Watch artificial intelligence predict Conan O’Brien’s gestures just from the sound of his voice
Advance could lead to more realistic robots
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Researchers use DNA to take pictures of cells
New microscopy technique could let scientists study tumors and our brains -
Artificial intelligence could revolutionize medical care. But don’t trust it to read your x-ray just yet
Algorithms can underperform when they leave their home hospital -
Bejesus! A cockamamie AI can predict which craptacular words you’ll find funny
Big data on big laughs -
Scientists use sound to see around corners
Echoes could help autonomous cars—or spies -
Laser detects tumor cells in bloodstream, potentially improving melanoma screening and treatment
Device picks up rare skin cancer cells missed by other tests -
Artificial intelligence learns teamwork in a deadly game of capture the flag
Bots’ new strategies for beating Quake could one day help smart machines work with humans -
Scientists help artificial intelligence outsmart hackers
Artificial intelligence’s vulnerability linked to its unique computer vision -
Scientists teach computers fear—to make them better drivers
Visceral feedback helps both people and machines make decisions -
New generation of lithium-ion batteries could hold more charge—without catching fire
Water-based electrolyte ensures batteries won’t burst into flames -
Uber and Lyft may be making San Francisco’s traffic worse
Ride-share vehicles were the largest contributor to the city’s increased congestion -
This injectable gel could one day rebuild muscle, skin, and fat
Fortified by a nanofiber mesh, this gel helps soft tissues regrow after injury -
These origami robots could one day deliver drugs inside your body
Magnet-controlled bots can grasp and fold on command -
Sodium batteries are one step closer to saving you from a mobile phone fire
New flexible electrodes help solid-state batteries last longer -
Cheap, portable scanners could transform brain imaging. But how will scientists deliver the data?
Q&A with neuroethicist Francis Shen and MRI developer Michael Garwood -
New way of crafting crystals could speed up flexible electronics
Cheap “supersaturating” method makes unbroken crystalline films
