Worldcoin, the identity project backed by Sam Altman, is building a global system to prove a user is a real person online without exposing who they are. The company says this proof of personhood could also support future plans like…
A Californian start-up called Altera has tested whether many autonomous AI agents, software programs able to make their own decisions, can cooperate over time. The firm released about 1000 of these agents inside the open-world game Minecraft and let the…
Humanoid robots remain rare outside labs and pilot factory trials because their bodies are not yet ready for the messy, varied world of daily life. Software has improved fast, but hardware progress has been slower. Building safe, strong, light, and…
Self service kiosks at McDonald’s were expected to replace cashiers. In practice, they changed where people work inside the restaurant. Staff time moved from standing at the register to tasks like handing off mobile and pickup orders, helping guests on…
Scientists at Princeton University have discovered a novel method to reshape cellular structures by manipulating the physical properties of cells. This breakthrough could transform fields such as bioengineering and regenerative medicine by enabling more precise control over cell behavior and…
CorPower Ocean develops high-efficiency wave energy technology to complement wind and solar power, addressing the challenge of renewable energy intermittency. Their system, inspired by the heart’s pumping mechanism, is designed to withstand harsh ocean conditions while maximizing energy output. By…
The LHC has observed quantum entanglement in top quarks at record energies. This breakthrough allows physicists to test quantum reality and Bell inequalities.
CNET created an innovative Mattress Smasher (Mattress Smasher 9000) to take the subjectivity out of mattress firmness testing by using a standardized machine. Traditionally, mattress firmness is assessed based on personal perceptions, which vary depending on a person’s body weight…
Researchers developed a novel multicellular artificial neural network architecture using engineered bacterial cells. These artificial networks can solve computational problems by mimicking natural neural systems, demonstrating potential applications in biotechnology. The study explores how combining bacterial cells in specific configurations…