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The simplest form of technology is the development and use of basic tools. The prehistoric discovery of how to control fire and the later Neolithic Revolution increased the available sources of food, and the invention of the wheel helped humans to travel in and control their environment.

Yale’s Innovative Robotic Hand Enhances Precision in Confined Spaces

Researchers at Yale University have developed a robotic hand that manages tight, complex spaces with remarkable finesse. While robots typically excel at repetitive tasks

August 13, 2025

Robotics·Technology

Novel Design Boosts Solar Thermoelectric Efficiency by 1500%

Researchers at the University of Rochester have recently unveiled a clever upgrade to solar thermoelectric generators (STEGs) that boosts their efficiency by 1500%. This

August 13, 2025

Technology

Sam Altman takes on Neuralink with new brain interface startup Merge Labs

Sam Altman is stepping into the brain-computer interface arena by co-founding Merge Labs. According to the Financial Times, this venture aims to develop advanced

August 13, 2025

AI Tools·Technology

Decoding AI: Beyond the Hype and Towards Practicality

The debate over artificial intelligence can sometimes feel like riding a rollercoaster—one moment you’re being warned about job losses, and the next, you hear

August 13, 2025

AI Tools·Technology

China’s Record-Breaking Robot Dog Sprints 328 Feet in Just Over 16 Seconds

Zhejiang University has once again shown its knack for cutting‐edge robotics with White Rhino, a quadruped robot that just set a new Guinness World

August 13, 2025

Robotics·Technology

The Reality Behind AI’s Incremental Advances

GPT-5 has recently stirred up the tech community, drawing both cheers and raised eyebrows. While some hail it as a flagship release, many experts

August 12, 2025

AI Tools·Technology

Breakthrough in Fuel Cell Technology: Water Vapor Boosts Oxide-Ion Conductivity

Researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo have uncovered a clever way to double the oxide-ion conductivity in the ceramic electrolyte Ba7Nb4MoO20—simply by using

August 12, 2025

Breakthrough·Technology

Indoor Solar Cells for Small Devices: Sustainable, Battery-Free Energy

Researchers at University College London have developed high-performing indoor solar cells that capture ambient light to power small devices like remote controls and sensors—without

August 12, 2025

Science·Technology

AI Training Models Could Consume 4 Gigawatts of Power by 2030, Experts Warn

The demand for electricity to train cutting‑edge AI models is on the rise. A recent report from Epoch AI and the Electric Power Research

August 12, 2025

AI Tools·Technology

Plastic That Heals and Recycles Itself: What It Means for Tomorrow’s Manufacturing

The search for smart, lightweight materials that don’t compromise on strength or safety is more important than ever—especially if you’ve ever struggled with components

August 12, 2025

Science·Technology