Replika claims to check for malicious data that could affect its chatbot’s behavior, but new research shows that these efforts are far from sufficient. (Image source: Getty Images) A recent study has found that an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot marketed…
AudioDome creates a sound space that is indistinguishable from the real thing to the human ear. (Image credit: sonible GmbH) Researchers in Canada have developed a speaker array that can reproduce a three-dimensional soundscape with such precision that the human…
(Image credit: Feature China via Getty Images) China plans to deploy the world’s largest drone carrier by the end of June. Dubbed the “mother of drones,” the aircraft promises to give the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) more capability to deploy…
According to information from an AI security research company, recently released artificial intelligence models sometimes ignore commands to shut down. This image is an artist’s interpretation of the AI and does not correspond to any specific version. (Image credit: Blackdovfx…
(Image credit: James Artaius) Jump to: There’s nothing quite like the joy of watching nature go about its business, and research shows that time spent outdoors is good for our mental well-being. While the naked eye can be as effective…
(Image credit: Westend61 via Getty Images) Jump to: With the wide variety of microscopes on the market, there are a variety of specific issues that can arise, and the first place to look is the user manual. It should cover…
(Image credit: Chip Somodevilla via Getty Images) President Donald Trump announced plans to build a missile defense system called the Golden Dome on May 20, 2025. The system is designed to protect the United States from ballistic, cruise, hypersonic, and…
(Image credit: Baac3nes via Getty Images) Researchers have created a new type of laser amplifier that can transmit data 10 times faster than existing solutions. Laser amplifiers increase the power of light beams. This particular amplifier achieves a tenfold increase…
A study participant places one of the night vision lenses in his eye. (Photo credit: Yuqian Ma, Yunyo Chen, Hang Zhao) Scientists have developed night vision contact lenses that they claim can give people ‘super vision’. These lenses, which use…
An Amazon Vulcan robot picks items from storage pallets. (Image courtesy of Amazon) Amazon has unveiled a new haptic robot that can pick up and place about three-quarters of the items in its warehouses. According to the e-commerce giant, the…
The battery behaves like a water-filled balloon, maintaining its shape and holding a significant amount of material while remaining flexible. (Photo credit: Thor Balkhed) Researchers say they have developed a battery that can stretch and bend without losing power, a…
Exascale computing represents the latest milestone in the evolution of modern supercomputers—powerful machines capable of performing calculations at speeds currently unachievable using any other technology. Exascale supercomputers are machines that operate at the exaflop level. The “exa” prefix stands for…