Rented e-bicycles present more danger than e-scooters in cities, study reveals

For those who want to rent the safest vehicle, thus far the e-bicycle has seemed to be the best choice. But a recently published study from Chalmers University of Technology,…

Evaluation of liquefaction resistance in chemically treated soils

Researchers explore the potential of stress-controlled and strain-controlled cyclic triaxial testing for liquefaction resistance evaluation of chemically treated soils. Credit: Professor Shinya Inazumi , Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan. www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S259012302502938X?via%3Dihub…

When robots are integrated into household spaces and rituals, they acquire emotional value

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Social companion robots are no longer just science fiction. In classrooms, libraries and homes, these small machines are designed to read stories, play games or offer…

Albania appoints AI-generated minister to avoid corruption

Rama said an AI procurement minister would be ‘corruption-free’ Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said Thursday he had appointed the world’s first AI-generated government minister to oversee public tenders, promising…

FTC launces inquiry into AI chatbots acting as companions and their effects on children

A girl uses her smartphone at home in Arizona on Friday, June 16, 2023. Credit: AP Photo/Darryl Webb, File The Federal Trade Commission has launched an inquiry into several social…

Your Words May Reveal More Than You Think: AI Shows How

Summary: Psychologists are turning to artificial intelligence to uncover hidden psychological cues in speech, from word choice to tone and pacing. These signals can reveal personality traits and even early…

Study shines light on major degradation pathways in wide-bandgap perovskite cells

Representative illustration of the work. Credit: Jonathan Parion from Hasselt University A study published in Materials Futures reveals critical insights into the degradation mechanism of scalable, wideband gap perovskite solar…

Waste plant fibers could reduce construction costs and improve sustainability

Software tool turns everyday objects into animated, eye-catching displays—without electronics

Apple’s iPhone 17 line-up includes a new ultra-thin model and $100 price hike for Pro model

An attendee takes a closer look at the iPhone Air during an announcement of new products at Apple Park on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, in Cupertino, Calif. Credit: AP Photo/Godofredo…