Credit: ROLAND MEYER/DALL-E 3 Ria Kalluri and her team requested Dall-E, an AI image generator, to create a simple image: a disabled person leading a meeting. Despite this straightforward request, Dall-E's response was disappointing. The AI-generated an image showing a visibly disabled individual as a passive observer rather than depicting them in a leadership role....
A self-assembling crane that promises to slash the cost of offshore wind installationsWindSpider These innovative modular wind turbines assemble themselves section by section, eliminating the need for large cranes and promising to cut offshore wind installation costs by up to half. New funding has launched the initial project. Today's wind turbines are colossal, ranking among humanity's...
Mineral powder talc has been widely used in cosmetics and as 'baby powder'Depositphotos The World Health Organization's cancer research agency issued a critical report on talc, stating it is likely carcinogenic to humans, primarily due to potential asbestos contamination in powders. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified natural talc as "probably carcinogenic...
A new study reveals who's funnier, humans or AI?DALL-E Who’s funnier, AI or humans? A recent study shows that we often find ChatGPT’s comedy as funny or funnier than human-written jokes, even those by professional writers. This implies that AI could significantly impact the entertainment industry. Creating comedy is challenging because humor is subjective; what one...
Pygmy blue whale nursing her calf off the coast of Timor-Leste. (Image expanded to fit aspect ratio using generative tools) The first video of a blue whale nursing her calf has been released, alongside other remarkable footage of the species' intimate behaviors, captured in 2022 by a fortunate snorkeler. This marks the first occasion for...
Artist Gabriel Lio's depiction of Gaiasia jennyae, a massive amphibious predator from the Permian era. Long before dinosaurs dominated the Earth, another formidable predator thrived in its environment. Gaiasia, resembling a large salamander, roamed the Permian swamps. Unlike the cute axolotl, Gaiasia jennyae was a massive amphibian measuring approximately 2.5 m (8.2 ft) in length,...
Human brain organoids wired into computer chips can now learn to drive robots thanks to a new biocomputing interface. Note: the images above are purely for demonstration, but the technology is legitTianjin University Living brain cells integrated into organoid-on-a-chip biocomputers are now capable of learning to control robots through MetaBOC, an open-source intelligent interaction system....
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,...
Saturn has a minimum of 146 moons, making it the planet with the most moons in the solar system. Credit: dottedhippo via Getty Images When observing the night sky, the moon is typically the brightest and largest object visible without a telescope, making it the only natural satellite most people can see with the naked...
Laying pressed parts in a precision jigFigure About six months ago, Figure revealed that its shiny silver humanoid robot had secured its first role at a BMW manufacturing plant. It has been gearing up for this moment, and a new video highlights its progress as a versatile worker Currently, numerous AI-driven humanoids are in development, featuring...
