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Brain implant.

Wireless device ‘speaks’ to brain using light to bypass sensory pathways

Scientists have developed a wireless device that uses light to beam information…
Novae explosions.

Stellar explosions captured in real time as images reveal cosmic fireworks

Unprecedented images of exploding stars have revealed that these cosmic blasts are…
Political chatbots.

AI chatbots flip votes by 10 points but sacrifice truth to win

Artificial intelligence chatbots can shift voter preferences by double-digit margins during elections,…
Hug.

Warm hugs prove our own existence by triggering hidden ‘skin-to-brain’ signals

The sensation of a warm hug does far more than provide comfort…
Robotic gripper made from langoustine tails.

Discarded langoustine shells turn food waste into functional robots

Roboticists have successfully transformed dinner leftovers into high-torque machines, using discarded langoustine…
Online influencers.

Influencers face regulation calls as biased medical advice harms the public

Unqualified social media stars are driving a public health crisis by pushing…
The dark web.

Dark web acts as magnet for suicidal and ‘digital self-harmers’, study finds

The dark web is serving as a digital refuge for individuals battling…
Digital death.

Digital ghosts blur line between life and death as AI distorts grief

Artificial intelligence is fundamentally reframing human mortality, with “virtual continuations” of the…
AI journalists.

Journalists hooked on AI tools they fear will destroy their industry

UK journalists have developed a dependency on the very technology they believe…
Golf.

Political rivals ruin your golf game and your office productivity, study finds

Professional golfers choke when paired with political opponents, losing thousands in prize…