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Could we really have a zombie apocalypse like in The Last of Us?

Are we prepared enough to survive a deadly fungal outbreak similar to what is shown in the TV show The Last of Us?

A human just defeated an AI in Go. Here's why that matters

Go is arguably the most complex game devised by mankind.

Electric chopsticks can make food seem saltier and get you eating healthier

Japanese researchers have created the device in an attempt to get people to eat less salt.

This toilet company wants to put a $500 laboratory in your toilet bowl

It's like taking a medical sample every day.

This AI can detect Parkinson's just by looking at a person's breathing

A new tool could diagnose Parkinson's patients in their sleep.

Cargo ships return to sail power to reduce carbon footprint

Cargo shipping is going back to basics.

ChatGPT is almost good enough to become a doctor. What does it mean for AI and for doctors?

ChatGPT has managed to score well enough to become a licensed doctor. So is it now ready to replace doctors?

AI is causing disruption now, not tomorrow. Here are just 6 examples

AI is having its "Hello world!" moment.

This lizard-like robot can outperform Mars rovers

Here is a lizard-inspired robot that is as creepy and fascinating as real lizards, and wishes to explore Mars.

AI flies modified F-16 jet for 17 hours all by itself. Is this the future of the Air Force?

It's a world first that could signal the future of air warfare.

This AI could save your life by detecting lung cancer early

AI increases the chance of detecting lung nodules, which also sometimes hint at lung cancer.

Are we finally seeing the end of passwords?

The slow death of passwords seems imminent in the face of more convenient biometric authentification.

Researchers create DNA pottery that could one day deliver drugs inside your body

These aren't your average pots and bowls.

Shape-shifting “Terminator robot” escapes prison just like in the movies

The world needs a good terminator, and seems like now we have one.

Google shows off ChatGPT-like bot that turns hums and text into music

AI is yet again redrawing the boundaries of what we call 'art'.

This drone can both fly and swim. It can also hitch a ride by piggybacking other moving objects

The amphibious drone was inspired by the kingfisher and the suckerfish.

Ancient Japanese art could hold promise for better breast reconstruction

In the US alone, there are over 100,000 breast reconstructive surgeries every year, and there's plenty of room for improvement.

What does quantum cryptography mean for cybersecurity

Quantum computers powerful enough to break public-key encryption are still years away, but when it happens, they could be a major threat.

This slime mold smartwatch is a living gadget -- and it serves an important purpose

This watch is incredible, alive, and can make you emotional because it is powered by a pet-like slime mold.

The future of AI voice is here: new AI has emotionally intelligent synthetic speech

This AI knows how to sound like you or anyone else.

Repurposing wind power: How out-of-service wind turbines are giving new life to children's playgrounds

Old turbine blades cannot be recycled for energy production but they can be reused for fun and aesthetics.

Over a quarter of water is lost through leakage. These small "AI pipebots" could fix that

In the not-too-distant future, AI pipebots could be patrolling inside our water pipes. They will ensure no drop of clean water leaks out.

This solar car will steal your heart with its uncanny looks and whopping 1,000 km range

A solar-powered EV "Sunswift 7" just made a new Guinness World Record by covering 1000 km on a single charge.

Deep-red, cranberry-based lipstick also kills off microbes, fungi, and bacteria

Who says you can't have beauty and health benefits?

New 3D printing 'ink' could make lab-grown meat even cheaper

3D-printed meat is close to becoming cost-competitive.

Ultra-small Lidar could be the missing piece for next-gen self-driving cars

A new generation of Lidars is coming.

Researchers print electronic circuits on mushrooms

This could be very good for the environment.

Self-healing concrete for sewage pipes could save billions in repair costs every year

The approach could save $1.4 billion in Australia alone.

Self-driving robo-taxis can now pick you up at the airport

Well, at some airports at least.

Batteries running on bacteria juice can power medical devices inside your body

This ingestible battery will supply power to drug delivery robots inside your body in the future.

ChatGPT launched just a week ago and rocked the world. Here's what you need to know about it

The AI revolution that's been a long time coming is upon us.

A new type of ice cream is coming soon: made with lab-grown dairy

Food companies are planning to launch ice cream using dairy that is grown in a lab.

NASA wants to build roads and landing pads on the moon

We're past just sending people to the moon. It's time to start building things there.

Researchers develop printable, wearable insect repellant

The new system can be 3D printed and worn as a ring or bracelet.

Whether it's text writing or generating images, artificial intelligence is getting a lot better -- and fast

It's got some serious skills, but are we prepared to deal with the implications?

San Francisco police will be allowed to use killer robots (when all else fails)

This marks a major shift in policing tactics.

This AI invented 31 million materials that don't yet exist

It is now possible to expand the research of new materials by orders of magnitude.

Over 1000 songs released in China have AI voices. Some have over 100 million streams

After competing with painters and illustrators, AI has started replacing singers in China.

Cheap, sensor-based agriculture could slash water use by up to 70%

We could definitely use something like this with all the droughts around.

Scientists develop mechanically active adhesive that prevents muscle loss

The device constantly stretches and contracts immobilized muscles to prevent muscle loss.

AI algorithm could forecast when a bank bailout is actually worth it -- for the people, not the bankers

This would have really been handy in 2008 -- and it could be very handy next year.

AI for speech recognition is nearing a watershed moment

Computers will soon be able to understand what we say.

A simple smartphone camera and app could be enough to measure your blood oxygen levels at home

Widely available tools could help monitor a crucial health indicator.

Juicy bots: Withering passion fruit gives rise to a robot that can clean space junk

The patterns formed on a withering passion fruit hold valuable insights for designing robots.

Heating layer helps any electric vehicle battery charge in just 10 minutes

A rather simply design tweak could have a massive impact on EV adoption.

Smartphones can predict a lot of things about us. But can they predict mortality risk?

We're basically carrying a bunch of sensors around us at all times.

Suddenly dodging potholes after all this rain? Here’s how drones could help with repairs

Could airborne drones help the situation on the ground?

Scientists set new world record for data transfer at 1.8 petabits per second. That's twice the global internet traffic

You could download twice as much data as everyone on the internet with this connection.

How quantum computing could solve our huge climate and energy challenges

The day is coming when quantum computers, once the stuff of science fiction, will help scientists solve complex, real-world problems that are proving intractable to classical computing.

A political party headed by an AI aims to fight general elections in Denmark

The AI led party wants to grab the attention of the voters in the country who don't have any representation.

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