Today: 17. Dec, 2024
In a groundbreaking leap for prosthetic technology, scientists in Italy have unveiled a robotic hand that operates through magnetism, bypassing the traditional need for wires and electrical cables. This revolutionary design enables users to control the prosthetic using only their thoughts, offering…
In a groundbreaking move towards sustainable energy, the UK has installed its first bladeless wind turbine at BMW’s manufacturing facility in Oxford. This innovative design, developed by Aeromine Technologies, offers a cleaner, quieter, and more wildlife-friendly way to generate wind power, diverging…
Australia is taking steps to introduce age limits for social media users in an effort to safeguard children’s mental and physical well-being. The initiative, championed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, seeks to reduce the negative effects of social media on younger users,…
Uber has recently entered a strategic partnership with British AI startup Wayve, focusing on advancing autonomous driving technologies. This collaboration marks a significant move in Uber’s ongoing efforts to integrate cutting-edge autonomous vehicle (AV) capabilities into its ride-hailing services. Details of the…
Seventeen-year-old Cesare Mencarini, a student at Cardiff Sixth Form College in Cambridge, has made waves in the scientific community by constructing a nuclear fusion reactor for his Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). This remarkable feat not only earned him top grades but also…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the green light to new Covid-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna, paving the way for their widespread availability in the coming days. This approval arrives as the United States grapples with a summer…
A recent investigation has dispelled the idea that large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, represent an existential threat to humanity. The study reveals that these models are fundamentally predictable and manageable, debunking concerns that they might develop hazardous abilities. LLMs, advanced…
Google has taken the wraps off its newest Pixel 9 phones ahead of schedule, stepping up its game against Apple in the fierce competition to embed cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities into smartphones. The launch event, held near Google’s Mountain View, California…
The recent surge in chatbot usage, such as ChatGPT, has revealed both their benefits and their limitations. As artificial intelligence (AI), especially large language models (LLMs), becomes more prevalent, researchers from the University of Oxford are delving into whether there is a…
Innovative solutions are taking flight! In a revolutionary effort to tackle mosquito-borne diseases, researchers have harnessed the power of drones to deploy bacteria-infected mosquitoes in Fiji. This cutting-edge technique aims to reduce the spread of illnesses such as dengue, which currently threatens…
