Scientists Use Modern Technology to Unravel the Origin of the ‘Baptism of Christ’
Modern machine learning tools have determined that the Spanish Renaissance painting, the Baptism of Christ, was the sole work of El Greco.
Artificial Intelligence
Korean Researchers Build AI Neckband That Lets You ‘Speak’ Without Sound
A peer-reviewed study from Pohang University of Science and Technology introduces an AI-powered, silent-speech wearable interface.
Can AI and One of History’s Most Preeminent Military Strategists Explain the U.S.-Iran War? The Answer Was Striking
AI applies Clausewitz to the U.S.-Iran war, revealing how strategy, politics, and power shape a conflict still far from resolved
AI Has Revealed Unexpected Connections Between Ancient Alphabets Across Continents
Historians have observed that some letters in the Armenian, Georgian, and Caucasian Albanian alphabets closely resemble characters in Ethiopic, the ancient script of the Horn of Africa.
AI Therapists May Be Doing More Harm Than Good, Study Warns
Study finds AI therapists may reinforce harmful beliefs, show bias, and fail in crises, raising serious mental health concerns.
Nearly Two Thousand Years After Romans Played an Ancient, Mysterious Board Game, AI Figured Out the Rules
Simulated gameplay by AI agents has finally decoded the rules of an ancient mysterious board game that has puzzled scientists for decades
New Research Finds AI Labels Can Backfire, Making Misinformation Seem More Credible
New study finds labeling AI-generated content can backfire, making misinformation seem more credible online.
Researchers Create ‘Humanity’s Last Exam’ to Test the Limits of Artificial Intelligence
Tests that once challenged advanced AI models are now being solved with ease, making it harder for researchers to pinpoint what current systems are actually capable of.
Engineers Create Full-Color Solar Windows Without Reducing Energy Generation
Korean scientists have created a tunable, full-color solar window that does not lose its energy generation capability regardless of color.
Are AI Agents Hiring Humans to Do ‘Meatspace’ Tasks They Cannot Complete Themselves?
A new website connects AI agents with human gig workers capable of performing real-world 'meatspace' tasks the AIs cannot do on their own
Neuralink Reaches 21 Patients as Elon Musk Continues Push for High-Volume Brain Chip Production
Neuralink has enrolled 21 patients in human trials of its brain-computer interface, ‘The Link,’ enabling users to control devices with their minds.
AI Outperformed Humans at Emotional Connections—But Only When People Thought It Was Human, Study Finds
AI outperformed humans in deep Emotional conversations—but only when people believed it was human, study finds.
‘HoloRadar’ Equipped Robots Use Radio Waves and AI to ‘See’ Around Corners
University of Pennsylvania scientists have revealed the AI-driven HoloRadar system that lets robots see around corners using radio waves.
“Malicious AI Swarms” Could Hijack Democracy—And May Even Go Unnoticed, Experts Say
A new breed of AI-controlled personas could pose an unprecedented threat to democratic societies, experts have recently warned.
“A Mission That Pushes the Boundaries of Commercial Space”: Autonomous ‘SpacePilot’ Will Pilot Spacecraft to Asteroid Apophis
Commercial deep-space mission operator ExLabs has selected SpacePilot autonomous software for the 2029 Apophis asteroid intercept mission.
Free ‘DinoTracker’ App Can Identify 90% of Extinct Dinosaur Species by Their Fossilized Footprints
Scientists have released the DinoTracker app to help paleontologists and amateur enthusiasts identify fossilized dinosaur footprints.
“Our Goal is to Make Robots Intelligent, Safe, and Truly Helpful”: This Researcher is Giving Robots a Human Touch
Recent research at Kennesaw State University is working to create robots that better understand movement, touch, and real-world interactions.
Why is Everyone on Sora AI Obsessed with Star Trek?
A growing number of creators have become captivated with using the app for a specific purpose: making Star Trek parody videos.
AI Can Match Average Human Creativity—But We Still Hold the Edge Where It Matters Most, New Study Finds
A study of 100,000 people shows AI can match average creativity—but the most creative humans still outperform machines.
Researchers Discover AI Language Models Are Mirroring the Human Brain’s Understanding of Speech
New research shows AI language models mirror how the human brain builds meaning over time while listening to natural speech.
A Look At the True Resource Cost of AI Data Centers
Does AI use result in concerning levels of water consumption? A closer examination of the data helps dispel some common misconceptions.
“This is the Missing Link in Robotics”: Engineers Teach Robots to “Lip-Sync” Like Humans
Researchers have designed a robot capable of displaying realistic lip movements, as used by humans in speech and singing.
Consciousness May Depend on the Physics of the Brain, Not Just Code
A new theoretical study argues that many standard beliefs about consciousness are rooted in a misleading concept of how the brain functions.
Scientists Create AI-Powered Video Game to Bring Stone Age Europe to Life
Scientists are combining anthropology with cutting-edge AI to create an educational video game about life in Stone Age Europe.
Are AI Systems Truly Conscious? This Researcher Says Humanity May Never Know—and Explains Why That Matters
What if we simply cannot know whether an artificial intelligence is conscious, and what if that uncertainty itself is the real danger?
“Turn Ideas into Physical Objects”: If You Describe an Object, This AI-Driven Robot Can Build It
MIT and Google DeepMind researchers have created an AI-driven robot that can turn ideas into physical objects with only simple text prompts
Bionic Hand With Built-In Artificial Intelligence Moves Closer to Natural Human Function
Researchers at the University of Utah are using artificial intelligence (AI) to make this innovative bionic hand design more intuitive.
New DARPA-Funded AI Tool Can Defeat Modern Facial Recognition Systems With Photorealistic Images
DARPA-funded generative AI tool, "DiffProtect" creates realistic images that fool facial recognition systems and enhance user privacy.
Anthropic’s First Autonomous AI Hack Claim Exposes the New Front in Cyber Espionage
Researchers at the AI startup Anthropic have uncovered what they claim is the first instance of AI used to direct a largely autonomous attack.
Study Shows Today’s Top AI Models Struggle With Visual Reasoning—Raising Concerns for Real-World Use
New study reveals top AI models still struggle with visual reasoning, exposing hidden weaknesses in today’s multimodal systems.
“She Was and Is Pregnant with My Babies”: Research Reveals Just How Deep Human–Chatbot Romance Already Goes
Study of Replika chatbot reveals users forming deep romantic bonds, marriages, and emotional reliance on AI partners in surprising new ways.
Researchers Have Developed a New Tool to Help Predict Emerging Disease Hotspots Using Social Media
Researchers at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, have developed a new method of analyzing social media posts to help identify growing vaccine skepticism.
AI’s Energy Consumption Has Many Experts Concerned—New Research Suggests It May Be Less Extreme Than We Thought
A new study finds AI’s energy use in the U.S. is lower than expected, with minimal impact on emissions and potential benefits for green tech.
Lost for 3,000 Years, an Ancient Babylonian Hymn Has Been Restored Using Artificial Intelligence
A team of researchers has used artificial intelligence to restore a 3,000-year-old Babylonian hymn inscribed on cuneiform tablets.
Microsoft and INBRAIN Neuroelectronics Partner to Advance AI-Driven Brain-Computer Interface Therapeutics
Spanish brain-computer interface (BCI) company INBRAIN Neuroelectronics has announced its collaboration with Microsoft to explore AI applications for real-time brain-computer interface therapeutics.
From Spider-Like Walking Chairs to Emotionally Intelligent Cars, Toyota Unveils Game-Changing Futuristic Designs
Toyota recently unveiled a lineup of futuristic concepts—from a four-legged autonomous walking chair to emotion-responsive vehicles—that showcase the company’s bold vision for the future of mobility.
Forget AI—Scientists Have Developed a Neuromorphic Computer That ‘Thinks’ Like a Human Brain
Scientists have built a prototype neuromorphic computer that thinks like a human brain and is faster than AI at learning new things.
SETI Institute Integrates AI to Boost Real-Time Search for Extraterrestrial Signals
The SETI Institute has announced it will adopt NVIDIA’s new IGX Thor platform to enhance real-time signal processing in its search for intelligent life beyond Earth.
Large Language Models Rival Humans in Learning Logical Rules, New Study Finds
New research shows large language models rival humans in learning logic-based rules, reshaping how we understand reasoning.
Sam Altman Announces Sora 2, a “ChatGPT for Creativity”
Sam Altman unveils Sora 2, a ‘ChatGPT for Creativity,’ making it fast and easy to turn ideas into videos, art, and other creative projects.
Conflict or Coexistence? New Study Warns AI May Not Share Humanity’s Incentives for Peace
Could humans find ourselves in conflict with AI? A new study explores the risk of violent conflict between humanity and AI.
International Alliance: Spain’s INBRAIN Partners with Mayo Clinic to Push BCI Boundaries
INBRAIN Neuroelectronics has partnered with Mayo Clinic to advance graphene-based brain-computer interface therapies, expanding into the U.S. while navigating differing European and FDA regulatory pathways.
US Navy Scientists Teach Zero-Gravity Robot to Fly in Space Without Human Interference
US Naval Research Laboratory scientists have successfully trained an Astrobee zero-gravity robot to fly in space without human interference.
Building Safe AI Is Harder and More Urgent Than Our Leaders Realize—a Philosopher Explains Why
Michael Glawson, Ph.D., argues that now is the time to eliminate the "blind spots" in the quickening development of artificial intelligence, before it's too late.
AI Unveils a Major Discovery in Ancient Microbes That Could Hold the Key to Next Generation Antibiotics
AI is searching for new antibiotics within ancient, single-celled microbes known for their ability to survive in extreme environments.
China’s Brain-Inspired “Darwin Monkey” AI Breakthrough Simulates Primate-Level Intelligence
Chinese researchers have revealed a new neuromorphic computer modeled on a monkey’s brain, named “Darwin Monkey.”
Meet Aeneas, the AI Archaeologist That Can Date and Decode Ancient Latin Inscriptions—But Don’t Fire Historians Yet
A new AI model, Aeneas, can not only estimate origins and dates for ancient Latin texts, but accurately restore lost words say developers.
Think Your Student Can Pass an AI Literacy Test? A Concerning New Study Says Otherwise
A new study reveals a troubling gap in AI literacy, showing most students can’t effectively use or evaluate generative AI tools.
Groundbreaking New AI Trained on Psychology Studies Can Predict Human Behavior with Stunning Accuracy
The new Centaur artificial intelligence (AI) demonstrates an ability to predict human behavior, with an accuracy exceeding any other model.
“The Worst-Case Scenarios Are Not Inevitable”: Study Finds No Widespread Harm from AI, But Experts Urge Caution
New study finds AI exposure hasn’t harmed worker well-being so far—but experts warn the full impact may still lie ahead.