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Throughout history, the pursuit of technology to help us work harder, faster and more safely has led to some truly incredible inventions that have changed the world we live in — from the ancient tools first used by our ancestors to 21st-century breakthroughs such as bionic eyes and artificial intelligence (AI). Our expert writers and editors address the groundbreaking developments in robotics, quantum computing and much more with the latest future technology news, articles and features.
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Computer inspired by Japanese art of paper-cutting has no electronics and stores data in tiny cubes
By Owen Hughes published
The new mechanical computer uses 64 physical cubes to represent binary bits and is inspired by kirigami — the Japanese art of paper-folding and cutting.
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This robot could leap higher than the Statue of Liberty — if we ever build it properly
By Owen Hughes published
Engineers say they have created a design for a robot capable of jumping 400 feet into the air — and it could one day be heading for space.
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AI is rapidly identifying new species. Can we trust the results?
By Patrick Pester published
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way scientists monitor wildlife and find new species, but how effective are these new systems?
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'Night vision lenses' could give you power to see in the dark using simple eyeglasses
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
Super-slim night-vision tech could be within reach thanks to a new material breakthrough that can capture infrared and visible light at the same time.
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OpenAI shuts down AI agent that was 'running for mayor' in Wyoming
By Ben Turner published
An AI candidate running in the Wyoming mayoral race has been disabled by the company that developed the technology. But its creator says he has not given up.
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