The Step Pyramid of Djoser may have been built using a hydraulic system, according to a new studyCharles J. Sharp/CC BY-SA 3.0 The ingenuity of ancient Egyptian engineers might have been even more advanced than previously thought. A new study proposes that an unexplained ancient structure could have been part of a water purification system,...
Credit: Pixabay Elon Musk's ambitious eye implants, which aim to surpass normal human vision, are unlikely to achieve this goal. Scientists using 'virtual patients' have highlighted the limitations of this technology, showing that even the best engineering cannot fully replicate human neurophysiology in restoring sight. Elon Musk's ambitious eye implants, which aim to surpass normal human...
The Skip MO/GO pant will make you feel 30 lbs lighter when getting up from a seated positionSkip/Arc'teryx According to Skip, a Google X Labs spinout, a new set of "powered pants" can enhance leg strength by up to 40% or make you feel 30 lb (14 kg) lighter. This "mountain goat" exoskeleton aims to...
The Nano Transparent Screen technology can reportedly be mass produced for a tenth of the price of transparent OLED screensKIMM Transparent OLED technology has advanced significantly since its early prototypes over a decade ago, yet the screens remain relatively expensive. Researchers in Korea have now developed a 100-inch NTS display that they can mass-produce at...
Credit: Freepik Childhood is a formative period that plays a crucial role in shaping an individual’s future. The habits and behaviors developed during these early years can have lasting impacts on one's physical health, emotional well-being, and overall life trajectory. Understanding how childhood habits affect adult life is essential for parents, educators, and society as...
The new "dark factory" in Beijing has fully automated all key manufacturing processes. A fully automated "smart factory" in Changping, Beijing, manufactures Xiaomi's upcoming foldable phones, the MIX Fold 4 and MIX Flip, at a rate of about one every three seconds, 24/7. This 80,000-square-meter (860,000-sq-ft) facility, Xiaomi's new Changping production facility, operates without human intervention...
China has released official guidelines for AI governance, calling for international cooperationCredit: Depositphotos At this year’s World AI Conference, China unveiled the Shanghai Declaration on Global AI Governance, outlining official guidelines that urge nations to collaborate in ensuring that the primary focus of global AI development is the benefit of humanity. In his 1942 short...
Credit: Depositphoto Do you often catch yourself daydreaming, feeling sluggish, or easily losing focus on tasks? You might have Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome (CDS). Psychologists first identified CDS in the 1960s and 1970s, noting that some individuals consistently exhibit these traits more than others. But why is it classified as a syndrome instead of a mere personality...
Credit: Freepik The study explores the complex interplay of handedness and visual biases in humans, drawing parallels with similar traits observed across the animal kingdom. While handedness is well-known as a defining characteristic, the study reveals lesser-known biases that impact social dynamics and cognitive functions. Human Biases and Brain Lateralization Humans exhibit a strong tendency towards right-handedness,...
Credit: Freepik Researchers from Boston University have developed a promising new AI algorithm that analyzes speech patterns to predict the progression from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to Alzheimer's disease. This approach could revolutionize early detection and intervention for Alzheimer's, offering hope in managing the disease more effectively. Detection of Alzheimer's Through Speech Patterns Nevertheless, despite not fully...
