Imagine giant trucks rumbling through mines, but with a twist – no humans at the wheel. Scientists have been testing this out, putting these self-driving cars through a range of tests on different surfaces. They trialed various control systems, like PID (which is like a brain for machines), fuzzy PI
Did you know that even little babies can tell the difference between sounds from different languages? Scientists wanted to find out how babies from Korea and Japan hear sounds from Thai, a language they don't speak. They chose three special sounds from Thai that are called "stops. " These sounds are
In a surprising move, the US has put new rules in place to block China from getting advanced chip technology. This is happening right before a new US president takes office. The US is worried that China might use these chips to make better weapons and AI systems. China's leader, Xi Jinping, wants Ch
Imagine talking to your computer like you talk to a friend, and it does all the hard work for you! That's what Microsoft researchers and their partners are exploring: using clever AI systems to control computer interfaces. These AI helpers, called GUI agents, can see screens, click buttons, and even
Iga Swiatek, a top Polish tennis player, recently found herself in a sticky situation due to a doping incident. She tested positive for a banned substance called Trimetazidine, which she claimed she didn’t know she was taking. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said she wasn’t trying t
When you think about religious films, you might imagine slow, preachy movies that are hard to get through. But there are plenty of religious movies that are exciting, funny, or thought-provoking. Let's take a look at some of the best ones that won't make you yawn. First off, there's "The Name of th
Ever wondered how girls and boys fare in sporting environments? A study in Norway took a close look at 216 young athletes, split evenly between handball and ice hockey. These sports offer different success rates - handball excels, while ice hockey lags behind. The research aimed to compare how well
Justin Sun, a 34-year-old crypto entrepreneur, made a bold move at a recent Hong Kong press conference. He ate the banana that was part of the $6. 2 million artwork he bought at a Sotheby's auction. The art piece, named "Comedian, " was created by Maurizio Cattelan in 2019. It consists of a banana d
Ever wondered if zapping your brain could help with Tourette's syndrome? Well, scientists have been exploring this idea. They've found that using a gentle electrical current on a specific brain area, called the supplementary motor area (SMA), might help. This technique is called transcranial direct
November 30 isn't just any day for Ohio State. It's a date that's seen some historic games, especially against their rival, Michigan. The Buckeyes have played the Wolverines on this date five times in a row, with three straight road wins. The first game on this date was a home loss to Kenyon in 1899
