AI could be the breakthrough that allows humanoid robots to jump from science fiction to reality
Humanoid robots have long been a staple of science fiction, but there is now real…
AI helps lighten the load on the electric grid – without skimping on people’s energy use
My colleagues and I have developed an artificial intelligence system that helps buildings shift their…
Disinformation expert offers 3 safety tips in a time of fake news and dodgy influencers
Social networks have revolutionised the way we communicate, stay informed and share moments of our…
the surprising 150-year history of long-range medical treatment
In 1874, a surgeon in South Australia telegraphed wound care instructions for a patient 2,000…
A common parasite could one day deliver drugs to the brain − how scientists are turning ‘Toxoplasma gondii’ from foe into friend
Parasites take an enormous toll on human and veterinary health. But researchers may have found…
Dealing with election anxiety? A psychiatrist explains how to channel your fears and break out of tribal thinking
Instead of excitement about the upcoming election, many of my patients and friends – regardless…
Only 100 years ago the Milky Way was visible from central Paris. Here’s how we can get the night sky back
For the more than 100,000 years humans have been on Earth, we have looked up…
Why do I need to yawn when someone else yawns?
Why do people yawn while seeing other people who yawn? —Mithra, age 7, Chennai Yawning…
EU governments increased R&D allocations by 5% in 2023
In 2023, the total government budget allocations for R&D (GBARD) across the EU stood at…
Ancient grains of dust from space can be found on Earth − and provide clues about the life cycle of stars
The dark areas in this image of the Carina Nebula are molecular clouds. NASA, ESA,…