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Humanoid robots fight in Chinese kick-boxing competition The two humanoid robots traded punches while fans watched on, in a world-first humanoid robot fighting event.
The people who think AI might become conscious With a leap in the evolution of large language models, some leading thinkers are questioning whether AI might become sentient
Indian IT giant investigates link to M&S cyber-attack M&S said earlier this week that the hackers got into systems via a third party - but did not say who that was.
Why are some rocks on the moon highly magnetic? MIT scientists may have an answer
Why are some rocks on the moon highly magnetic? MIT scientists may have an answer Where did the moon’s magnetism go? Scientists have puzzled over this question for decades, ever since orbiting spacecraft picked up signs of a high magnetic field in lunar surface rocks. The moon itself has no inherent magnetism today. Now, MIT scientists ...
AI system resorts to blackmail if told it will be removed In a fictional scenario, the model was willing to expose that the engineer seeking to replace it was having an affair.
Protestors accuse Trump of corruption as he hosts crypto gala dinner Trump hosted the biggest investors in his own cryptocurrency, but insisted he put the country ahead of his businesses interests.
Why so many military veterans move into cybersecurity The vigilance needed in the military can be an asset in the cybersecurity industry.
A magnetic pull toward materials
A magnetic pull toward materials Growing up in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, with engineer parents who worked in the state’s silver mining industry, MIT senior Maria Aguiar developed an early interest in materials. The star garnet, the state’s mineral, is still her favorite. It’s a sheer ...
New research, data advance understanding of early planetary formation
New research, data advance understanding of early planetary formation A team of international astronomers led by Richard Teague, the Kerr-McGee Career Development Professor in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences (EAPS) has gathered the most sensitive and detailed observations of 15 protoplanetary disks to date, giving the ...
A new approach could fractionate crude oil using much less energy
A new approach could fractionate crude oil using much less energy Separating crude oil into products such as gasoline, diesel, and heating oil is an energy-intensive process that accounts for about 6 percent of the world’s CO2 emissions. Most of that energy goes into the heat needed to separate the components ...
MIT physicists discover a new type of superconductor that’s also a magnet
MIT physicists discover a new type of superconductor that’s also a magnet Magnets and superconductors go together like oil and water — or so scientists have thought. But a new finding by MIT physicists is challenging this century-old assumption.In a paper appearing today in the journal Nature, the physicists report that they ...
'World's greatest designer' Jony Ive joins OpenAI to 'reimagine' computers The man who designed the iPad, iMac and iPhone will try to come up with a new generation of products for the AI era.
Study: Climate change may make it harder to reduce smog in some regions
Study: Climate change may make it harder to reduce smog in some regions Global warming will likely hinder our future ability to control ground-level ozone, a harmful air pollutant that is a primary component of smog, according to a new MIT study.The results could help scientists and policymakers develop more effective strategies for ...
M&S website back online, allowing users to browse After going down overnight, the website is open for browsing again, but online orders remain suspended after the recent cyber attack.
AI learns how vision and sound are connected, without human intervention
AI learns how vision and sound are connected, without human intervention Humans naturally learn by making connections between sight and sound. For instance, we can watch someone playing the cello and recognize that the cellist’s movements are generating the music we hear.A new approach developed by researchers from MIT and elsewhere ...
UK exposes Russian cyber campaign targeting support for Ukraine A joint investigation by the UK and allies found Russian hackers in the systems of logistics organisations.
National parking platform seeks to end 'hassle' of multiple parking apps The frustration of having to download multiple apps to pay for parking may go if a new platform is widely adopted.
Media Advisory | The UN’s Science, Technology and Innovation Forum marks 10 years of bridging... Media Advisory | The UN’s Science, Technology and Innovation Forum marks 10 years of bridging frontier knowledge and policy for sustainable development  Welcome to the United Nations

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