Bricks made from recycled coffee grounds reduce emissions and costs
Was it a coffee lover or hater who came up with this innovative idea? What if your morning coffee could help build the next generation of eco-friendly homes? That’s exactly…
AI and learning retention: Does ChatGPT help or hurt?
Artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, are transforming how we learn. But what does this mean for AI and learning retention? While these tools provide…
Energy-sucking AI data centers can look here for power instead
Artificial intelligence is expanding quickly, and so is the energy required to run it. Modern AI data centers use much more electricity than traditional cloud servers. In many cases, the…
How I almost fell for a Microsoft 365 Calendar invite scam
There’s a new phishing scam that’s sneaking past inbox filters in unexpected ways. Instead of sending suspicious links or obvious malware, this one uses something most people trust: calendar invites.…
Old smartphones are being turned into tiny data centers
Did you know that over 1.2 billion smartphones are produced every year? Most of these devices end up in landfills, contributing to the growing global e-waste crisis. But what if…
How micro-robots may soon treat your sinus infections
A breakthrough in medical technology could soon change how sinus infections are treated. Scientists have created micro-robots for sinus infection treatment that can enter the nasal cavity, eliminate bacteria directly…
Stop data brokers from selling your information online
Your personal data is a highly valuable commodity. Companies often treat it like a resource to be mined and traded. In practice, this means that everything you do on the…
Mini robots detect and fix water pipe leaks without digging
Fixing underground water pipes usually means digging up roads and sidewalks — a process that’s disruptive and expensive. However, researchers at the University of Sheffield in the U.K. are working…
Devious AI models choose blackmail when survival is threatened
Here’s something that might keep you up at night: What if the AI systems we’re rapidly deploying everywhere had a hidden dark side? A groundbreaking new study has uncovered disturbing…
Volkswagen’s iconic cute van drives itself with 360-degree vision
You gotta give it to VW for nailing it with their adorable design that modernizes an icon. I’m still wondering about taking a ride without any driver behind the wheel…