Autonomous computer systems and robots in recent years have demonstrated their ability to perform a…
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Nano-switches made out of graphene could make our electronics even smaller (TechnologyReview)
For the first time, physicists have built reliable, efficient graphene nanomachines that can be fabricated…
Alphabet beat expectations with fourth-quarter results (CNBC)
Alphabet reported fourth-quarter results Monday that beat expectations across the board. Still, the stock fell…
MERMAIDs reveal secrets from below the ocean floor (Phys)
Seismologists use waves generated by earthquakes to scan the interior of our planet, much like…
Apple rushes to fix FaceTime ‘eavesdropping’ bug (BBC)
Apple has acknowledged a flaw in its FaceTime software that allowed for brief eavesdropping –…
How staying in shape is vital for reproductive success (STRN)
Cells must keep their shape and proportions to successfully reproduce through cell division, finds new…
Facial recognition tool tackles illegal chimp trade (BBC)
Wildlife criminals had better watch out! The same software that recognises you in a friend’s…
Boeing’s flying car takes off (Bloomberg)
A Boeing Co. flying car designed to whisk passengers over congested city streets and dodge…
New Nissan Leaf goes farther, faster (CNN)
This time, Nissan is going head-to-head with General Motors and Tesla. Nissan unveiled a new,…
Can a dead man’s finger unlock his phone? Find out (LiveScience)
In March, two detectives went to a funeral home and asked to see a body.…