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A Tough Drill at Witch Hazel Hill![]() Pasadena CA (JPL) May 15, 2025 After a busy few months exploring the outer slopes of the Jezero crater rim at an area named "Witch Hazel Hill," the Perseverance Science Team was eyeing another sample of these truly ancient rocks, which likely predate Jezero crater itself. The target? A rock containing spherules, which could shed a light on volcanic- or impact-related processes occurring in Mars' most ancient past. After a search of several outcrops, the "Hare Bay" abrasion patch at "Pine Pond" revealed suitably accessible and s ... read more |
3D Printing Technologies Pave the Way for Moon and Mars ConstructionLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 14, 2025 NASA is pushing the boundaries of construction technology to support long-term human exploration of the Moon and Mars. By focusing on in-situ resource utilization, the agency aims to reduce the need ... more
Eldercare robot helps people sit and stand, and catches them if they fallBoston MA (SPX) May 14, 2025 The United States population is older than it has ever been. Today, the country's median age is 38.9, which is nearly a decade older than it was in 1980. And the number of adults older than 65 is ex ... more
Teaching Robots Theory of Mind to Boost CollaborationLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 19, 2025 Researchers from Duke University and Columbia University have developed a novel approach to robotic collaboration by integrating Theory of Mind-a uniquely human cognitive trait-into robotic systems. ... more
US states oppose AI regulation ban in Trump tax billSan Francisco (AFP) May 17, 2025 A mix of Democratic and Republican state attorneys on Friday called on Congress to reject a moratorium on regulating artificial intelligence included in US President Donald Trump's tax bill. ... more |
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Robotic Hand Achieves Human-Like Grasp Through Adaptive ComplianceBerlin, Germany (SPX) May 14, 2025 Researchers at EPFL's CREATE Lab have developed a robotic hand that can replicate human-like grasps without precise spatial data, using a principle known as compliance. As Kai Junge, a PhD student i ... more |
Cambodia, China begin largest-ever military drillsPhnom Penh (AFP) May 14, 2025 Cambodia and China on Wednesday began their largest-ever joint military exercises, involving advanced Chinese military hardware including artillery, warships and robot battle dogs. ... more
Microsoft cites 'new technologies' in decision to cut staffSan Francisco (AFP) May 13, 2025 Microsoft on Tuesday said it was slashing unnecessary layers of management and seizing the benefits of new technology as reports said the tech behemoth was laying off thousands of workers. ... more
Inner workings of AI an enigma - even to its creatorsNew York (AFP) May 13, 2025 Even the greatest human minds building generative artificial intelligence that is poised to change the world admit they do not comprehend how digital minds think. ... more
French army hopes for combat-ready robots by 2040Beynes, France (AFP) May 7, 2025 France's armed forces are on schedule to develop battle-ready robots by 2040, according to participants in a test bringing together the military with engineers, researchers and defence contractors. ... more |
Self-Organizing Robots Poised to Revolutionize Marine OperationsBerlin, Germany (SPX) May 07, 2025 Imagine a world where AI-powered robots autonomously organize themselves into collaborative teams, dynamically adjusting their configurations and strategies based on changing mission requirements. ... more ![]() |
Moon becomes little more out of reach for NASA's VIPER roverWashington DC (UPI) May 7, 2025 NASA is exploring alternative ways to deliver its VIPER rover to the moon after canceling partnership proposals to land a water-seeking robot on the lunar surface. ... more
OpenAI offers to help countries build AI systemsSan Francisco (AFP) May 7, 2025 OpenAI on Wednesday announced an initiative to help countries build their own artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructures, with the US government a partner in projects. ... more
Searching for Spherules to SamplePasadena CA (JPL) May 06, 2025 Over the past few weeks, Perseverance has been investigating some curious spherules peppered across the "Witch Hazel Hill" region along the rim of Jezero crater. A striking cluster of the small bubb ... more
Bill Gates says AI key for health, education innovationJakarta (AFP) May 7, 2025 Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said artificial intelligence will play a key role in unlocking new tools for health, education and agriculture at a meeting with Indonesia's president on Wednesday. ... more |
OpenAI abandons plan to become for-profit companySan Francisco (AFP) May 5, 2025 OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced Monday that the company behind ChatGPT will continue to be run as a nonprofit, abandoning a contested plan to convert into a for-profit organization. ... more
Top French chefs warm to AI in the kitchenParis (AFP) May 5, 2025 At the annual gathering of France's finest chefs for the Michelin Guide awards this year, the talk was not only about whose restaurants had gained or lost a star. ... more
UAE schools to teach AI from kindergarten upDubai (AFP) May 5, 2025 The United Arab Emirates will introduce artificial intelligence lessons for schoolchildren of all ages, officials said, in its latest initiative to stay at the technology's forefront. ... more
AI companions present risks for young users, US watchdog warnsNew York (AFP) April 30, 2025 AI companions powered by generative artificial intelligence present real risks and should be banned for minors, a leading US tech watchdog said in a study published Wednesday. ... more |
Near Space Labs expands AI era geospatial imagery with 20 million Series B fundingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 30, 2025 Near Space Labs has secured $20 million in Series B financing to accelerate deployment of its stratospheric imaging capabilities across the continental U.S. Led by Bold Capital Partners and joined b ... more
Meta releases standalone AI app, competing with ChatGPTSan Francisco (AFP) April 29, 2025 Social media behemoth Meta unveiled its first standalone AI assistant app on Tuesday, challenging ChatGPT by giving users a direct path to its generative artificial intelligence models. ... more
ACES begins precision time mission aboard the International Space StationParis, France (SPX) Apr 28, 2025 The European Space Agency's (ESA) Atomic Clock Ensemble in Space (ACES) has officially taken its place on the International Space Station, signaling the start of a new era in orbital precision timin ... more
10 Intertnational lunar projects picked for Chang'e 8 missionSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 28, 2025 China has selected 10 international projects to join its upcoming Chang'e 8 lunar mission, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced Thursday. The chosen initiatives, representi ... more |
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Foreign carmakers strive for 'China Speed' to stay in raceNingbo, China (AFP) April 26, 2025 In fluid synchronisation, dozens of robotic arms picked up metal parts and welded them onto vehicle beds, as car skeletons gradually took shape and progressed along an automated factory floor near the eastern Chinese city of Ningbo. ... more |
RoboBee gains insect-inspired legs for stable landingsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 22, 2025 Harvard's RoboBee, already renowned for its agile aerial maneuvers, has now been equipped with a biologically inspired landing system modeled after the crane fly. Developed by the Harvard Microrob ... more
Israel's unmanned bulldozers breaking ground in Gaza warTel Aviv (AFP) April 20, 2025 At first glance, there is nothing unusual about the bulky bulldozer turning up soil at a testing site in central Israel, but as it pulled closer it became clear: the driver's cabin is eerily empty. ... more
Robotic runners hobbled by breakdowns in first half-marathon against humansWashington DC (UPI) Apr 20, 2025 Twenty-one two-legged robots took the streets against human competitors in a first-of-its kind humanoid half-marathon in China Saturday, but technical breakdowns left them in the dust. ... more
They sold their likeness to AI -- and regretted itParis (AFP) April 16, 2025 South Korean actor Simon Lee was stunned when he saw his likeness - at times as a gynaecologist or a surgeon - being used to promote questionable health cures on TikTok and Instagram. ... more |
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