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The Tesla Optimus shows off its dance moves to demonstrate "embodied intelligence". (Image source: Tesla Optimus via X / formerly Twitter)

This is "embodied intelligence": Tesla’s humanoid robot shows off dance moves

A new video of Tesla’s Optimus demonstrates its embodied intelligence, as the humanoid robot performs rhythmic movements, including ballet steps, shuffle moves and more. Despite the impressive display, many in the robotics communi...

Marius Müller, 15 May 2025 14:35

One particular patient is testing the Synchron BCI in tandem with the Apple Vision Pro. (Image source: Synchron YT)

Apple working on brain implants to control devices for people with disabilities

According to recent reports, Apple is working intensively on the integration of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) to enable new ways of interacting with devices. The goal is to control Apple products such as the iPhone or Vision Pr...

Marc Zander, 14 May 2025 19:13

The market outlook of using graphene in lithium-ion has been examined. (Image source: Pexels/Hilary Halliwell)

Graphene could massively boost performance of lithium-ion batteries, but challenges still exist

Graphene is considered a beacon of hope in optimising battery performance and could replace graphite in the anode of lithium-ion batteries. A scientific topical review examines the innovation prospects of using graphene in batteri...

Alexander Pensler, 14 May 2025 17:05

The ALICE detector at CERN. (Image source: CERN)

CERN physicists turn lead into gold (sort of)

A group working at the CERN Large Hadron Collider have reported that their experiment has successfully converted the nuclei of one element into another, namely lead and gold respectively. Therefore, the scientists seem to have ach...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 May 2025 19:40

The humanoid robot Unitree H1 lashes out wildly during a test. (Image source: OSINTdefender via X, formerly Twitter)

Robot goes berserk – creepy video captures Unitree H1 freakout

A humanoid robot of the Unitree H1 type suddenly went wild in a Chinese test facility. Although no one was injured, the incident sparks concerns about safety and the future of robotics.

Marius Müller, 08 May 2025 15:51

The BrainCo bionic hand in calligraphy action. (Image source: SCMP)

Breakthrough bionic hand controls affordable prosthetic limb without Neuralink's brain implant surgery

Unlike Elon Musk's Neuralink brain implants, the new bionic hand technology by BrainCo uses subcutaneous nerve impulses to command the prosthetic limb. The brain-computer interface company recently demonstrated what the product is...

Daniel Zlatev, 08 May 2025 13:53

SK On is working on the longevity of solid-state batteries for electric vehicles (Image source: Pixabay)

Solid-state EV battery: SK On details progress on longevity

SK On is pushing forward with the development of solid-state EV batteries with polymer oxide and sulfide. Thanks to a new protective layer, lithium-metal batteries are expected to have a significantly longer lifespan, and first pr...

Andreas Jakobi, 07 May 2025 20:50

The PM01 from the company Engine AI was the first humanoid robot in police service. (Image source: CGTN)

Real-life RoboCop – humanoid robot deployed for police in China

In Shenzhen, China, a humanoid robot was deployed for the first time to patrol public areas, help locate missing children and assist tourists. However, public reactions to the robotic patrol have been largely critical.

Marius Müller, 06 May 2025 16:46

According to researchers, a new machine learning model can identify planetary systems that may host habitable planets with an accuracy of 99%. (Image source: DallE3)

Breakthrough in exoplanet science: 44 new candidates for Earth-like worlds

Researchers at the University of Bern have made a major breakthrough in the search for habitable worlds. Using a new AI model with a reported 99% accuracy rate, they have identified 44 planetary systems that could potentially host...

Marius Müller, 06 May 2025 14:13

Third Neuralink patient with ALS edits and uploads a video using only brain signals (Image source: Neuralink)

Neuralink: Third recipient with ALS moves cursor and clicks using a coin-sized electrode implant

Bradford Smith, Neuralink’s third implant recipient and first with ALS, now navigates a MacBook Pro using thought-driven cursor movements from a coin-sized brain implant.

Nathan Ali, 05 May 2025 23:59

LG Display prototypes blue phosphorescent OLED panels that use less power on commerical manufacturing equipment. (Image source: LG Display)

LG Display manufactures blue phosphorescent OLED panel prototypes: Lower-power panels coming to smartphones

LG Display has successfully manufactured prototypes of its hybrid tandem OLED panels using phosphorescent blue OLED technology. The panels are more efficient than conventional OLED panels, reducing power consumption by 15%.

David Chien, 01 May 2025 09:21

The xMEMS XMC-2400 solid-state cooling chip dissipates heat by using sound waves to move air. (Image source: xMEMS)

xMEMS launches XMC-2400 chip that cools electronics by moving air with sound

xMEMS' XMC-2400 micro-cooling chip uses MEMS technology to dissipate heat efficiently in compact devices like smartphones and servers by moving air with sound with minimal power consumption.

David Chien, 30 Apr 2025 03:40

Tianwen-3: China seeks global partners for Mars sample return. Pictured: China's optical mirror (Image source: CNSA)

Tianwen-3 mission to return first Chinese Mars samples by 2031

Slated for late 2028, Tianwen-3 will launch two Long March 5 rockets to land, sample, and return Martian soil, delivering the first Chinese Mars samples by 2031.

Nathan Ali, 24 Apr 2025 22:39

It remains unclear if batteries with tin nanoparticles will ever make it to market (Image source: Pexels/Looking For Feferences)

Next-gen battery utilizes tin nanoparticles for better charging and longevity

A composite anode made of tin nanoparticles embedded in hard carbon supposedly improves the charging speed and durability of lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries. Researchers from South Korea have developed this new battery techno...

Alexander Pensler, 24 Apr 2025 21:57

Polite interactions with AI language models like ChatGPT can lead to electricity costs in the millions. (Image source: OpenAI)

"Being kind is free" – not according to ChatGPT, which pays millions for 'please' and 'thank you'

Courtesy used to cost nothing. But with the rise of artificial intelligence, that's no longer entirely true. As OpenAI CEO Sam Altman points out, polite words like "please" and "thank you" now come with a price tag in the tens of ...

Marius Müller, 22 Apr 2025 15:36

Using M-cone stimulation with laser light, researchers have succeeded in making the previously unknown color "Olo" visible. (Image source: Pexels/ Michael Morse)

Turquoise, but "unimaginably saturated": Scientists reveal a never-before-seen color

Researchers have discovered a previously unknown color, said to surpass all existing ones in intensity. However, the new color called "Olo" can hardly be seen by anyone.

Marius Müller, 21 Apr 2025 15:03

Futuristic illustration that combines traditional loudspeakers and directed acoustic energy systems (Image source: OpenAI/DALL·E)

From loudspeakers to precision acoustic tools: The engineering behind modern directed sound systems

Directed acoustic energy systems represent an evolution from traditional loudspeakers to precision instruments for security applications. Modern iterations, such as the LRAD series, utilise focused sound waves for targeted communi...

Louise Burke, 21 Apr 2025 03:30

In Beijing, humanoid robots took part in a half marathon for the first time for test purposes. (Image source: YouTube / CGTN)

Batteries vs. muscles: Humanoid robots join half-marathon in Beijing

The world’s first half-marathon featuring humanoid robots was held in China’s high-tech E-Town district. Alongside more than 9,000 human runners, 20 robot teams joined the race – delivering a mix of impressive moments and underwhe...

Marius Müller, 19 Apr 2025 12:54

3D-printed insect repellent ring developed by Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (Image source: Uni Halle / Fanfan Du)

Wearable tech tackles midges: 3D-printed repellent ring promises protection from insects

As midge season hits, a game changing 3D printed ring could be the solution we have all been waiting for. Using IR3535 repellent, this wearable tech offers long lasting protection without the sticky mess of sprays.

Louise Burke, 18 Apr 2025 02:25

A visualization of K2-18b based on current scientific data, showing what the distant exoplanet might look like. (Image Source : NASA, ESA, Joseph Olmsted)

NASA's James Webb Telescope hints at alien life on planet K2-18b

A mysterious world 120 light-years away could challenge everything we thought we knew about alien life. K2-18b, a distant exoplanet orbiting a cool dwarf star in the constellation Leo, has become the focus of intense scientific in...

Santiago Nino, 18 Apr 2025 01:23

The 19-year-old patient using the Chinese BCI to play complex games. (Image source: IT Home)

Chinese BCI reportedly enables frontal lobe epilepsy patient to play Black Myth: Wukong with under 20 hours of training

Chinese BCI was reportedly able to achieve 4.07 BPS cursor brain control performance in less than 20 hours of training. Neuralink reportedly took 60 hours to achieve 4.6 BPS.

Vineet Washington, 17 Apr 2025 20:01

On adding half a percent of lithium, the sphere-like precipitate in Cu-Ta system changes into a stable cuboidal structure (pictured). (Image source: SciTechDaily)

New engineered copper alloy could improve reliability of high-performance electrical systems

Researchers have developed a Cu-Ta-Li nanocrystalline alloy with step-change thermal stability and yield strength, designed for high-stress environments like aerospace and high-performance electrical components.

Anubhav Sharma, 15 Apr 2025 14:39

In around a month's time, Unitree will be organizing a boxing match between two humanoid robots under the name "Unitree Iron Fist King: Awakening". (Image source: Unitree via X)

Unitree announces robot boxing event – early test matches now available

In about a month, two humanoid robots from Unitree will step into the boxing ring and trade blows. If you’re too curious to wait, you can already catch a glimpse of the action in their first test matches.

Marius Müller, 11 Apr 2025 14:41

On October 1, 2024, the first direwolves in over 10,000 years saw the light of day in Texas. (Image source: YouTube / Colossal Biosciences)

Just like Game of Thrones – but real: First dire wolves born in over 10,000 years

Researchers have managed to bring the dire wolf back to life through targeted gene editing. These revived animals are larger, more muscular, and covered in white fur – traits that set them apart from modern wolves. While the achie...

Marius Müller, 10 Apr 2025 18:20

The Teledyne FLIR Mix camera kits combine high-performance thermal and visible imagery in real-time for use by engineers and researchers. (Image source: Teledyne FLIR)

Teledyne FLIR unveils MIX camera kits with synchronized thermal and visible light imagery for engineers and researchers

Teledyne FLIR has unveiled multispectral camera kits designed for researchers and engineers. These cameras merge thermal and visible imagery in real-time, streamlining the thermal analysis of products in development.

David Chien, 10 Apr 2025 03:04

Honda will test its water electrolysis system, a key component of its energy-generating lunar fuel cell system, on the ISS. (Image source: Honda)

Honda to test key component of its lunar fuel cell system on the International Space Station

The Honda Space Development Division will test its water electrolysis system on the ISS, a key component of its regenerative lunar fuel cell system to make electricity, oxygen, and hydrogen.

David Chien, 07 Apr 2025 06:09

A traditional pacemaker. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

World's smallest pacemaker is touted as new frontier in advanced heart medicine

A group of researchers claim to have made the temporary pacemaker of the future - one that can avoid the potentially severe side-effects of current models. The new medical device is touted to be smaller than a grain of rice and is...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Apr 2025 15:57

The Blindsight BCI will start human trials to restore vision in 2025. (Image source: Neuralink)

Elon Musk touts human brain implant trial for the blind in 2025 as Neuralink patents Blindsight and Telekinesis

After its first brain-computer interface implant dubbed Telepathy, Neuralink has now patented the term, alongside two new ones. According to Elon Musk, the Blindsight patent refers to a new implant that will allow blind people to ...

Daniel Zlatev, 31 Mar 2025 12:38

This robot is liquid and can deform, split and merge with other liquid robots. (Image source: DallE3)

Scientists create liquid robot: Almost like the T-1000 from Terminator 2 – but real

Until recently, liquid robots existed only in science fiction. Now, a research team from South Korea has developed a real-life version that can change shape, divide and even combine with other units. The first video footage of thi...

Marius Müller, 29 Mar 2025 14:30

Quantum computing supposedly makes Bitcoin mining more efficient (Image source: Pexels)

Bitcoin mining could become more efficient thanks to quantum computing

Bitcoin mining consumes an incredible amount of electricity. That's why researchers have recently found a way to significantly minimize power consumption by using a quantum computer.

Andreas Jakobi, 27 Mar 2025 22:03

Researchers create world's smallest LEDs with perovskite technology, achieving record pixel density (Image source: Zhejiang University)

Nano-scale perovskite LEDs shatter size and efficiency records for next-gen displays

Chinese and British scientists have developed revolutionary nano-scale perovskite LEDs measuring just 90 nanometers across while maintaining 20 percent efficiency at extremely small sizes.

Nathan Ali, 26 Mar 2025 18:56

Chinese scientists create solid-state DUV laser that could transform chipmaking. Pictured: Workers working inside ASML's cleanroom (Image source: ASML)

Chinese scientists develop solid-state DUV laser for semiconductor lithography

Chinese scientists develop solid-state 193 nm laser for semiconductor manufacturing, potentially replacing toxic gas-based systems with safer technology—though significant power scaling challenges remain.

Nathan Ali, 24 Mar 2025 14:40

23andMe was founded in 2006 as a health startup before going public in 2021. (Image source: 23andMe)

23andMe files for bankruptcy, appoints interim CEO

23andMe has announced it has filed for bankruptcy and will be accepting bids once the court grants its request. The company, which has faced financial challenges for a few years now, has also appointed an interim CEO.

Habeeb Onawole, 24 Mar 2025 13:30

Quantum computing is stepping into the light—literally. With photonic qubits enabling faster, more efficient processing at room temperature, innovations like the Aurora quantum computer push the boundaries of what’s possible. (Image Source : Xanadu)

Light-speed logic: The photonic future of quantum computing

CheckMag In the rapidly evolving realm of quantum computing, photonic systems—those that utilize light particles, or photons, for data processing—are emerging as a promising frontier. Unlike traditional quantum computers that rely on super...

Santiago Nino, 23 Mar 2025 21:30

Los Alamos National Laboratory develops "Spacecraft Speedometer" to enhance satellite tracking in congested orbits. Pictured: Engineers working on NASA's GRACE-FO satellite (Image source: NASA)

"Spacecraft Speedometer" provides real-time velocity tracking for autonomous satellite management

Scientists develop "Spacecraft Speedometer" to track satellite velocity in real-time, improving space traffic management. The innovative device uses plasma spectrometers to deliver continuous velocity readings even when GPS and gr...

Nathan Ali, 20 Mar 2025 21:22

Oxford BioTherapeutics and Roche announce strategic partnership for cancer therapeutics (Image source: Julia Koblitz, Unsplash)

Roche teams with Oxford BioTherapeutics to develop antibody cancer treatments

Oxford BioTherapeutics partners with Roche in a deal worth potentially over $1 billion to develop novel cancer antibody treatments.

Nathan Ali, 20 Mar 2025 20:56

A promotional image for Microsoft's Majorana 1 chip being held in a human palm. (Image Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft promises more proof amidst scrutiny over its Quantum claims

Microsoft is facing criticism from the scientific community over Majorana 1, with many researchers unconvinced about the company's breakthroughs. The Redmond technology giant previously retracted a similar paper published in 2018....

Rohith Bhaskar, 12 Mar 2025 11:15

The e-Taste technology developed by Ohio State University is designed to simulate tastes. (Image source: DallE3)

A new sense for gaming: e-Taste promises flavor simulation for ultimate immersion

A technology from Ohio State University uses a bio-integrated interface to simulate taste. This could take immersion in gaming and VR to a new level while offering potential for various other applications.

Marius Müller, 10 Mar 2025 15:11

Collapsed turbine in the Frontier II wind farm, in Oklahoma. (Image source: Kildare Fire Department)

Wind turbine collapses in unknown circumstances in Oklahoma

The operator stated that the site is secure, and the farm is operational. However, the windmill manufacturer started an investigation to establish the circumstances of the collapse.

Daniela Morales Soler, 09 Mar 2025 20:24

Atlas sorts parts. (Image source: Boston Dynamics)

Robotics: Boston Dynamics shows progress in development of Atlas

In a new video, Boston Dynamics demonstrates Atlas' progress with accompanying explanations. Viewers will also notice that the robot has suffered a few injuries.

Andreas Sebayang, 07 Mar 2025 09:03

West, the tokamak used by CEA to run the experiment. (Image source: CEA)

New milestone for nuclear fusion: Reactor breaks record for plasma longevity

French researchers managed to keep plasma stable for 22 minutes, a 25% improvement over the previous record. Scientists are working to bump that up to several hours to make nuclear fusion power generators viable.

Daniela Morales Soler, 03 Mar 2025 11:10

The humanoid robot G1 from Unitree impresses with authentic kung fu moves. (Image source: YouTube / Unitree Robotics)

Kung Fu robot: Unitree G1 impresses with spinning kicks and more

In a recently published video, the Unitree G1 showed that humanoid robots can already do much more than simple sorting tasks. The G1 impressed with authentic kung fu moves - including a spin kick.

Marius Müller, 01 Mar 2025 19:47

Fudan University researchers develop AI-powered blood test to predict disease risk years in advance. (Image source: Louis Reed, Unsplash)

AI-powered blood test predicts diseases 15 years before symptoms appear

A new AI-powered blood test can predict diseases up to 15 years before symptoms appear. Once commercialized, this screening could cost as little as $5–$10, making early detection more accessible to everyone.

Nathan Ali, 25 Feb 2025 06:49

AI meets gaming: gamers help to discover unknown marine life (Image source: MBARI)

From gaming consoles to the deep ocean: Gamers train AI for underwater missions

Gamers are helping to train an AI robot - together with MiniROV, gaming is contributing to the exploration of unknown marine life in the deep sea. The innovative project cleverly combines citizen science and gamification to advanc...

Nicole Dominikowski, 16 Feb 2025 18:29

Red blood cells forming rouleaux. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

Researchers claim effect of smartphones on blood cells can be detected using ultrasound

Smartphone use has become linked to potentially negative effects on human blood flow in some scientific studies. They arise in as little as five minutes of exposure to such a device, and to an extent that they show up in ultrasoun...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Feb 2025 16:48

Wandercraft Atalante X exoskeleton improves woman's gait seven years post-stroke. (Image source: Wandercraft)

Wandercraft Atalante X exoskeleton improves woman's walking ability seven years after stroke

A study of a 64-year-old woman, who was paralyzed on the left side of her body seven years ago following a stroke, found improvement in her walking ability after a month of rehabilitation using the Wandercraft Atalante X exoskelet...

David Chien, 16 Feb 2025 00:22

The WalkOn F1 is a next-gen exoskeleton that allows users to put it on, and walk, unaided, increasing independence for paraplegic users (Image Source : Exoskeleton lab @KAIST - Edited)

Next-gen exoskeleton walks to its users—suits up automatically

CheckMag For people with complete paralysis, the dream of walking independently has often remained just that—a dream. But researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have turned that dream into reality wit...

Santiago Nino, 15 Feb 2025 18:43

Simple but effective: All it takes is sunlight and CO₂. (Image source: University of Cambridge/Sayan Kar)

Converting CO2 into sunlight: Sustainable fuel in sight

A portable, completely self-sufficient and scalable generator built by Cambridge University researchers demonstrates how CO₂ can be converted and ultimately recycled. The advantages over carbon capture and storage schemes are enor...

Mario Petzold, 15 Feb 2025 10:58

Four separate rooms with varying degrees of coverage with transparent solar panels were used. (Image source: Murdoch University)

Transparent solar cells cut greenhouse power consumption in half

The potential for transparent solar cells to be used in large parts of the world is huge. Not only do they provide energy directly, but they are also conducive to the healthy growth of certain plants and reduce water usage.

Mario Petzold, 12 Feb 2025 05:34

Rosatom's new plasma engine could enable 30-day Mars missions (Image source: Rosatom)

Rosatom's new plasma engine could potentially cut Mars travel time to 60 days

Russia's Rosatom unveils a breakthrough plasma electric rocket engine that could transform space travel, potentially reducing Mars journey times from one year to just 30-60 days.

Nathan Ali, 11 Feb 2025 21:12