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World’s first “Synthetic Biological Intelligence” runs on living human cells
The world’s first “biological computer” that fuses human brain cells with silicon hardware to form fluid neural networks has been commercially launched, ushering in a new age of AI technology. The CL1, from Australian company Cortical Labs, offers a whole … Continued
In World First, Breakthrough 3D Holograms Can Now Be Touched, Grabbed and Poked
The longstanding boundary between digital illusion and tangible reality has begun to blur, thanks to a pioneering development in mixed reality technology. In a stunning advancement, scientists have unveiled holograms that can not only be seen but also physically touched … Continued
Tiny Particle Accelerator Is Millions of Times Smaller Than CERN’s Large Hadron Collider
Scientists have activated the smallest particle accelerator ever built—a tiny device roughly the size of a coin. Scientists have activated the smallest particle accelerator ever built—a tiny device roughly the size of a coin. This advancement opens new doors for particle acceleration, … Continued
China unveils new type of rocket propulsion
China is advancing a radical new rocket launch system – powered not by roaring engines but by electromagnetic force – that could propel satellites into orbit with unprecedented speed and efficiency. Galactic Energy, a private aerospace company, plans to debut … Continued
What Kids Are Actually Using Phones for in School Is So Pathetic That We May Need to Take a Quick Walk for Mental Health Purposes
Amid a push around the country to ban cell phones and smartwatches in schools, the main opponents to such measures are parents who are seemingly addicted to talking to their children all day long. As the New York Times reports, schools where smart … Continued
Massively parallel reporter assay investigates shared genetic variants of eight psychiatric disorders
Researchers just found common genes linked to autism, ADHD, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, Tourette syndrome, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anorexia. These disorders all share common genetic variants that influence brain development. Researchers found that these genetic differences impact multiple … Continued
Chinese Astronauts Achieve Milestone with Artificial Photosynthesis in Space
In a groundbreaking achievement for space exploration, Chinese astronauts have successfully demonstrated artificial photosynthesis technology in orbit for the first time. This revolutionary experiment mimicked the natural process of photosynthesis by converting carbon dioxide and water into vital resources: oxygen … Continued
Scientists Want To Entangle Human Brains With Quantum Computers To Learn About Consciousness
A team of researchers believe they may have a way of testing the hypothesis that consciousness in humans arises from entanglement within our brains. To do so would involve creating interfaces between human brains and quantum computers, and attempting to … Continued
Beyond batteries: Researchers bring body-heat powered wearable devices closer to reality
A QUT-led research team has developed an ultra-thin, flexible film that could power next-generation wearable devices using body heat, eliminating the need for batteries. This technology could also be used to cool electronic chips, helping smartphones and computers run more … Continued
Diamonds can store record-breaking 1.85 TB data for millions of years
Diamonds, renowned for their durability and beauty, are now being explored as a medium for long-term data storage. Think of a future where our distant descendants, perhaps even a new species evolved from humanity, could access and experience the history … Continued
The world’s first AI art museum is designed to challenge our brains
The founders of Refik Anadol Studios are opening an immersive AI art museum in downtown Los Angeles. An image from Large Nature Model, in development for Dataland [Image: courtesy Refik Anadol Studio] The world’s first museum dedicated to artificial intelligence art … Continued
Physicists Pinpoint the Quantum Origin of the Greenhouse Effect
n 1896, the Swedish physicist Svante Arrhenius realized that carbon dioxide (CO2) traps heat in Earth’s atmosphere — the phenomenon now called the greenhouse effect. Since then, increasingly sophisticated modern climate models have verified Arrhenius’ central conclusion: that every time the CO2 concentration … Continued
Scientists Develop Solar Panel Material 100 Times Thinner Than a Human Hair
Researchers from the University of Oxford say they’ve developed a new, “multi-junction” technique to create a solar material that’s so thin it can be printed directly onto the surface of everyday objects, from cars, and smartphones, to backpacks. The findings … Continued
Google researchers say they have simulated the emergence of life
Tiny Trailblazers Life, uh, finds a way — and apparently, so does a jumble of little strings of simple code. In an experiment that simulated what would happen if you left a bunch of random data alone for millions of … Continued
“Goldene” — The World’s Newest Super Material
In the ever-evolving landscape of material science, a groundbreaking discovery has emerged that may redefine the boundaries of what’s possible with elemental materials. Dubbed “goldene,” this new material is the world’s thinnest gold leaf, measuring a mere single atom in thickness. … Continued
Scientists found microplastics in every human semen sample they examined
A team of researchers has found microplastics in all 40 semen samples they examined from healthy men, highlighting the urgent need to study how these tiny particles could affect human reproduction. In a paper published in the journal Science of the Total Environment, researchers … Continued
Earthquakes caused by mysterious blobs inside Earth, Scientists say
Researchers are increasingly suspicious that a powerful collision between the Earth and a Mars-sized object dubbed Theia some 4.5 billion years ago may have left “mysterious blobs” buried deep within Earth’s interior — an impact so violent that it ejected enough material … Continued
In a global first, scientists create, store, and retrieve quantum data
A collaboration of scientists from various universities in the UK and Europe have stored and retrieved data from quantum computers, marking a “crucial connection for ‘quantum internet,’” in a global first. This is an essential step in quantum networking as … Continued
Cornstarch-inspired material promises tougher electronic wearables
Researchers from the University of California, Merced, have made strides in developing a novel material with adaptive durability, inspired by the unique behavior of cornstarch in cooking. This innovative material toughens up when subjected to hits or stretches, offering enhanced … Continued
Advancing towards a quantum internet – scientists achieve a quantum memory breakthrough at room temperature
In a groundbreaking development, scientists have achieved a significant milestone in building a “quantum internet” by creating a network of “quantum memories” operating at room temperature. The researchers successfully stored and retrieved two photonic qubits – quantum bits made from … Continued