A team in China has developed an artificial skin for robots that mimics some principles of the nervous system. It uses spiking electrical signals to convey pressure and location, can trigger reflex actions, and features modular, magnetically-attached segments for easy repair. The system is designed
Construction materials are responsible for nearly a third of global carbon emissions, a crisis that’s only growing. A new report highlights five ingenious materials emerging in 2025, from bio-inspired designs to novel cements, that aim to turn buildings from a climate problem into a solution.
In 2025, three startups announced plans to create gene-edited human babies. While the long-term goal of preventing genetic disease is laudable, the current path they’re on is fraught with scientific and ethical pitfalls that could backfire spectacularly.
The Arctic city of Kiruna is undergoing one of the world’s most radical urban transformations. To make way for a massive iron ore mine expansion, the entire town is being moved, piece by piece, to a new location.
Fusion power is getting more attention and investment, but the scientific hurdles remain immense. Break-even energy gain, durable materials, and fuel supply are massive challenges that won’t be solved soon.
According to a report cited by Inc, the average lifespan of a company on the S&P 500 has collapsed from about 67 years to roughly 15. This isn’t just a statistic; it’s a fundamental shift in what it means to run a sustainable business in a hyper-accelerated market.
The conversation around AI is fixated on end-user features. But a bigger transformation is happening for the engineers and product teams creating those tools. AI is changing the very process of creation itself.
A large study suggests AI’s role in creativity is being misunderstood. When tools present a wide variety of ideas, including bad ones, humans engage more deeply and produce better work. It’s about collaboration, not replacement.
In a first-of-its-kind move, New York State will require social media platforms to show warning labels about potential harm to young users’ mental health. The law targets features like infinite scrolling and algorithmic feeds.
LG is going big for CES 2026, announcing a monstrous 52-inch curved UltraGear evo gaming monitor. The lineup also includes a 39-inch OLED and a 27-inch mini-LED model, all boasting 5K resolutions and high refresh rates. The real question is who actually needs a monitor this huge.
