Wake up, human, the world has changed againOpenAI Sora Less than a year ago, AI-generated video was considered a joke; now, look at the advancements. OpenAI's latest model, Sora, transforms descriptive text into video, marking a significant leap forward that is nothing short of astonishing. Sora generates "realistic and creative scenes" from textual prompts. Users can...
Virtual Incision co-founder Shane Farritor tries his hand at controlling spaceMIRACraig Chandler, UNL Communication and Marketing A team of six doctors in Nebraska has accomplished a surgical robot operation on the International Space Station (ISS). While the procedure was conducted on rubber bands this time, this achievement holds significance for upcoming missions to Mars and...
Norwegian humanoid robot manufacturer 1X states that the video is devoid of teleoperation, computer-generated imagery, editing, speed alterations, or pre-planned movements. Instead, it is entirely guided by neural networks, operating autonomously at normal speed. This is the company that OpenAI supported with its chips last year by investing $25 million in a Series A funding...
A bowl of beef-rice, created by a team of Korean scientistsYonsei University In an innovative endeavor that may evoke varying reactions, Korean researchers have extracted muscle and fat stem cells from cows and introduced them into rice grains. This pioneering process yields a novel, high-protein food source that promises affordability, environmental sustainability, and applicability in...
The jumping worm (Amynthas agrestis) is one of at least 70 alien earthworm species in North AmericaJohn W. Reynolds A recent study from Stanford highlights the infiltration of numerous non-native earthworm species into North American soil over the past century. The study emphasizes the need for increased awareness of these invaders and their potential significant...
Credit: Unsplash. Love, often described as a many-splendored thing, proves challenging to define, a difficulty shared by both researchers and the general public. Cultural nuances play a role, and psychological theories on romantic love are diverse, as highlighted by Chen, Xia, and Dunne (2024) in their exploration of how individuals define love in everyday contexts. Love,...
The Dragon 4, a 4-meter (13-foot) variant of the kite, utilized in the Faroe Islands. Credit: Minesto A novel method of extracting renewable energy from the oceans has recently emerged, drawing attention to its innovative approach. This method, inspired by the movement of a kite, efficiently harnesses energy from tidal and ocean currents and is...
A reproduction of the "Welcome Stranger" gold nugget, which weighed in at 72 kilograms. Credit: Museums Victoria, CC BY 4.0 In the pursuit of quick wealth, individuals often explore unconventional avenues, from curious artifacts like necropants to contemporary ventures like Bitcoin. However, amidst the volatility of internet investments, gold stands as a stalwart symbol of...
Credit: Unsplash. Engineers have achieved a remarkable feat in battery technology, unveiling a revolutionary lithium battery equipped with superior electrodes poised to revolutionize charging speeds. The latest innovation boasts a charging time of under five minutes, marking a significant advancement over current battery offerings, particularly concerning electric vehicle applications. Unveiling the Innovation The breakthrough stemmed from the...
Lead author Adriana Dutkiewicz points to deposits left behind during the Sturtian glaciation in Australia's northern Flinders RangesProfessor Dietmar Müller/University of Sydney Geologists have provided fresh insights into Earth's natural temperature regulation system. They suggest that the movement of tectonic plates, which resulted in decreased volcanic activity, is the probable cause of the severe ice...
