The story opens with a scientist named Ryland Grace who is sent on a one‑way trip across the galaxy to save Earth from an alien threat. Some viewers think the film is just a fun adventure, but others argue that it mixes real science with fantasy. Because the book was written by Andy Weir, a write
Philly has seen a wave of strange happenings lately. Uber Eats tried out delivery robots that quickly became targets for curious locals—one was knocked over, another sat on, and a third earned the tag “DESTROY ME PLZ. ” The city’s history with quirky tech experiments, like the infamous hitchBOT, sug
Ethiopia just made a deal with China to ease its debt problems – but the road ahead is still rocky. The country’s finance ministry confirmed that both sides have agreed on a way forward, sticking to the G20’s debt relief plan. This matters because Ethiopia is under pressure not just from China but a
Robots are everywhere at the Mobile World Congress, but they’re not just there to wow crowds. They signal a deeper shift where machines will be glued to faster, smarter networks. Today’s robots—like Boston Dynamics’ moving legs or Honor’s home helpers—are already impressive. Yet the real leap com
Wound care just got an upgrade. Scientists have created a flexible bandage-like material that not only sticks to skin but also fights bacteria and helps wounds heal faster. This isn’t just a regular dressing—it’s a smart patch packed with tiny particles that heat up when exposed to light, killing ge
The UK competition watchdog has opened a new investigation into how Microsoft sells its office tools to companies. The probe, called an SMS investigation, will look at how the firm licenses software like Windows, Word, Excel and Teams. More than half a million UK firms and government bodies re
People often think gambling is just a game, but it can affect how happy they feel overall. A new study looked at this idea by asking Australians who gamble whether they enjoy it and how that relates to problems. The researchers used both surveys and interviews, gathering data from people who play in
"The night a former first lady walked beside a humanoid robot at an education conference, the media buzzed with excitement. The machine, created by a tech firm to help with chores, seemed like the next big step in learning tools. At the same time, courts declared that major social media companies we
The rise of robot‑guided surgery is striking, even though clear proof that it outperforms older methods like laparoscopy is still thin. Surgeons are increasingly choosing robotic tools, often driven by financial incentives and the allure of cutting‑edge technology. Studies show that hospitals rec
When tiny fruit flies eat, their gut bacteria might help decide whether they survive an infection or not. Scientists studied four types of these flies by messing with their tiny gut communities. First they weakened the bacteria living inside some of the flies. Then they exposed all the flies to harm
