Mini nuclear power stations may produce more waste than large ones
Small modular nuclear reactors may produce higher volumes and greater complexity of radioactive waste because they are naturally less efficient,...
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Self-replicating artificial cells a step closer thanks to synthetic membrane
A synthetic membrane that contains key proteins used in cell division could one day help artificial cells replicate themselves Technology...
AI beats a thousand of the world’s best human crossword solvers
A crossword-solving AI has beaten more than a thousand of the best human solvers at the prestigious American Crossword Puzzle...
Robot that climbs through gut without losing grip could deliver drugs
A robot that uses its spiked feet to cling to the mucus-covered lining of the gut could one day climb...
3D-printed tourniquets could save lives in conflict zones
Blockades and supply issues limit access to life-saving medical devices in war zones. Companies are creating open-source 3D-printed products to...
Imagen: Will AI text-to-image generators put illustrators out of a job?
Imagen, from Google, is the latest example of an AI seemingly able to produce high-quality images from a text prompt...
A quantum computer could catch its own errors on any calculation
A set of 16 qubits has been arranged so that they may be able to run any calculation error-free –...
Robot that can do laundry by itself will help test washing machines
A completely automated system for using a washing machine, from loading to unloading, is already being used for appliance tests...
How Long Does Unicorn Hair Dye Last?
Wondering how long your unicorn hair dye will last????? Floating out of the golden gates of the magical realm and...
Driverless cars could force other road users to drive more efficiently
Cars controlled by AI drive smoothly and more efficiently, and a computer model suggests the effect spreads to nearby drivers...
