Science & Technology

A groundbreaking study led by Alexis Earl and Professor Dustin Rubenstein provides strong evidence that African starlings engage in reciprocal helping, cooperating with both relatives and unrelated individuals, SciTech Daily reported. Over 20 years of research on these birds in…

Scientists have discovered that winds from supermassive black holes behave like high-energy bullets rather than steady streams, SciTech Daily reported. Recent observations, led by teams from JAXA, NASA, ESA, and Durham University, reveal that these outflows travel at nearly a…

Astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have confirmed the presence of crystalline water ice in a distant planetary system for the first time, SciTech Daily reported. The discovery was made in the dusty debris disk surrounding the Sun-like star…

A groundbreaking study by the University of Geneva reveals that generative AI systems, including ChatGPT, scored an average of 82% on standardized emotional intelligence (EI) tests—surpassing the human average of 56%, Anadolu Agency reported. The research evaluated six AI models,…

Chinese scientists have developed transparent contact lenses that enable wearers to see near-infrared light while maintaining normal vision—without external power, The Guardian reported. The breakthrough, published in Cell, uses embedded upconversion nanoparticles to convert imperceptible infrared wavelengths into visible colors…

GITEX Europe 2025, a premier technology event, officially opened its doors in Berlin, attracting more than 1,400 leading technology companies from 67 countries, Anadolu Agency reported. The event, which runs until May 23, focuses heavily on artificial intelligence (AI) and…

At its annual developers’ conference, Google announced the U.S. rollout of “AI Mode,” a feature designed to make search queries feel like expert conversations, Arab News reported. This follows a 2.5-month testing period and integrates Gemini 2.5 into search algorithms.…

Artificial intelligence can be as persuasive as humans—and in some cases more so—during debates, according to a new study with potential implications for political manipulation and public trust. Researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne conducted online…

A new study has found that social robots can learn and adapt without human intervention during initial testing phases—marking a breakthrough in robotics and artificial intelligence. Researchers at a leading robotics institute conducted experiments to see if robots could complete…

Huawei Technologies has launched two new laptops — the MateBook Fold and MateBook Pro — marking its first computers powered by the company’s own HarmonyOS operating system. The unveiling comes as U.S. export restrictions continue to limit Huawei’s access to…