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A screenshot from the livestream shows the Figure AI 03 sorting parcels.

Simply fascinating: Livestream of a robot at work goes viral

Since May 13, Figure 03 humanoid robots in San José have been sorting parcels almost continuously on camera – and the stream seems to hold a surprising fascination for viewers. Due to the high level of interest, it has now been running for over a week instead of the originally planned eight hours.
Marius Müller, 21 May 2026 15:07
An artist's illustration showing a neutron star.

Astronomers have discovered 15 new pulsars in a globular cluster near Earth

Recently, astronomers have discovered 15 new millisecond pulsars in the globular cluster 47 Tucanae, which is relatively close to Earth. But while this discovery is significant, further studies will be needed to better understand them.
Alexis Stegmann, 20 May 2026 18:15
An artist's illustration showing an exoplanet and a star.

Astronomers have discovered 27 potential exoplanets in binary systems

A new study conducted with the help of the TESS satellite has allowed astronomers to discover 27 potential exoplanets in binary systems. However, further observations will be needed to better understand them.
Alexis Stegmann, 19 May 2026 19:12
An image showing the cupola inside the ISS.

An astronaut aboard the ISS has captured a fireball in the atmosphere

NASA has recently unveiled an image captured by an astronaut aboard the ISS showing a fireball in the upper atmosphere. But while this image is impressive, the origin of this phenomenon is still unknown.
Alexis Stegmann, 18 May 2026 18:37
An image showing a black hole in the universe.

With a mass of about 50 billion times that of the Sun, this black hole is one of the largest ever discovered

Astronomers have recently discovered a black hole with a mass of about 50 billion times that of the Sun, located in a distant galaxy. And that's not all, because a second supermassive black hole may also be present in the same galaxy.
Alexis Stegmann, 15 May 2026 18:06
An illustration showing a planet, a moon, and a star.

TESS reveals nearly 6,000 exoplanets in a spectacular map of the universe

The TESS satellite has recently unveiled a map of the sky showing about 6,000 exoplanets. And this could help astronomers determine whether life exists elsewhere in the universe, although further studies will be needed.
Alexis Stegmann, 14 May 2026 18:26
The Unitree GD01 is a roughly 11-foot-tall manned mecha robot.

What Unitree’s 11-foot manned mecha robot can do

At first glance, it looks like the Power Loader from Aliens, but the Unitree GD01 is a real robot that, according to the manufacturer, is intended as a civilian vehicle or transportation platform.
Marius Müller, 14 May 2026 12:54
An artist's illustration of an asteroid.

A newly discovered asteroid will pass close to Earth in the coming days

Astronomers have recently discovered a new asteroid that will pass close to Earth in the coming days. And that's not all, because it will also be possible to observe it through amateur telescopes or via livestream.
Alexis Stegmann, 13 May 2026 15:32
The humanoid household robot 1X NEO is expected to arrive in the first US homes by the end of 2026.

1X NEO: Household robot set to launch by the end of 2026 – but with a controversial catch

A humanoid robot that can vacuum, fold laundry and unload the dishwasher sounds like the future arriving in your living room. The 1X NEO is meant to make exactly that a reality in 2026. However, there is one major catch.
Marius Müller, 13 May 2026 13:41
Google's Threat Intelligence Group confirmed the first known zero-day exploit developed using AI, targeting a 2FA bypass in a popular open-source web administration tool.

Google identifies first AI-developed zero-day exploit

Google's GTIG has confirmed the first zero-day exploit developed by AI, targeting 2FA in a web admin tool. A mass exploitation campaign was disrupted before it launched.
Darryl Linington, 12 May 2026 08:15
An illustration showing a black hole and a quasar.

With a power of 10,000 suns, jets emitted by a black hole were measured for the first time

For the first time, scientists have measured the power of jets emitted by a black hole located 7,200 light-years from Earth. And they have also managed to measure their speed, which is impressive, providing a better understanding of these objects.
Alexis Stegmann, 11 May 2026 15:46
An image showing a spiral galaxy.

Webb unveils a breathtaking image of a galaxy with an extremely bright core

The James Webb Space Telescope has recently unveiled an image of the M77 galaxy, located about 45 million light-years from Earth. And it's a unique image that reveals many details about this celestial object, which measures about 90,000 light-years in diameter.
Alexis Stegmann, 09 May 2026 18:29
An image showing craters on the Moon.

An asteroid with a diameter of 260 km may have caused the largest crater on the Moon

According to researchers, the largest crater on the Moon may have been caused by an asteroid measuring 260 km in diameter. And astronauts may be able to collect remnants of this event during future lunar missions.
Alexis Stegmann, 08 May 2026 18:10
According to a study, the Forerunner 265 does not measure HRV particularly well (symbolic image)

Study: Garmin smartwatch performs poorly in measuring key fitness metric

A study examined the measurement quality of a specific Garmin smartwatch. The results are mixed. Although the study has certain limitations, it also allows some recommendations for use.
Silvio Werner, 08 May 2026 04:09
An artist's illustration showing an exoplanet and a star.

Astronomers have determined the age of a brown dwarf located 57 light-years away

Astronomers have determined the age of a brown dwarf located about 57 light-years from Earth. And this is a major breakthrough in the study and understanding of these celestial objects, which remain very mysterious.
Alexis Stegmann, 07 May 2026 18:19
Genesis AI shows robotic hands performing fine motor tasks such as cracking eggs, slicing tomatoes, connecting cables and playing the piano.

Amazing fine motor control: Robot cracks an egg one-handed and plays the piano

Genesis AI demonstrates robotic hands cracking an egg one-handed, slicing tomatoes and playing the piano. Although success rates for difficult tasks are only around 60 to 70%, the demonstration is still remarkable for humanoid robotics.
Marius Müller, 07 May 2026 14:36
LG's 16-inch Tandem ATO is an upcoming OLED panel option for laptop makers.

LG's Tandem ATO OLED display promises to extend laptop battery life

LG has introduced a new 16-inch panel designed to significantly extend the battery life of OLED-based laptops. Called Tandem ATO, the new display is expected to boost battery life by up to 2.3 hours while delivering high brightness levels, support for variable refresh rates, and solid DCI-P3 coverage.
Andreas Sebayang, 07 May 2026 14:34
An image showing the spiral galaxy UGC 2885.

Hubble reveals a unique image of a spiral galaxy located 53 million light-years away

The Hubble Space Telescope has recently unveiled an image of a spiral galaxy located about 53 million light-years from Earth. And it is possible to see many details, providing a better understanding of these structures.
Alexis Stegmann, 06 May 2026 17:18
An artist's illustration showing an exoplanet.

This trans-Neptunian object beyond Pluto may have an atmosphere that shouldn’t exist

Astronomers observed a trans-Neptunian object during its passage in front of a star, and it appears that this celestial object has an atmosphere. But if this discovery is confirmed, many questions remain unanswered.
Alexis Stegmann, 05 May 2026 18:21
An artist's illustration showing Uranus and some rings.

The two outer rings of Uranus have different origins

With the help of the James Webb Space Telescope and the Hubble Space Telescope, and using data from the Keck Observatory Archive (KOA), astronomers have discovered that the two outer rings of Uranus have different origins.
Alexis Stegmann, 04 May 2026 19:06
An illustration showing a red exoplanet.

Astronomers have discovered an exo-Jupiter that may have clouds

Astronomers have discovered an exo-Jupiter located about 12 light-years from Earth that may have clouds. And the arrival of new telescopes could allow scientists to better study this mysterious world and potentially discover life elsewhere in the universe.
Alexis Stegmann, 29 Apr 2026 19:09
An image showing the Sombrero galaxy.

A new image shows the Sombrero Galaxy like never before

Located about 30 million light-years from Earth, the Sombrero Galaxy has been observed by astronomers for several years. But this celestial object is still very mysterious, and recently, a new image has been unveiled, revealing unique details.
Alexis Stegmann, 28 Apr 2026 22:09
An image showing the Carina Nebula.

The Hubble Space Telescope unveils a new image of the Trifid Nebula for its 36th anniversary

For the 36th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope, NASA has unveiled a new image of the Trifid Nebula, revealing stunning details. And this also allows astronomers to better study this structure.
Alexis Stegmann, 27 Apr 2026 20:23
Sony’s table tennis robot beats elite-level players.

AI breakthrough: Sony robot beats elite table tennis players

Sony’s AI division has developed a table tennis robot called Ace that can beat elite players. In a Nature study, the system is described as a milestone for physical AI. However, comparisons with human players are not entirely without controversy, as Ace is not a humanoid robot.
Marius Müller, 24 Apr 2026 14:51
Toyota has unveiled CUE7, the latest generation of its basketball robot, designed to make shots from up to 25 meters.

Toyota CUE7: New basketball robot makes shots from 25 meters

With CUE7, Toyota is introducing a new basketball robot said to offer more accurate shooting, smoother dribbling and successful shots from as far as 25 meters (82 feet). Footage of the presentation is available on the WELT News Channel on YouTube.
Marius Müller, 15 Apr 2026 15:57
Unitree’s humanoid H1 reached a top speed of 10.1 m/s in a sprint, but still remained clearly behind Usain Bolt in the overall 100-meter time.

It’s getting close to Usain Bolt: Humanoid robot hits 10.1 m/s in 100-meter sprint

Unitree’s humanoid H1 robot sprinted at 10.1 m/s, which at first glance puts it surprisingly close to elite human speeds. The catch is that this figure refers only to its measured top speed, not the decisive total time over 100 meters. Even so, the run is impressive and suggests that Usain Bolt’s world record may not remain untouchable forever.
Marius Müller, 15 Apr 2026 13:57
An image showing a spiral galaxy.

This supermassive black hole is located in an unusual part of its galaxy

With the help of the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered a supermassive black hole located in an unusual region of its galaxy. And to explain this phenomenon, a hypothesis has been put forward.
Alexis Stegmann, 14 Apr 2026 19:30
An illustration showing a star and a planet.

A protostar discovered by astronomers has strange behavior

Astronomers have discovered a young star using the ALMA Observatory, located in the Taurus molecular cloud, about 430 light-years from Earth. But it has a strange behavior that remains unexplained.
Alexis Stegmann, 13 Apr 2026 18:14
An image showing a spiral galaxy.

This distant galaxy has lost 95% of its brightness in less than 20 years

Astronomers have discovered a galaxy located about 10 billion light-years away that has lost 95% of its brightness in less than 20 years. And further studies will need to be conducted to better understand this phenomenon.
Alexis Stegmann, 11 Apr 2026 19:01
An image of the device

Smartwatch-like prototype may one day detect microplastics in the human body

Researchers have developed a low-cost, smartwatch-like device that uses optical sensors to non-invasively detect plastic particles inside the body, potentially eliminating the need for expensive blood tests.
Chibuike Okpara, 08 Apr 2026 21:56
An image showing the Andromeda Galaxy and its satellite galaxies.

A new galaxy has been discovered near the Andromeda Galaxy

Astronomers have recently discovered a dwarf galaxy located near the Andromeda Galaxy. It has a unique composition, and further studies may help scientists better understand the early stages of the universe.
Alexis Stegmann, 08 Apr 2026 17:46
An image showing a comet and its tail.

One of the most important stellar shows of the year won't happen

The comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) will not be visible in the sky in the coming days. Indeed, it did not survive its passage near the Sun. However, other celestial objects may meet a different fate, and new observations could be made.
Alexis Stegmann, 07 Apr 2026 18:58
An artist's illustration showing an exoplanet and a star.

A hot Jupiter has been discovered orbiting a rare star

Thanks to the TESS satellite, astronomers have discovered a hot Jupiter orbiting a rare star in the universe. And further studies will need to be conducted in the future to better understand this stellar system, which remains largely unknown.
Alexis Stegmann, 06 Apr 2026 19:28
Artemis II breaks record for longest journey of mankind in space

Artemis II breaks record for farthest human travel in space

Artemis II breaks the historic record of Apollo 13: After more than half a century, the NASA crew in the Orion spacecraft is traveling further from Earth than any crewed mission in history.
Nicole Dominikowski, 06 Apr 2026 16:47
The maiden flight of the Tianlong-3 on April 3, 2026, has failed.

Setback for China’s SpaceX rival: Tianlong-3 maiden flight fails

The maiden flight of China’s Tianlong-3 has ended in failure. The rocket from private space company Space Pioneer lifted off successfully on April 3, 2026, but did not reach its planned orbit. The debut mission therefore marks a technical setback for one of China’s most ambitious private space projects.
Marius Müller, 06 Apr 2026 15:10
An image showing the Crab Nebula.

The Hubble Space Telescope reveals 25 years of evolution in the Crab Nebula

Astronomers have revealed an image taken by the Hubble Space Telescope showing the evolution of the Crab Nebula over 25 years. And this allows scientists to better understand these structures, which remain very mysterious.
Alexis Stegmann, 05 Apr 2026 17:42
Anthropic

Claude Code cracks FreeBSD within four hours

For about four hours, Nicholas Carlini worked on FreeBSD supported by Anthropic’s Claude. Carlini states that Claude performed a large part of the work autonomously, from identifying the vulnerability to the finished exploit.
Marc Herter, 04 Apr 2026 13:09
Artemis II Crew

NASA relies on Microsoft hardware – and battles Outlook in space

During a mission status press conference, an Outlook glitch provided some lighthearted moments for journalists. Houston confirmed they managed to resolve the issue on the Commander's Surface Pro via remote access—likely marking the longest-distance Remote Desktop session ever established.
Marc Herter, 03 Apr 2026 21:16
An illustration showing numerous asteroids.

Vera C. Rubin Observatory has discovered over 11,000 asteroids in our solar system

Thanks to the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, astronomers have discovered more than 11,000 new asteroids in our solar system and studied 80,000 already known. These discoveries could help identify potential future threats to Earth.
Alexis Stegmann, 03 Apr 2026 18:03
Artemis II start

Artemis II proceeds with Moon flight despite unexpected alarm

The Artemis II crew has reached a decisive milestone and is now on a direct course to the Moon. Despite a worrying computer alarm shortly before engine ignition, the manoeuvre was successfully completed thanks to the ESA Service Module.
Marc Herter, 03 Apr 2026 13:31
An illustration showing the Earth.

New study confirms the presence of unexplained flashes around the Earth in the 1950s

A new study confirms the existence of luminous phenomena observed in the 1950s around the Earth. However, their origin remains unknown, and several hypotheses have been put forward, such as the presence of artificial objects.
Alexis Stegmann, 02 Apr 2026 18:25
An image showing the Lagoon Nebula.

Webb reveals unique details about the W51 star factory

Astronomers have observed W51 with the help of the James Webb Space Telescope and discovered new stars and details about their formation. But further studies are necessary to unravel all the mysteries of this structure.
Alexis Stegmann, 01 Apr 2026 18:10
An artist's illustration showing an exoplanet and its star.

An Earth-sized exoplanet has been discovered near the solar system

Thanks to NASA's TESS satellite, astronomers have discovered an exoplanet orbiting a red dwarf. Located near our solar system, it may be rocky and have an atmosphere. But further studies are needed to better understand it.
Alexis Stegmann, 30 Mar 2026 17:18
Jon L. Noble plays World of Warcraft via a brain-computer interface.

"Pure magic": Jon L. Noble plays World of Warcraft with his thoughts

Jon L. Noble, one of the British participants in Neuralink’s clinical trial, describes his first 100 days with the N1 implant as “science fiction” that has become part of everyday life. Particularly remarkable is his statement that he can now even play World of Warcraft using his thoughts. Golem reported on the case on March 25, referring to Noble’s own X post from March 22.
Marius Müller, 26 Mar 2026 15:33
An artist’s illustration showing an exoplanet in space.

Astronomers discover 118 new exoplanets using AI and NASA’s TESS satellite

Thanks to artificial intelligence and data from the TESS satellite, astronomers have been able to discover new exoplanets in the universe. And this could also help solve one of the greatest mysteries to this day.
Alexis Stegmann, 25 Mar 2026 18:14
An illustration showing a sun and an exoplanet.

These failed stars could merge to form a new star

Astronomers have recently spotted two brown dwarfs, located 1,000 light-years away, that are extremely close together. And they could merge to form a new star, which would change our understanding of these mysterious celestial objects.
Alexis Stegmann, 24 Mar 2026 17:49
An artist's illustration showing the Earth and the Sun.

These 45 exoplanets are most likely to harbor life

Astronomers have recently identified 45 rocky exoplanets, located in the habitable zones of their stars, that could potentially harbor life. And this could help solve an important mystery and change our view of the universe.
Alexis Stegmann, 23 Mar 2026 18:14
An artist's illustration showing Saturn's rings and several moons.

New moons have been discovered orbiting Jupiter and Saturn

Astronomers have discovered new moons orbiting Jupiter and Saturn using powerful telescopes. And the next space missions could also lead to the discovery of other natural satellites around these gas giants.
Alexis Stegmann, 22 Mar 2026 18:01
LG is now producing variable-refresh oxide LCD panels for premium Dell XPS laptops that extend runtimes.

LG begins production of variable-refresh oxide LCD panels for laptops with reduced power consumption

LG has begun production of an LCD panel for laptops capable of variable refresh rates (1 Hz to 120 Hz). The panel uses an unspecified oxide that holds an electrical charge longer than conventional LCD technology and reduces the need to constantly refresh the panel at a high frequency, similar to Sharp IGZO panels.
David Chien, 22 Mar 2026 06:21
A medical syringe

Injectable mini livers show promise as transplant alternative after successful test

MIT engineers have developed a groundbreaking method to inject liver cells alongside protective gel particles, creating functional "satellite livers" that may one day eliminate the need for major transplant surgery.
Chibuike Okpara, 21 Mar 2026 17:36

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