers.
Google’s quantum computer turns 10 septillion years into five minutes
Google's Willow quantum computer completed a speed test in under five minutes. Google estimated that Frontier would need about 10 septillion years under its classical simulation assumptions.