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Surging demand for the data and processing power of artificial intelligence is putting a hidden strain on U.S. electrical grids.

You have probably opened your smartphone using your face. If you have traveled internationally, you have used your face to exit and enter the country. You may have even scanned your face to "verify" your online dating profile. But are you willing to use your face to pay for your morning coffee?

Butterflies can see more of the world than humans, including more colors and the field oscillation direction, or polarization, of light. This special ability enables them to navigate with precision, forage for food and communicate with one another. Other species, like the mantis shrimp, can sense an even wider spectrum of light, as well as the circular polarization, or spinning states, of light waves. They use this capability to signal a "love code," which helps them find and be discovered by mates.

In simulated life-or-death decisions, about two-thirds of people in a UC Merced study allowed a robot to change their minds when it disagreed with them—an alarming display of excessive trust in artificial intelligence, researchers said.

In the rapidly evolving world of 3D printing, the pursuit of faster, more efficient and versatile production methods is never-ending. Traditional 3D printing techniques, while groundbreaking, are often time-consuming and limited in the kinds of materials they can use as feedstock.

A team of five Nigerian researchers have developed an innovation to generate wind power for rural communities—even when wind speeds are low.

One of the most critical safety concerns for electric vehicles is keeping their batteries cool, as temperature spikes can lead to dangerous consequences.

As Apple gears up to unveil the iPhone 16 lineup, a new study suggests that allure of new features may no longer be the driving force behind iPhone purchases.

Microsoft's push into AI-centric notebooks isn't great for gamers, as they can't play most of their games on the ARM-based chips inside the latest Copilot+ PCs. This is a problem that will be beneficial to Apple Silicon gaming.

During a thunderstorm, you can feel rain pouring, see lightning flashing and hear wind howling. Unlike these phenomena, the Aurora Borealis cannot be heard or felt because it occurs through the earth's magnetic field's invisible influence, noticeable only if you seek it out.

A team of sustainable energy engineers at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, working with a pair of colleagues from the GD MIDEA Air-Conditioning Equipment Co., LTD., in China, has developed a personalized cooling apparatus to replace traditional air-conditioning.

Imagine a future where internet connections are not only lightning-fast but also remarkably reliable, even in crowded spaces. This vision is rapidly approaching reality, thanks to new research on terahertz communications technologies. These innovations are set to transform wireless communication, particularly as communications technology advances toward the next generation of networks, 6G.

New phones are being launched with features enabled by artificial intelligence (AI). The latest of these was Google's flagship Google Pixel 9 phone. Samsung's Galaxy S24 phone, released at the beginning of 2024, also features a range of AI-enabled photo editing features.

The mineral-rich Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is often portrayed as a victim of exploitation by China, the US and Europe in their competition for its minerals, which are critical for the energy transition.

In anticipation of Monday's Apple Event, iPhone and Apple Watch users who are looking to upgrade to the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10 can lock in an exclusive cash bonus on pre-owned devices.

The PS5 Slim Digital NBA 2K25 Bundle arrives on September 4--two days ahead of the game's official release.

Amazon has issued a limited-time $199 iPad 9th Generation deal, and odds are it will end this Labor Day.

Apple seems unable to stop influx of so-called "dual use" apps that look innocent on the surface but help users create deepfake porn — at a steep price.