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This clever algorithm may be what's driving rent prices so high

Algorithms are impacting our lives in a big way.

The future food label might just be in the shape of a QR cookie, helping prevent packaging waste and pollution

The tasty treat is a bonus!

New exoskeleton leaves the lab, steps into the real world -- and adapts on the fly

This is science at its finest.

An AI capable of 'thermal attacks' just proved that no password is safe

Scientists created an AI password thief to show that we need better safety measures than passwords and PIN.

AI eye checks can detect heart diseases in less than a minute

Your eyes may hold the key to detecting heart disease.

Researchers unravel the mysteries of a Middle Ages nanomaterial

Gilding techniques were incredibly well developed in the Middle Ages.

Six major tech companies pledge not to weaponize AI, but will politicians follow their lead?

With AI and robots becoming increasingly capable, such pledges are more and more important.

How the humble Sphagnum moss can become our protector against floods

Bio-engineering at its finest.

World's whitest paint is now thin enough to coat and cool down cars, trains and planes

The 'whitest white' can reflect up to 98% of incoming light, including ultraviolet frequencies.

New AI tool can generate videos from text inputs, and it's cool and scary

Things are about to get very weird very fast.

Bitcoin's beefy environmental costs are worse than those of gold or red meat production

It can be hard to notice the real-world impact of digital assets – but they can be immense.

Researchers develop scaffold implant that mimics the spinal cord

It might provide relief to millions of people suffering from spinal cord injuries.

New Google platform provides near-real-time data on land change and natural disasters

Fires, floods, and human intervention such as deforestation will soon be visible directly on the platform.

3D-printed cornea innovation can become a beacon of hope for millions with eye problems

A cornea from one donor can now illuminate the life of three patients.

Prehistoric vomit reveals a banquet from millions of years ago

You’ve heard of Jurassic Park, but what about Jurassic barf?

China floats footage of magnet-modified cars levitating over an experimental stretch of highway

Flying cars? Not yet. Floating cars? Probably soon!

This edible QR code tag can detect fake whiskey and medicines

Just scan and you'll know if it's the real deal or not.

A new pair of shoes changed the life of a special penguin

The story of Lucas the penguin and his almost magical shoes that gave him the power to walk again.

A bat traveled 2,486 km and broke all previous records

Bats are cooler than Batman because their seasonal movement benefits several plant species and our entire ecosystem.

Scientists created diamonds from plastic bottles and then used them to study giant gas planets

This suggests "diamond rain" may be quite common on other planets.

Scientists have created a material that can think under stress

The engineered material can sense physical touch and now scientists want it to also processs visual information.

French AI helps tax officials spot un-declared pools from the air

Skimping on taxes? Not while this AI is watching!

TikTok's In-App browser tracks what you do on other sites. Do other apps do the same?

Apps have a lot of data on you.

New aluminum batteries could be the dirt cheap alternative to lithium-ion that we've all been waiting for

The time has come to try aluminum-sulfur batteries — a promising cheaper alternative to storing energy.

Second asteroid could have also led to dinosaur extinction

There is strong evidence the dinosaurs endured a double-asteroid whammy.

Do you really know what's inside your tattoo ink? This study offers some clues

Researchers found that tattoo ink labels are largely inaccurate and may contain ingridients that are not listed.

Fake news about spiders shows how misinformation can run on eight legs. Here's why expert voices matter

A study about global spread of misinformation on spiders reveals one winning strategy in fight fake news worldwide.

Machine-learned: Department of Defense trials AI teacher with stunning results

That being said, the technology is nowhere near ready for the classroom.

Scientists discovered a 5 million-year-old time capsule buried in Antarctica

It's an ice core with bubbles containing remains of ancient Earth atmosphere.

A robot surgeon called MIRA can perform surgeries in outer space

It could also allow doctors to perform surgeries remotely in rural and underprivileged areas.

Nutrition labels on food products could help people fight misleading marketing tactics

Could food labeling get people to eat more healthily?

Prehistoric people in the UK used rare crystals to mark burial sites

They were transported long distances and were considered highly valuable

Here is why you feel tired after thinking hard

The brain has its own defensive mechanisms to prevent burnout -- and glutamate accumulation in the prefrontal cortex seems like one.

Weddell seals sacrifice iron from their own bodies to make their pups better divers

Baby Weddell seals inherit diving skills from their mothers.

Engineers use 19th-century photography technique to create stretchy, color-changing films

There's more to it than just some flashy fashion item.

Scientists may have just found the world's best semiconductor

Move over, silicon.

Bricks made from waste oil stick to each other without mortar and could soon build a house near you

It's a much better use for industrial-grade oil waste than dumping it in a river.

The secret to stronger cement has been hiding inside waste shrimp shells all along, says a new paper

An unexpected material can help greatly improve the properties of modern cement.

US and Japan join forces to start factory for tiny 2-nanometer chips

The new chips would offer a much higher performance while using less power. It could also help ease the chip shortage.

After 50 years, scientists finally reveal the secrets of Europe’s last panda species

The teeth of the last European panda species tells a lot about their lifestyle and their relation with the modern giant panda.

You may not believe it, but this robotic hand can imagine its next move  

Robots are starting to think about themselves.

Is it time to go electric? Some EVs pay for themselves in a couple of years

With rising fuel prices, electric cars are only getting more and more attractive.

The story of how plastic was invented, and how it's turned into a big problem

Plastic was not invented by a supervillain, but unfortunately now we are turning plastic into an evil force that can destroy our planet.

The European Union wants to regulate the "Wild West" of crypto trading

The move would target money laundering schemes and protect unaware traders.

Chinese Communist Party wants to use an AI algorithm to "read minds" and test the loyalty of its members

The Chinese government is leaving no stone unturned to have complete control on everything and everyone.

Secrets of the sea: Warship and cemetery discovered in lost ancient city in Egypt

The city of Heracleion holds many mysteries that researchers are starting to answer

Researchers develop human-portable lasers to better study the health of glaciers

Anything involving lasers is undeniably cool.

Zero-emissions electric boat-plane could transform sea travel

It's a plane. No, it's a boat. No, it's kind of ... both?

How freezing your poop in stool cryobanks could save you from many deadly and painful diseases

Preserved stool samples could be used to treat diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and bowel disorders.

Google says it will delete abortion clinic visits from users' history -- and it's really sad they have to do this

It's a twisted world when companies move in to protect people's rights from the state, but here we are.

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