Google DeepMind’s robotic arms are playing an endless game of table tennis to develop advanced AI for humanoid robots. Trained via reinforcement learning and human interaction, they now perform at a solidly amateur human level, marking a step toward adaptable, general-purpose robotic systems.
Engineers from the University of Granada and the University of Bologna have developed a method to reuse cigarette butts in road construction, enhancing the durability of recycled asphalt by up to 40% while reducing environmental pollution from billions of discarded filters annually.
Understanding cosmic distances is essential to modern astronomy. Physicist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein explores the methods scientists use to measure the vast universe and the challenges they face.
The horsetail plant's unusual water transport mechanism is providing scientists with new tools to reconstruct ancient Earth climates and understand ecosystem evolution over millions of years.
Inhaled insulin shows strong potential as a safe, effective, and needle-free alternative for children with type 1 diabetes, offering faster absorption and improved quality of life by reducing injection dependence.
A pioneering microglia replacement therapy has successfully treated patients with ALSP, a fatal genetic brain disorder, opening new doors for treating Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Once dismissed as obsolete, Soviet-era hovercraft are being revived by China and the US amid rising Pacific tensions. Advances in materials and propulsion are making these sea-skimming vessels viable for modern warfare and rapid deployment missions.
A new experimental nasal treatment using a pollen-blocking antibody has shown dramatic reduction in hay fever symptoms in mice, paving the way for a potential game-changer in allergy relief for millions.
As social media language evolves, Adam Aleksic’s 'Algospeak' offers a vital guide to understanding algorithm-driven slang, censorship workarounds, and modern online expression.