Cars controlled by AI drive smoothly and more efficiently, and a computer model suggests the effect spreads to nearby drivers too Technology 24 May 2022…
Soft robots: Pasta-shaped device with no moving parts can navigate through mazes
A soft robot made from a twist of rubber can harvest heat energy and use it to roll across a variety of surfaces and even…
Is DeepMind’s Gato AI really a human-level intelligence breakthrough?
By Matthew Sparkes DeepMind’s Gato may or may not be a major breakthrough for AI DeepMind DeepMind has released what it calls a “generalist” AI…
Reclaimed wood: Offcuts can be chemically recycled to produce material stronger than steel
A treatment process can turn old pieces of wood into a new super-strong material called “healed wood” Technology 19 May 2022 By Alex Wilkins Wood…
Robot can fly, swim or hitch a ride by sticking to other objects
An amphibious drone that can attach itself to other objects with a suction cup could be used to track marine animals such as whales Technology…
Quantum communication system could detect earthquakes
Quantum-encrypted messages sent through cables over long distances are sensitive to tiny vibrations, suggesting a possible by-product of a future secure network Technology 17 May…
Bitcoin: Cryptocurrency mining is still on the rise despite huge price drops
The value of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has plummeted in recent weeks, but the computer power devoted to the industry continues to rise Technology 17…
AI suggests how to home brew beer with whatever ingredients you have
Brewers could create new recipes that produce beers with desired properties using AI, and it will even work if you are missing some ingredients Technology…
Wireless charging: Sweater can keep your gadgets topped up
A sweater containing tubes filled with a liquid metal alloy can charge up wearable electronic devices Technology 13 May 2022 By Alex Wilkins A sweater…
Launch of UK ‘moonshot’ ARIA research agency delayed until end of year
The UK government’s plans to launch an agency to fund high-risk, high-reward research have been thrown off course Technology 13 May 2022 By Adam Vaughan…