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New Study: Crows Count Aloud

Credit: Pixabay Crows, in a behavioral study, demonstrated the ability to generate a specific number of calls, indicating their capacity for advance planning. The sequential nature of their calls allows for prediction of the total count from the initial call. However, this discovery was made by a research team led by Professor Andreas Nieder from...

Autonomous Robot Invents Top Shock Absorber

Boston University's autonomous AI robot gingerly discards it's latest plastic pancakeBoston University Construct, weigh, compress, assess, discard, refine, repeat. Around the clock, tirelessly. Boston College's autonomous AI robot MAMA BEAR has achieved a breakthrough after three years and 25,000 trials, discovering the most impact-resistant structure in the world. MAMA BEAR, short for Mechanics of Additively Manufactured...

The Power of Focus: How One Shot Changed Everything

Credit:Canvas In a moment of intense competition at the Military World Championship, the difference between a nine and a ten was not just skill but focus. This story takes us through the journey of a determined individual who learned the art of focus and how it transformed their life. Finding Purpose At 23, feeling lost and...

Scientists Propose Theory on Brain Activity Waves

Professor Dr. Petra Ritter's team has, for the first time, elucidated the movement of brain activity waves through a computer simulation. Previous research suggests these waves play a crucial role in cognitive functions like memory. Professor Dr. Petra Ritter, Johanna Quandt Professor at BIH, leads the brain simulation research group and heads the Brain Simulation...

Google Debuts AI-Generated Search Results, Ushering in a New Era

Credit: Pixabay On Tuesday, Google announced plans to introduce AI-generated answers to online queries, marking one of the most significant updates to its leading search engine in 25 years. "I'm thrilled to share that we will start rolling out this completely revamped experience, 'AI overviews,' to everyone in the US this week," said Google CEO Sundar...

The Rise and Fall of Programming Languages

Credit:Canvas In the fast-paced world of technology, programming languages come and go. Let's delve into the top 10 dying programming languages of 2024, why they're fading away, and what this means for the future of coding. 1. Visual Basic 6 Visual Basic 6, developed by Microsoft in the 1990s, was once popular for building Windows desktop apps....

AI Could be Behind our Failure to Communicate with Aliens

Credit: Pixabay In recent years, the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has captivated many scientists. Some are now exploring the concept of artificial superintelligence (ASI), envisioning AI that not only exceeds human intelligence but also transcends human learning limitations. But what if reaching this milestone isn't just an extraordinary feat? What if it also marks...

Brazil Launches urgent Rescue Operation as Floods Kill Over 78

Aerial view of flooded streets in the Navegantes neighborhood of Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil on May 4, 2024. Southern Brazil authorities worked urgently on Sunday to rescue individuals from severe floods and mudslides, marking the area's worst-ever climate disaster. The calamity has resulted in a death toll of at least 78,...

Human Activities have a Big Impact on Deep Subsurface Fluid Flow

Credit: Pixabay The effects of human activities, including greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation, on Earth's surface have been extensively researched. Recently, hydrology experts from the University of Arizona delved into the influence of human actions on the deep subsurface of the Earth, an area located hundreds of meters to several kilometers below the surface. "We examined...

Check Out this Video of an Agile Humanoid Robot

The S1's dexterity could make it a great helper in the kitchenAstribot Although humanoid robots are becoming increasingly common, the latest model from Astribot stands out for its exceptional speed and precision. Prepare to be amazed! The AI-driven humanoid robot landscape is becoming increasingly crowded, akin to the bustling cereal aisle in your neighborhood supermarket. Last...