Robotics

Female Physicists Aren't Represented in the Media--And This Lack of Representation Hurts the Field

Female Physicists Aren't Represented in the Media--And ...

SIN Jul 18, 2023 0 28

The Manhattan Project wouldn’t have been possible without the work of many accom...

Phoenix Roasts in Record-Breaking 110-Plus-Degree Heat, with No End in Sight

Phoenix Roasts in Record-Breaking 110-Plus-Degree Heat,...

SIN Jul 18, 2023 0 4

The Phoenix area has withered for a month under triple-digit temperatures that e...

Dolphins and Whales Will Never Evolve Back into Land Animals

Dolphins and Whales Will Never Evolve Back into Land An...

SIN Jul 17, 2023 0 4

Scientists have discovered that once mammals, such as dolphins or orcas, have be...

Should We Care About AI's Emergent Abilities?

Should We Care About AI's Emergent Abilities?

SIN Jul 17, 2023 0 28

Here's how large language models — or LLMs — actually work.

Chatbot Honeypot: How AI Companions Could Weaken National Security

Chatbot Honeypot: How AI Companions Could Weaken Nation...

SIN Jul 17, 2023 0 26

AI chatbots blur the line between intimacy and secrecy, posing risks for users w...

Robotic Bees Could Support Vertical Farms Today and Astronauts Tomorrow

Robotic Bees Could Support Vertical Farms Today and Ast...

SIN Jul 17, 2023 0 1

The buzzy industry of robotic pollinators is setting its sights on indoor farms ...

Death Valley Could Set a World Record Hot Temperature

Death Valley Could Set a World Record Hot Temperature

SIN Jul 15, 2023 0 25

The temperature in Death Valley could rise above 130 degrees Fahrenheit this wee...

Climate Change Threatens U.S. Nuclear Strike Capability

Climate Change Threatens U.S. Nuclear Strike Capability

SIN Jul 15, 2023 0 3

A new report says flooding and heat waves exacerbated by climate change could co...

What's Happening in the Ocean, and Why It Matters to You and Me

What's Happening in the Ocean, and Why It Matters to Yo...

SIN Jul 14, 2023 0 17

With an unprecedented marine heat waves sweeping the globe, we need better solut...

How Culture Affects the 'Marshmallow Test'

How Culture Affects the 'Marshmallow Test'

SIN Jul 14, 2023 0 2

A classic test of self-control can carry complex cultural biases

A Meatless Diet Is Better for You--And the Planet

A Meatless Diet Is Better for You--And the Planet

SIN Jul 14, 2023 0 3

Vegetarian and especially vegan diets can promote better health, help mitigate c...

Can Virtual Reality Mimic Nature's Power to Make Us Healthier?

Can Virtual Reality Mimic Nature's Power to Make Us Hea...

SIN Jul 14, 2023 0 3

Just seeing nature in VR brings some health benefits—and helps scientists learn ...

Meet the Stars of the 'Summer Triangle'

Meet the Stars of the 'Summer Triangle'

SIN Jul 14, 2023 0 28

Get to know the stellar trio behind one of the most iconic sights in summer’s ni...

Aspartame Declared 'Possible' Carcinogen. Here's What That Really Means

Aspartame Declared 'Possible' Carcinogen. Here's What T...

SIN Jul 14, 2023 0 4

United Nations groups say the artificial sweetener poses a possible risk of live...

Climate Change Is Stressing Thousands of Aging Dams across the U.S.

Climate Change Is Stressing Thousands of Aging Dams acr...

SIN Jul 14, 2023 0 4

As climate change increases the frequency and intensity of flooding, aging dams ...

Hackers Could Use Electric Vehicle Chargers to Attack the Power Grid

Hackers Could Use Electric Vehicle Chargers to Attack t...

SIN Jul 14, 2023 0 26

Hackers have already infiltrated electric vehicle chargers, usually for innocuou...

We Value Your Privacy

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.

We use cookies to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage & personalize content to provide social media features and to improve our marketing efforts. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device for the described purposes. View Our Privacy Policy