Artificial Intelligence
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Can an AI “Gaslighting Detector” help you see manipulation clearly?
AI “gaslighting detectors” can help you spot manipulation patterns (but they can’t replace context or real support). Here’s how to use them safely.
Google Scholar Labs helps researchers ask full questions
Google Scholar Labs lets users ask full research questions in plain English and find papers with short explanations. It may make early research easier, but it does not replace critical reading or guarantee complete coverage.
videoSnap’s 2026 ‘Specs’: AR glasses with built-in AI and WebXR support
Snap's consumer 'Specs' are launching in 2026, building on the 2024 developer kit. With deep AI, WebXR, and a new OS, this is Snap's bid to replace the smartphone.
AI-designed Yamanaka factors may speed cell rejuvenation research
AI-designed Yamanaka factors may speed cell rejuvenation research, but the current evidence still points to early lab progress rather than a near-term anti-aging treatment.
videoHumane’s Ai Pin: the hyped “post-phone” that ended in a shutdown and an HP acqui-hire
At Paris Fashion Week in September 2023, start-up Humane stunned the tech press with a tiny, screen-less gadget clipped to…
AI enables first recorded 20-minute interactive exchange between humans and a humpback whale
An artificial intelligence system has enabled humans to engage in a 20-minute interactive exchange with a humpback whale, marking a…
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.
ChatGPT outperforms doctors in diagnosis, but human collaboration fails
A new study reveals that artificial intelligence can now diagnose complex medical cases better than human doctors, but using the…
Biotech
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Partial reprogramming shifted lab skin cells toward younger clocks
In a 2022 eLife study, researchers at the Babraham Institute and partner institutions used 13 days of maturation-phase transient reprogramming on middle-aged donors' skin fibroblasts and reported roughly thirty-year shifts on custom transcript and DNA methylation clocks, plus collagen-related signals and partial gains in a scratch-wound assay. Cells regained fibroblast identity in the dish; telomere lengthening was not seen on the methylation-based estimate used. FDA later cleared a separate company-sponsored phase 1 gene-therapy trial based on partial epigenetic reprogramming for optic neuropathies; starting that trial is not proof of anti-aging benefit in humans.
Memory rejuvenation restored recall in mice
An EPFL Neuron study found that brief OSK gene activation in memory-trace neurons improved recall in aged and Alzheimer's-model mice. The result suggests some memory decline may reflect aging neurons rather than erased memories, but it does not show human memory restoration.
A new cholesterol pill cut bad cholesterol by about 60% in a large trial
CORALreef Lipids is now peer-reviewed in the NEJM (4 February 2026): once-daily oral enlicitide decanoate on top of statins in most participants cut LDL cholesterol by about 56 percentage points versus placebo at 24 weeks, with similar short-term adverse-event rates in the trial. Cardiovascular outcome benefit for this oral drug is still unproven until CORALreef Outcomes reports.
A fully synthetic scaffold grows brain-like tissue without animal coatings
UC Riverside researchers report a fully synthetic scaffold that grows functional brain-like tissue without animal-derived materials or added biological coatings.
MRI-guided cryoablation can destroy some tumours with less surgery
Sydney's Liverpool Hospital is using MRI-guided cryoablation to freeze selected tumours with live imaging. The method can mean less invasive care than open surgery for some patients, but it still uses skin-piercing probes and it is not painless or right for every cancer.
Vision gains in early dry AMD stem cell transplant trial
An open-label phase 1/2a report in Cell Stem Cell covers the first six participants in the lowest-dose arm of a donor-derived RPE stem cell trial for geographic atrophy. Chart scores in the poorest-vision group rose on average at a 12-month visit, and the better-vision group showed a modest average gain at six months, but the cohort is too small and too early to treat as proof of efficacy or as standard care.
HIV vaccine research shows early human signals, but no vaccine yet
After more than four decades of work, there is still no approved HIV vaccine. Recent large trials that tried to…
Stem cell transplant restores insulin production in type 1 diabetes patient
A groundbreaking case where a 25-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes began producing her own insulin following a transplant of…
videoSmart Sensing technology adapts to human anatomy to solve the accuracy limits of wearable health trackers
New Smart Sensing technology uses dynamic signal pathways to adapt to human anatomy, improving the accuracy and comfort of wearable health trackers.
Construction
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videoMonolithic domes use an air-inflated form, foam and concrete to create strong, energy-saving buildings
MonolithicDome.com presents a building system where a “Monolithic Dome” is a one-piece, thin-shell concrete structure that is insulated and reinforced.…
videoComfort Block: new concrete block system helps people build strong, quiet homes faster with lower carbon
Comfort Block is a modular wall system made of precision ground concrete blocks. The blocks stack with glue, not wet…
OSBLOCK: modular wall system, interlocking insulated blocks help build faster walls with fewer energy leaks
OSBLOCK is a modular wall system made of two layers of rigid foam wrapped around a solid engineered wood core.…
videoThe Perfect Block: wall building system made from recycled foam
The Perfect Block is a wall building system made from recycled foam and cement that is filled with steel reinforced…
video4D printing pioneers transformative objects that react to their environment
4D printing makes objects that change shape with heat, light or water 4D printing adds time to 3D printing. Instead…
Scientists discover self-healing ability in cracked metal
New mechanism for self-healing nanocracks discovered in metals Researchers identified a novel mechanism that allows nanocracks in metals to heal…
video3D printing company produces nearly 100 houses overnight
A company recently revolutionized construction by 3D printing almost 100 houses in a single night. This breakthrough demonstrates the potential…
videoHadrian X, a next-generation construction robot, enters US with 105‑ft arm to build 10 homes
A next-generation Hadrian X construction robot, featuring a 32m telescopic boom arm, has arrived in Florida after shipping from Australia.…
videoStackable wood blocks let people build well-insulated homes in days
A Belgian company called Gablok has turned the idea of building-block toys into a real-world construction system. Inventor Gabriel Lakatos…
Energy
All Energy (14) »Google creates 20 Gb/s home internet connection faster than most professional networks
Google’s GFiber Labs programme is pushing home-internet speeds far beyond today’s multi-gigabit offers. The company broke the long-standing 10 Gb/s…
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…
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 Willow quantum chip solves error challenge and beats supercomputers by eons
Google's Willow quantum chip solves a benchmark in 5 minutes that would take supercomputers eons. It reduces errors exponentially, impressing Elon Musk.
videoNew Phase-Change Memory Advances Cut Power Use and Boost Data Storage Speed
New phase-change memory advances reduce energy use and boost speed, offering a powerful alternative to flash storage for AI and industrial devices.
videoCorPower Ocean harnesses wave energy to stabilize clean energy grids
CorPower Ocean develops high-efficiency wave energy technology to complement wind and solar power, addressing the challenge of renewable energy intermittency.…
videoInfinite recycling: a breakthrough in plastic waste management
A French company has developed a method to recycle plastic indefinitely, overcoming traditional limits where plastics degrade in quality after…
Scientists test a way to move energy with entanglement and keep it inside a qubit
Physicists report a protocol called quantum energy teleportation. It uses quantum entanglement, a special link between particles, plus a normal…
Limited storage in phones: intentional design or practical limitation?
Phone manufacturers do not intentionally limit storage space, but several factors contribute to perceived storage restrictions. High-quality components and memory…
Fintech
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All Fun (10) »Elon Musk achieves Top 20 world ranking in Diablo IV
Elon Musk has reached the top 20 players globally in the popular game Diablo IV, a surprising achievement given his…
Mark Zuckerberg says he can beat anyone at Civilization
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says he wants to play Sid Meier’s Civilization live on Twitch and believes no one could…
To win a developer’s heart, be clear, respect focus, and share simple fun
In some dating spaces, many women look for partners in tech because they see good job prospects and a clear…
Static electricity comes from tiny surface bumps that charge differently during sliding
Researchers at Northwestern University report a clear physical explanation for everyday static shocks. When two objects slide against each other,…
Which gaming console is the best right now
Some quick notes about the best gaming console in 2024. Next gen consoles not before 2028, so go with PS5…
Sony made a small wearable that cools or heats your body wherever you are
Sony’s wearable air conditioner represents a significant advancement in personal climate control technology, offering users the ability to regulate their…
An innovative device to track and target mosquitoes indoors
The Bzigo Iris is a device designed to locate and mark mosquitoes inside homes using a night-vision camera and tracking…
A wearable device designed to trigger lucid dreams on demand
A forthcoming device called Halo, expected to launch in 2025, is designed to help users achieve lucid dreams. By stimulating…
videoGallium: the metal that melts in your hand
Gallium is a soft metal (Ga, atomic number 31) that melts just above a cool room, near 29.8 degrees Celsius in NIST tables. Once liquid, it stays liquid over an unusually wide span before boiling around roughly 2200 to 2400 degrees Celsius depending on the reference. PubChem, national lab summaries, RSC, and USGS help connect that chemistry to metrology, gallium compounds in electronics, gallium-based alloys, and hands-on demos when safety rules are respected.
Robots
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videoJapanese capsule H2L lets you control a humanoid robot with simple muscle twitches
A Tokyo-based start-up called H2L has unveiled a “Capsule Interface” that turns the operator’s own body into a remote controller…
videoReachy 2: first open-source humanoid robot for object handling and human interaction
Hugging Face launches Reachy 2, the first commercially available open-source humanoid robot Hugging Face has introduced Reachy 2, a $70,000…
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.
videoWater powered humanoid robot muscles mimic human movement
Water powered humanoid robot muscles from Clone Robotics show how hydraulic artificial muscles and biomimetic design can bring lifelike motion to robots.
videoTiangong: the world’s first electric running humanoid robot goes open source
Tiangong, the world's first electric running humanoid robot, goes open source to speed up innovation in embodied AI and robotics with speeds up to 12 km/h.
videoXPeng Iron humanoid robot brings humanoids into car factories
China's XPeng unveils 'Iron', an advanced humanoid robot with 200 degrees of freedom, now being tested in its EV factories.
videoMeta AI creates tools to enable robots to touch and feel like humans
Meta’s FAIR team has developed advanced tools to give robots a human-like sense of touch and movement. The new tools…
Virtual Reality
All Virtual Reality (6) »videoSnap’s 2026 ‘Specs’: AR glasses with built-in AI and WebXR support
Snap's consumer 'Specs' are launching in 2026, building on the 2024 developer kit. With deep AI, WebXR, and a new OS, this is Snap's bid to replace the smartphone.
Virtual avatars rewire body perception and ease trauma through brain plasticity
When people use virtual reality (VR) to embody avatars, such as taller, younger, or more muscular versions of themselves, their…
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…
videoSnap’s Spectacles ’24: €110/month Augmented Reality glasses
Snap is launching its new augmented reality glasses, the Spectacles '24. They are a €110/month high-tech developer kit that shows the future of AR... but isn't ready for the public.
videoMeta shows Orion, AR glasses that aim to replace the phone, but they are not ready yet
Meta has revealed Orion, a working prototype of true augmented reality glasses. The device looks like normal eyewear with transparent…
videoSpacetop replaces the laptop screen with a 100-inch AR display
Sightful offers an innovative laptop, the Spacetop, which replaces the traditional screen with augmented reality (AR) glasses, allowing users to…