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The Pangolin: The Inspiration for Medical Robot
Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Stuttgart have developed a magnetically controlled soft medical robot with a unique, flexible structure inspired by the body of a pangolin.
Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Stuttgart have developed a magnetically controlled soft medical robot with a unique, flexible structure inspired by the body of a pangolin.
Unlocking the Secrets to Mars
Simulating the Red Planet’s geology and hydrology reveals how the landscape has changed, helping the search for landing sites for future missions.
Simulating the Red Planet’s geology and hydrology reveals how the landscape has changed, helping the search for landing sites for future missions.
Study Finds Tracking Brain Waves Could Reduce Post-Op Complications
Distinctive EEG patterns indicate when a patient’s state of unconsciousness under general anesthesia is more profound than necessary.
Distinctive EEG patterns indicate when a patient’s state of unconsciousness under general anesthesia is more profound than necessary.
The Humans That Make AIs Seem Human
One of the dirty secrets of artificial intelligence and the Large Language Models that sit behind them is that behind the technology there is always a worker.
One of the dirty secrets of artificial intelligence and the Large Language Models that sit behind them is that behind the technology there is always a worker.
Sustainable Innovations: Dang, Nepal Turns Dung Into Energy
A Nepalese town transforms biodegradable waste into biogas.
A Nepalese town transforms biodegradable waste into biogas.
Magnetic Robots Walk, Crawl, and Swim
New soft-bodied robots that can be controlled by a simple magnetic field are well suited to work in confined spaces.
New soft-bodied robots that can be controlled by a simple magnetic field are well suited to work in confined spaces.
Heat-Resistant Drone Could Scope Out and Map Burning Buildings and Wildfires
FireDrone could be sent in ahead to gather crucial information so that responders can prepare accordingly to keep themselves safe and potentially save more lives.
FireDrone could be sent in ahead to gather crucial information so that responders can prepare accordingly to keep themselves safe and potentially save more lives.
Study Finds ChatGPT Boosts Worker Productivity for Some Writing Tasks
A new report by MIT researchers highlights the potential of generative AI to help workers with certain writing assignments.
A new report by MIT researchers highlights the potential of generative AI to help workers with certain writing assignments.
Europe Looks to Virtual Factories in New Industrial Revolution
EU manufacturers are increasingly embracing digital technologies to improve agility.
EU manufacturers are increasingly embracing digital technologies to improve agility.
How an “AI-Tocracy” Emerges
In China, the use of AI-driven facial recognition helps the regime repress dissent while enhancing the technology, researchers report.
In China, the use of AI-driven facial recognition helps the regime repress dissent while enhancing the technology, researchers report.
Interview: The Ethical Puzzle of Sentient AI
Philosophy professor Jonathan Birch says the potential for conscious AI raises a host of moral concerns.
Philosophy professor Jonathan Birch says the potential for conscious AI raises a host of moral concerns.
Tech Bros Say the Sky Is Falling In
AI’s a noisy area right now, so just to be clear: this statement is not the same thing as the more specific open letter that was signed by Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and others back in March.
AI’s a noisy area right now, so just to be clear: this statement is not the same thing as the more specific open letter that was signed by Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and others back in March.
Why Big Changes Early in Life Can Help Later On
Study shows moving can help foster a more robust social network, by strengthening “long ties” with others.
Study shows moving can help foster a more robust social network, by strengthening “long ties” with others.
7 Effective Ways to Optimize the User Experience on Your Website
— For website owners, online visitors are considered an important asset. These are the people that lead your online sales. So to keep visitors sticking to your website for more than usual, you need to provide the best user experience to make a user feel like they have landed on the right side of the…
In Greening Air Travel, Small Parts Can Make a Big Difference
Aircraft flaps and emergency power units are part of efforts to reduce the aviation industry’s contribution to global warming.
Aircraft flaps and emergency power units are part of efforts to reduce the aviation industry’s contribution to global warming.