University of Oxford researchers are hoping to double the electrical output of solar cells made with the mineral perovskite, and to produce thin layers of the material that can be applied to surfaces like cell phones and backpacks to deliver renewable energy for daily needs. Despite challenges like perovskite’s sensitivity to water and heat, these advancements are set to significantly enhance solar energy conversion and further reduce costs.
The study of black holes has led physicists to propose the idea that space may not exist independently of an observer but instead emerge as a holographic projection, challenging traditional notions of reality and suggesting that information, rather than physical matter, may be the fundamental building block of the universe.
The discovery of a low-frequency vibrational “hum” in the fabric of spacetime has added to the mystery of gravitational waves first detected in 2015. Does the universe remember gravitational effects over time, and is its memory encoded at the border of black holes?
Can machines achieve true consciousness? Exploring the boundaries of machine intelligence and consciousness, this feature delves into the Turing Machine, neural networks, emotions, and the complexity of language, raising intriguing questions about the nature of consciousness and what the future might look like as we expand machine and human connections.
Scientists and magicians teamed up to explore cognitive abilities and perception in birds. By doing so, they reveal insights into the unique nature of the human mind.
Since receiving citizenship from Saudi Arabia in 2017, for over five years Sophia has been the world’s first-ever robot citizen. As the technology of humanoid machines and AI advances, so must our legislation and perhaps even our ethical reasoning. We survey the latest developments in global AI regulations.