Forget Smart Watches. Here Come Smart Earrings
University of Washington researchers have developed a prototype pair of smart earrings that can monitor a wide range of bodily functions.
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This “Magical” Sensor is Powered Exclusively by Sound and can be Activated with a Single Word
Swiss inventors have created a seemingly magical, patented sensor powered exclusively by sound that could have numerous medical and industrial applications.
Southwest Research Institute’s Supercritical CO2 Power Generation Demo Plant Announces Successful Test-Firing
The Southwest Research Institute has announced the first-ever successful test firing of their potentially revolutionary supercritical CO2 power demo pilot plant.
AI Image Generator Midjourney Is Accidentally Creating NSFW Content, Violating Its Own Guidelines
The Debrief ran a test, and stumbled onto a nude beach...
The Debrief ran a test, and stumbled onto a nude beach...
AI-image platform Midjourney is accidently generating nude images, making some critics wonder what is going on behind the virtual scenes.
“Chimera” Metamaterial Achieves Previously Impossible Multi-Terrain Invisibility
A metamaterial that incorporates the camouflaging capabilities of three different animals successfully achieves the first-ever multi-terrain invisibility.
Department of Energy-Funded Ultrafast Lithium Battery Charges in Just Five Minutes
A team of Cornell University researchers funded by the Department of Energy say they have invented a new lithium battery that can be fully charged in just five minutes.
UK Ministry of Defense Says High-Powered DragonFire Combat Laser Successfully Downed Aerial Target
The UK Ministry of Defense has announced the first successful downing of an aerial threat using its DragonFire combat laser system.
Miracle Filtration System Marks Quantum-Leap in Global Access to Clean Drinking Water Using This Revolutionary Biomaterial
A new 'miracle' portable water filtration system could make clean drinking water available to people around the world.
Sci-Fi Nightmare? These Insect-inspired Micro-Robots are the Smallest, Lightest, and Fastest Ever Built
Like something right out of a science fiction nightmare, Washington State University engineers have created a pair of insect-inspired micro-robots that are the smallest, lightest, and fastest ever built.
Researchers Examine Whether Violent Video Games Numb People to Real-World Violence
A team of international researchers took a closer look at violent video games to see if the adversely affect empathy by numbing players to real-world violence.
Engineers Develop ‘Breakthrough’ Method for Creating Infinitesimally Small Objects Using the Power of Light
Engineers have harnessed the power of light to print metallic nanostructures faster and cheaper than ever before.
Japanese Startup Testing Ground-Based Fusion Laser in Pioneering Effort to Combat Space Debris and Orbital Threats
A Japanese start-up is planning to test a ground-based fusion laser to combat the growing threat of space debris.
Northwestern Researchers Invent an Incredible Power-Generating Fuel Cell That Runs on Dirt
Engineers have created an innovative fuel cell that runs on dirt by capitalizing on the novel power-generating capabilities of microbes.
Organized Crime is Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Cryptocurrencies, Concerning New UN Report Says
New UN report says organized crime has turned to AI and cryptocurrencies to stay ahead of the curve, and the law.
Misinformation and Disinformation the Biggest Short-Term Threat to Global Stability, Warns Latest Davos Report
WEF's 2024 Global Threats Report identifies misinformation and disinformation as the top global risk, highlighting urgent need for action.
Next Generation Blue Light LED Could Promote Sleepiness or Wakefulness on Demand
New blue light operating at a different wavelength could help promote wakefulness and sleepiness at the touch of a button.
Data Solutions Provider TELUS International is Paying $50 for Images of Kids to Train Google’s AI
Google and TELUS International have collaborated to collect biometric data from children for age verification purposes to train their facial recognition software.
DARPA Research Leads to Groundbreaking Discovery in Quantum Computing, Developing the World’s First Logical Qubit Circuit
Harvard and DARPA create the first circuit with logical qubits, revolutionizing quantum computing possibilities.
‘Laser Scarecrows’ Are a 21st-Century Solution to an Ancient Problem
Scientist from the University of Florida have created laser scarecrows, offering a 21st-century solution to an ancient problem.
Connectivity Revolution: How 5G is Reshaping the Future of Manufacturing
The true potential of 5G can only be realized when it is integrated with Industry 4.0 technologies like the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, edge computing, and similar innovations.
The Top 5 Science and Tech Topics That Make 2023 a Year to Remember
A quick top 5 list of some of our favorite stories, scientific movements, and technological developments from 2023.
Unlocking the Potential: Embedded Vehicle Data for Enhanced Fleet Management by OEMs and TSPs
Embedded vehicle data is not merely a technological upgrade; it could well be the future of fleet management.
Forget About OLEDs. The Department of Energy Is Funding the Development of PHOLEDs
Department of Energy-funded research shows phosphorescent organic light-emitting diodes or PHOLEDs can last long enough for commercial use.
Scientists Build Organic Solar Cells Using Wood for Greener Solar Panels
Researchers have utilized lignin, an organic material derived from wood, to improve the stability and environmental friendliness of organic solar cells.
Generative AI Chatbots Can Already Match Our Capabilities in This Key Area of Human Intelligence, Studies Reveal
New studies show Generative Artificial Intelligence, like ChatGPT-4, achieving human-level creativity, challenging traditional views
Scientists Build a $70 Self-Powered Portable Light That Sanitizes Food
Scientists have developed the Tribo-sanitizer, a device that uses light to enhance food sanitization, and it only costs about $70.
Breakthrough in Quantum Storage of Entangled Photons May Usher Age of Solid State-based Quantum Networks
Scientists report a breakthrough in the quantum storage of entangled photons at telecom wavelengths within a crystal, new research shows.
Cornell Researchers Say New Wind and Solar Power Projects Could Profit from Bitcoin Mining
Researchers say Bitcoin mining, which is often targeted by environmental activists, could actually help new wind and solar power projects.
Move Over Bluetooth: Researchers Are Developing an Energy-Efficient New Method of Wireless Data Transmission
Researchers are developing a novel energy-efficient method for wireless data transmission. Will this be the Bluetooth killer?
AI-Powered Robot Chemist Unlocks Oxygen from Martian Water, Potentially Pioneering a New Era of Sustainable Space Exploration
Discover how an AI-powered robot chemist could transform Mars missions by synthesizing oxygen from Martian water.
Revolutionary New Electric eJet Motor Could Signal a Breakthrough in Electric Propulsion for Aviation
A new electric eJet motor was recently tested for airplanes, and it packs the same punch as its traditional fossil fuel-burning cousin.
“Telepathic” Communication From Thoughts Alone May Finally Be Possible With This Breakthrough Technology
A team of neuroscientists and neurosurgeons say that communication from thoughts alone may finally be possible thanks to advanced brain sensors and machine learning algorithms.
This Breakthrough AI Smart Gun is Designed to Save Lives, Rather Than Take Them
Weapons manufacturer FN Herstal says it has developed a new AI smart gun designed to save lives rather than claim them.
Solar Panels Beware: Solar Glass is Here.
In an era where renewable energy is quickly becoming a necessity, innovations such as solar glass are emerging to harness nature's resources efficiently.
Lithium-Ion Batteries Could Soon be Replaced By New Green “Aqueous Rechargeable Batteries”
Aqueous rechargeable batteries are a greener alternative to lithium batteries. A new breakthrough may help make them more readily available.
What is an ‘Exascale’ Supercomputer, and why is Europe Trying to Build One?
A European consortium has committed over 500 million euros to build the continent's first 'exascale' supercomputer which will be as powerful as 10 million notebook PCs.
‘Game Changing’ Microscopic Sensor 500k Times Smaller Than a Human Hair is the Size of a Single Molecule
Researchers have developed a microscopic sensor the size of a single molecule, which is 500,000 times smaller than a human hair.
Mining the Deep: Deep-Sea Metals Extraction Is Driving Innovative Tech, But Poses Potential Problems Too
Responsible deep-sea mining is possible with comprehensive safeguards and regulations in place. If done effectively, green tech may be able to flourish in the years ahead.
Industry 4.0 Metaverse Unlocked: How VR, AR, AI and 3D Technology Are Powering The Next Industrial Revolution
Immersive mixed reality can take us to digital places unlike anything in the real world, and it could power the next industrial revolution.
This Game-Changing Lightweight Exosuit Will Let You Outrun the Fastest Human
Researchers have developed a lightweight exosuit that enhances a human's natural ability to sprint, making people run faster.
Raytheon Bringing Deadly Wolfhound-Mounted Portable Combat Laser Weapons to the UK in October
Raytheon UK is bringing an arsenal of new versatile combat laser weapons to the United Kingdom, with plans integrate them as soon as October.
WiFi Signals May Soon Be Used to Watch You
New research shows WiFi signals that can read through walls, presenting profound implications for the future of communication and security.
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Developing Incredible Morphing Hypersonic Engine
The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Is Funding the development of a morphing hypersonic engine that can change shape during flight.
SMART ePANTS Unveiled: How Game-Changing Smart Textiles Will Reshape the Future of Espionage and Everyday Wear
IARPA's SMART ePANTS wants revolutionize wearable technology and take advanced smart textiles to new heights.
DARPA Wants to Use Lasers to Send Energy Directly to War Zones. This Is the Wireless Power Beaming Technology That Will Make It Happen.
PowerLight's game-changing wireless power beaming technology is driving DARPA’s POWER program. Here's how it could also change the future of energy transmission.
AI Artists Advocate for Inclusion in Open Letter to Congress
In a move that underscores the evolving landscape of the art world, a group of professional AI artists have penned an open letter to the US Congress.
New Quantum Random Number Generator Uses This Novel Material to Enable Stronger Cybersecurity
The development of a new kind of random number generator for use with encryption technologies could help ensure safer exchange of information.
This Next-Generation Humanoid Robot Could Soon Be Your New Coworker
Apollo, a new humanoid robot designed to work alongside humans, is poised to reshape the industrial workforce.
New Video Shows High-Speed AI-Controlled Drone Beating Top Human Pilot Racers for the First Time
An AI-controlled drone just beat the best human pilots in a first-person view drone race, a feat that previously seemed impossible.
Inside CounterCloud: A Fully Autonomous AI Disinformation System
The AI-powered disinformation experiment you've never heard of...
The AI-powered disinformation experiment you've never heard of...
CounterCloud, a totally autonomous AI disinformation system, gives a glimpse into how AI and disinformation will work together in the future.