Artist's impression of a planetary alignment event, not to scale. (buradaki/Getty Images)A Rare Alignment of 7 Planets Will Light Up the Night Sky This WeekA rare astronomical event is about to occur, offering a spectacular view in Earth’s night sky.On February 28, 2025, all seven planets in our Solar System—Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter,...
An illustration of the molecular structure of Plastic Ice VII. (Institut Laue-Langevin Communications Office)For the first time, scientists have observed plastic Ice VII, a form of water previously predicted by theoretical models. While it might sound like the title of a B-movie, this is actually an exotic phase of water that experts believe could form...
Credit: PixabayThe early history of the Moon remains a topic of scientific investigation. Despite extensive knowledge about Earth's natural satellite, some pieces of its history are still being unraveled.Recent studies of rock samples collected during the Apollo missions have provided new insights, revealing that the Moon solidified approximately 4.43 billion years ago—around the same...
Credit: PixabayIt’s been just under two years since OpenAI introduced ChatGPT to the public, allowing anyone online to collaborate with an AI on tasks ranging from poetry and schoolwork to drafting letters for their landlord.Today, ChatGPT is just one of several advanced large language models (LLMs) capable of responding to basic queries in a...
The robot is ideal for use in environments such as ponds, where it won't hurt animals or get tangled in debrisEPFLRobots collecting data in delicate aquatic environments should avoid whirring propellers that could injure wildlife or tangle in weeds. A new bot solves this problem by mimicking the swimming motion of flatworms.While marine flatworms...
Don't be sad, Neo Gamma, I'm sure all your hard work is appreciated1X1X has just released a video showcasing its latest home robot, the Neo Gamma. Designed to clean, serve, and function as a voice companion, this humanoid robot has never looked more endearing—or more in need of a little companionship.The video begins with...
A machine learning algorithm was used to optimize nano-architected materials for the first time, resulting in a surprisingly strong yet light materialDALL-EBy leveraging machine learning, a Canadian research team has developed ultrahigh-strength carbon nanolattices that rival the strength of carbon steel while remaining as lightweight as Styrofoam.Last month, the team emphasized that AI had,...
"Here ya go, bud. I got you." Running a single Helix instance across two robots allows levels of bot-to-bot collaboration never before seenFigure.aiJust weeks after Figure.ai ended its collaboration with OpenAI, the Silicon Valley startup introduced Helix—a commercial-ready, AI-powered "hive-mind" humanoid robot capable of performing nearly any task on command.A New AI Brain for...
Credit: PixabayMushrooms may be more powerful than they appear. Past research has linked them to reduced depression risk, enhanced brain cell growth, and even cancer protection. Now, a new study suggests they might also help defend against influenza.A research team from McGill University in Canada discovered that beta-glucan fibers, found in all mushrooms, might...
Credit: PixabayWhen Isaac Newton penned his famous laws of motion in 1687, he likely never imagined they would still spark debate over 300 years later. Writing in Latin, he outlined three fundamental principles governing motion in the universe. Over the centuries, scholars have translated, analyzed, and debated them extensively.However, philosopher of language and mathematics...
