Robot learns to open doors by splitting the task into three easy steps
Splitting a robot’s AI brain into modules that handle simpler tasks means it can be trained more quickly, but that...
Charlotte Gibbons
Robotic nurse can dress a mannequin in a hospital gown
Flexible objects are difficult for robots to handle, but a new approach could allow artificial nurses to help patients dress...
An extreme form of encryption could solve big data’s privacy problem
Fully homomorphic encryption allows us to run analysis on data without ever seeing the contents. It could help us reap...
Can a phone app really be your therapist?
An inability to access face-to-face therapy has led to the rise of tech alternatives, but do they really improve mental...
Nuclear fusion breakthrough achieved with new projectile technique
Nuclear fusion has been achieved using a new projectile technique that accelerates fuel to 200 times the speed of sound....
Why is the UK government getting into NFTs and is it a good idea?
The UK has announced plans to create its own non-fungible tokens in a bid to demonstrate its enthusiasm for cryptocurrencies...
Solar panels that work at night produce enough power to charge a phone
Solar panels are cooler than the night air, creating a temperature difference that can be exploited to produce electricity Technology...
Sexism: When people say ‘people’ online they may mostly be thinking about men
An analysis of 630 billion words published online suggests that people tend to think of men when using gender-neutral terms,...
Holograms might speed up diagnosis of urinary tract infection
By sending light through urine it’s possible to generate a hologram that can reveal the presence of bacteria or other...
Slime robot controlled by magnets could be used inside the body
Slime that can be controlled by a magnetic field can navigate tight spaces and grasp objects, making it ideal for...
