Category Science and Technology

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…

(Image credit: Menon Lab/University of Utah) A new type of flat, ultra-thin telescope lens could revolutionise the way we observe stars in deep space, researchers say, allowing lightweight but efficient telescopes to be mounted on planes and satellites. Refracting telescopes…

Researchers found that traumatic narratives significantly increased test anxiety, while pre-test mindfulness prompts reduced it. (Image credit: Jolygon/Getty Images) A new study has shown that artificially intelligent (AI) models are sensitive to the emotional context of their interactions with humans.…