Geoffrey Hinton, soft-spoken godfather of AI
For a brief moment in spring last year, the bird-like features of bespectacled British-born researcher Geoffrey Hinton were poking out from TV screens across the world......»»
Apple Intelligence release date — here’s when all the AI features are coming
Apple Intelligence release date — here’s when all the AI features are coming.....»»
The Audi RS7—they won’t make them like this much longer
We take one last drive in an old favorite, plus there's some RS6 wagon action. Enlarge / I've had a soft spot for Audi's RS7 for at least a decade now. Will Audi replace it, or is this the last in its line? (credit: Jonathan Gitl.....»»
Scientists develop method to control timing of synthetic DNA droplet division
Many cellular functions in the human body are controlled by biological droplets called liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) droplets. These droplets, made of soft biological materials, exist inside living cells but are not enclosed by membranes like.....»»
Broadcom responds to AT&T’s VMware support lawsuit: AT&T has “other options”
Broadcom defends against renewal, citing "End of Availability" provision. Enlarge (credit: Getty) Broadcom is accusing AT&T of trying to "rewind the clock and force" Broadcom "to sell support services for perpetual soft.....»»
Young professionals are struggling to socially adapt in the workplace; how educators can help
Despite ongoing worries about how artificial intelligence will affect jobs, research shows that employers increasingly value something that only human workers can provide—soft skills. These include knowing how to communicate with co-workers, put ot.....»»
How Your Brain Tells Speech and Music Apart
Simple cues help people to distinguish song from the spoken word.....»»
Denver"s experiment in providing a soft landing for newly arrived migrants is expensive but necessary, says researcher
The burden of supporting asylum-seekers with food and housing often falls to cities, creating severe budget crunches. But Denver is piloting a new approach designed to integrate immigrants into the workforce faster......»»
Starliner astronauts speak of ‘tough times’ watching their spacecraft depart without them
Two NASA astronauts have spoken publicly for the first time since the Boeing Starliner departed from the International Space Station without them......»»
Google’s Gemini Live is now available for free on Android
Google's Gemini Live lets you converse with Google's chatbot in real time using spoken natural language prompts rather than text......»»
3D bioprinting materials offer possibility for better bone and soft tissue repair
3D bioprinting is an advanced tissue engineering technique that builds complex tissues using bioactive substances like living cells and scaffolds. It provides personalized tissue repair solutions, reducing immune rejection by using patient-specific c.....»»
Advances in optical micronanofiber-enabled tactile sensors and soft actuators
A perfect combination of fiber optics and micro/nanotechnology, optical micro/nanofiber (MNF) is a new type of micro/nano-waveguide structure developed in recent years......»»
New moves for self defense—how plants can inspire future soft robotic design
For plants, cleaning the air, providing food and medicines, and preserving our ecosystem is just another day's work. In the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, however, plants are being studied in new ways to inspire f.....»»
Engineers design lookalike drug nanocarrier to evade lung"s lines of defense
A drug-carrying molecule designed to cure disease by slipping past the lung's natural defenses offers new hope for people with chronic or deadly respiratory diseases, say its creators, researchers in assistant professor Liheng Cai's Soft Biomatter La.....»»
Are Taylor Swift concerts still safe after terrorist threat? Experts explain why stadiums can be "soft targets"
Authorities in Austria say they've subverted a planned terrorist attack targeting several of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concerts in Vienna, shows that would have drawn as many as 200,000 concertgoers to three stadiums......»»
Ability to track nanoscale flow in soft matter could prove pivotal discovery
For roughly 70 years, Play-Doh has been entertaining children with its moldable, squishy form. This familiar substance belongs to a broader category known as soft matter, which includes some foods (such as mayonnaise), 3D printer gels, battery electr.....»»
Middle-aged radicalization: Why are so many of Britain"s rioters in their 40s and 50s?
Look closely at the pictures of the violent unrest that has spread across England and Northern Ireland and you will notice something that is not being spoken about. The rioters seen fighting, attacking police and setting fire to buildings are often m.....»»
Magna, in unusual step, lowers 2026 outlook on EV uncertainty, contract assembly woes
Magna International took the unusual step of lowering its outlook for its 2026 financial performance as it grapples with automakers reducing, postponing or canceling electric vehicle plans amid soft sales growth......»»
Neglecting soft skills is hurting the cyber industry
Neglecting soft skills is hurting the cyber industry.....»»
From genes to jeans: New genetic insights may lead to drought-resilient cotton
Cotton is woven into the very fabric of our lives, from soft T-shirts to comfortable jeans and cozy bedsheets. It's the world's leading renewable textile fiber and the backbone of a global industry worth billions......»»
Some dealer customers want higher CDK cyberattacks compensation
CDK said dealers it has spoken with have been ‘grateful and appreciative' of compensation offer. But some affected dealers said it doesn't cover their losses......»»