The Q.ANT wafer, made from thin-film lithium niobate, enables photonic integrated circuits with high optical modulation accuracy and speed, low noise and reduced heat generation. (Image credit: © Q.ANT) A light-powered computer chip has been launched that is designed to…
An artistic rendering of the human brain undergoing atrophy in cyberspace. (Image credit: Flavio Coelho via Getty Images) A new study warns that artificial intelligence (AI) may be negatively impacting users’ critical thinking skills, making them less intelligent. The study,…
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New research shows that airflow over a double cone loses its symmetry at high speeds. (Photo courtesy of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) A detailed study of airflow around shapes designed for high speeds reveals surprising manifestations of turbulence, according…
(Image credit: Getty Images) Jump to: The best cameras for beginners should strike the perfect balance between quality and ease of use, while still remaining affordable. Some users are looking for a compact camera that fits easily in their pocket…
AI models have difficulty making analogies when analyzing complex objects, unlike humans, which means their use in real-world decision-making situations can be risky. (Image credit: imaginima/Getty Images) We recognize that artificial intelligence (AI) cannot think like humans, but new research…
The US could lose the AI competition to China by exporting its greatest asset: its ability to attract the world’s best and brightest. (Image credit: blackdovfx/Getty Images) The recent launch of DeepSeek has shaken up markets and has become something…
The International Space Station welcomed four new astronauts aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon on Sunday, finally paving the way for the return of two NASA astronauts who have been on the ISS since June 2024. The Crew-10 crew consists of NASA…
SpaceX successfully launched a new constellation of Starlink satellites into orbit Saturday morning, just 12 hours after the private company partnered with NASA to send four astronauts to the International Space Station — also from Florida. Also on Friday evening,…
(Image credit: Figure) A US robotics company has used artificial intelligence (AI) to make its humanoid robots walk more naturally, claiming it is just the beginning. In the promotional video, the robot, called Figure 02 and developed by Figure, walks…
The researchers analyzed 1,528 conversations to see if it was possible to trick large language models (LLMs) into lying using forced cues. (Image credit: uzenzen/Getty Images) New research shows that large artificial intelligence (AI) models can be misleading when forced…
Global sea levels will rise much faster and by more than previously thought in 2024, largely due to rising water temperatures, according to a new NASA analysis. Data shows that sea levels rose by 0.23 inches last year, more than…