Category: Technology

Wikipedia, CC BY-SA Many atheists consider themselves to be highly rational people who rate evidence and analytical thinking above religion, superstition and intuition. They might even argue that atheism is the most rational worldview. But that doesn’t make them immune to having intuitive beliefs themselves. Science suggests the link between rationality and atheism is far […]

For more than a decade, the French robotics company Aldebaran has built some of the most popular robots used in academic research. Go to most university robotics departments and you’ll find either Pepper, the iconic three-wheeled humanoid robot, or its smaller two-legged sibling, Nao. These fast became the robots of choice for many academics for […]

The international research collaboration was led by the University of Rostock and the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR). They used complementary technologies from the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) and the European X-ray Free Electron Laser (XFEL) to create and measure liquid carbon. Liquid carbon is a substance that can be found in the interior of […]

Any parent will tell you how useful it can be to have family living nearby, giving a helping hand when raising your children. In humans, relatives and even non-relatives act as childminders. Such behaviour is widespread in other animals too, particularly birds. In our recent study we explored why long-tailed tits, one of the UK’s […]

Redmond, WA – May 19, 2025 — Microsoft has officially integrated xAI’s Grok 3 and Grok 3 Mini language models into its Azure AI Foundry platform, offering developers and enterprise users seamless access to xAI’s cutting-edge AI technology within Azure’s robust and secure cloud ecosystem. The addition of Grok 3 represents a major enhancement to […]

TSViPhoto/Shutterstock As many people sit at the wheel of their car, they are certain they know what colour is. It’s the red traffic light in front of them, the garish yellow hatchback in the next lane, or the green verge banking to their right. Colour, as many people understand it, is the property of a […]

China is rapidly advancing its 5G-Advanced (5G-A) infrastructure, aiming to enhance connectivity across urban, suburban, and rural areas. Telecom giants China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom are spearheading this initiative, with plans to deploy 5G-A networks in over 300 cities by the end of 2025. (Telecom Review) The deployment includes high-speed connectivity in subways, […]

Bradford G. Smith, a 51-year-old Arizona resident, has become the first non-verbal ALS patient to receive a Neuralink brain implant, marking a significant milestone in neurotechnology. This implant, connected to his motor cortex, enables him to control a computer cursor and interact with AI to generate speech in his own voice, allowing him to communicate […]

Taiwan has officially approved a transformative strategic initiative to strengthen its smart robotics industry, setting a target value of $1.6 billion. The plan, which is supported by a significant $650 million in public funding, is designed to address pressing labor shortages across various sectors, with a particular focus on leveraging robotics in healthcare. As part […]

Cybernet, Pakistan’s leading fiber broadband provider, has partnered with Nokia to deploy the country’s first long-haul optical network capable of delivering 1.2 terabits per second (Tbps) per wavelength. This next-generation infrastructure will form the backbone of Cybernet’s national network, connecting over 25 cities and providing more than 50 Tbps of long-haul capacity in its initial […]