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Could we ever build a transatlantic tunnel?
By Ashley Hamer published
Will we ever have an underwater tunnel between New York and London?

The more advanced AI models get, the better they are at deceiving us — they even know when they're being tested
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
More advanced AI systems show a better capacity to scheme and lie to us, and they know when they're being watched — so they change their behavior to hide their deceptions.

AI could soon think in ways we don't even understand — evading our efforts to keep it aligned — top AI scientists warn
By Alan Bradley published
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.

Watch this robot 'cannibal' grow bigger and stronger by consuming smaller robots
By Andrea Saravia Pérez published
Scientists explore the concept of "robot metabolism" with a weird machine that can integrate material from other robots so it can become more capable and overcome physical challenges.

Students build new 'hybrid drone' — watch it fly in the air and then seamlessly dive underwater
By Patrick Pester published
A 3D-printed hybrid drone can quickly transition between air and water thanks to variable pitch propellers. Watch a video of the drone in action.

China launches world's first robot that can run by itself 24/7 — watch it change its own batteries in unsettling new footage
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
The Walker S2 humanoid robot, which can change its own battery when it's running low on power, could potentially be left to run on its own forever.

New York to Los Angeles in 3 hours? Executive order could make it possible by 2027, reopening the door for commercial supersonic flight
By Lisa D. Sparks published
A new executive order repeals a 52-year-old ban on commercial supersonic flights, while new technology can make supersonic flight quieter than ever before.

Best drones for wildlife and landscapes in 2025 — Explore and capture the world from above
By James Abbott published
The best drones you can buy to meet your personal aerial needs, with drones to suit all requirements and budgets.
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