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While vision and hearing are already digitized, the sense of smell has proven to be more complex and perplexing. Researchers at Monell Chemical Senses Center and start-up Osmo, which was spun out of machine learning research at Google…

In the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, technological advancements are pivotal in transforming patient care, diagnosis, and treatment. The convergence of various disciplines, such as virtual reality (VR), neurostimulation, smart…

Two studies published in the journal Nature indicate progress in the race to teach computers to translate brain signals into text. The technology is attracting millions in investment, including Elon Musk's brain-implant company, Neuralink…

The Biden administration wants a short-term extension to a science and technology agreement with China; however, U.S. lawmakers say Beijing would exploit it for a security and military advantage. The Science and Technology Agreement, signed…

According to a recent article by Tony DeMartino of Pallas Advisors, specializing in the intersection of technology and national security, while AI will benefit the military with real-time information, a report by the GAO dinged the DoD…

Did you know that there’s a $2 billion fake cheese industry? Makers of Italian Parmigiano cheese are fighting back with an unlikely tool: microchips. The Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium (PRC) has tried for a century to combat cheaper…

In a world shaped by technological advancements and scientific discoveries, misconceptions about electrical phenomena persist, perpetuated by common beliefs that often lack accuracy. These myths, ranging from the properties of gold as a…

I don’t know why this should be a surprise. The first time I heard of food being delivered by robots, I remember thinking they’d need good luck to have it arrive at a destination. But the operations of food delivery ventures come with…

Battery safety and performance have been the barriers to electrifying aviation so far. However, new battery technology under development by NASA may just break through those barriers. Electrifying flight will mean eliminating CO2 emissions…

Strong metal lattices are lighter than cork and have customizable mechanical properties. MIT researchers used kirigami, the art of Japanese paper cutting and folding, to develop ultra-strong, lightweight materials with tunable mechanical…