Latest articles by Alan Bradley
AI compressed billions of years of evolution into seconds to create 'Lego-like robots' that can recover even when they lose limbs
Modular robots are easily expandable, know when they're upside down or stuck, and can march forward across all kinds of terrain.
Scientists use 'negative light' to send secret messages hidden inside heat
Using a phenomenon called "negative light," scientists invisibly transferred data disguised as background thermal radiation.
Meet Sky Dragon, the giant 10-person 'flying taxi' that just passed its first flight test in China
China's massive Sky Dragon and Matrix aircraft are suitable for up to 10 passengers, or more than one ton of cargo.
Scientists taught robots to swim through mazes using Einstein's relativity
The tiny bots follow patterns of light and "artificial space-time," navigating like craft following the curved space around a black hole.
Chinese EV maker claims it's engineered the world’s first semi-solid-state EV battery with huge 620-mile range
The experimental manufacturing process could one day deliver a vehicle with a 1,000-plus mile range, researchers say.
Meet the world's smallest AI supercomputer — it packs 'doctorate-level intelligence', its makers say, and can fit into your pocket
The portable computing powerhouse is capable of running 120-billion-parameter LLMs, roughly three times larger than GPT-3, without needing to access the internet or the cloud.
How well can AI and humans work together? Scientists are turning to Dungeons & Dragons to find out
D&D is being used as a benchmark to see how well models can make long-term plans, adhere to rules and strategize with a team.
Watch awkward Chinese humanoid robot lay it all down on the dance floor
The model demonstrated remarkable precision, stability and speed across a highly complex dance routine.
Drones could achieve 'infinite flight' after engineers create laser-based wireless power system that charges them from the ground
A new system will enable operators to use laser beams to top off batteries while drones are in midflight.
Graphene supercapacitor breakthrough could boost energy storage in future EVs and other household devices
A new material called multiscale reduced graphene oxide could mean faster charging and power delivery than traditional batteries allow.
New EV motor invention could cut 1,000 pounds from future vehicles, making them much lighter while boosting their range
A new in-wheel motor for electric vehicles can deliver a record-breaking 1,000 horsepower to each wheel.
Bizarre robotic chair concept looks like a crab and can carry you around the house — it can even help you into your car
The compact robot enables people with limited mobility to navigate complicated environments where wheeled devices can't go.
Being mean to ChatGPT increases its accuracy — but you may end up regretting it, scientists warn
Being curt or outright mean may make a newer AI model more accurate, a new study shows, defying previous findings on politeness to AI.
Robots receive major intelligence boost thanks to Google DeepMind's 'thinking AI' — a pair of models that help machines understand the world
Two new AI models allow robots to perform complex, multistep tasks in a way that they couldn't previously.
Best laptops for students 2025
Buying Guide Ideal for work and entertainment, these are the best laptops for students in 2025.
'Midnight' eVTOL smashes its own record in latest test flight — bringing us closer to operational flying taxis
Archer Aviation's Midnight eVTOL can now cruise at altitudes of 7,000 feet at speeds of 120 miles per hour.
Scientists unveil world's first quantum computer built with regular silicon chips
A London-based startup has created the world's first full-stack quantum computer using a standard silicon CMOS chip fabrication process
Japanese power breakthrough could be 'step toward a fully wireless society'
Japanese researchers employed machine learning to develop a wireless power transfer system that remains stable under any load.
OpenAI's ChatGPT agent can control your PC to do tasks on your behalf — but how does it work and what's the point?
With new tools and greater autonomy, OpenAI's flagship AI chatbot is more capable, and potentially more dangerous, than ever.
Meta AI takes first step to superintelligence — and Zuckerberg will no longer release the most powerful systems to the public
The Meta CEO believes that AI with the capacity to improve itself is the first step towards a technology that will transform humanity.
AI could soon think in ways we don't even understand — evading our efforts to keep it aligned — top AI scientists warn
Researchers at Google and OpenAI, among other companies, have warned that we may not be able to monitor AI's decision-making process for much longer.
New liquid metal-infused circuit board can withstand heavy damage and heal by themselves
New recyclable electronics could be critical to curbing e-waste, scientists argue, especially because these circuit boards can be repaired or reconfigured by simply applying heat.
Intrepid baby-faced robot is the world's humanoid first to fly
New footage shows an expressionless iRonCub MK3 robot taking off using four thrusters — two where its arms should be and two in a jetpack on its back.
