Science & Technology

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…

Apple has officially recognized neural interfaces as a native input method for iPhones, iPads, and Vision Pro headsets through a partnership with Synchron, a Bill Gates- and Jeff Bezos-backed neurotech startup, New Atlas reported. The collaboration enables users with severe…

Scientists have detected oxygen in galaxy GHZ2, located 13.4 billion light-years away, offering new insights into the early universe, Daily Galaxy reported. Using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) and the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), researchers observed faint emissions…

OpenAI’s ChatGPT has climbed to become the world’s fifth most-visited website in April 2025, Anadolu Agency reported citing data from Similarweb compiled by Anadolu Agency. Despite competition from the free and open-source Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek, ChatGPT regained its position…

New York-based Mount Sinai Hospital’s pioneering use of the HYDROS™ Robotic System—featuring AI-guided imaging and heat-free waterjet technology—exemplifies how artificial intelligence is transforming urological care. The system enables precise BPH tissue removal with next-day discharge, mirroring broader prostate cancer advancements…