The hype surrounding humanoid robots is hitting a wall, with researchers warning that current AI isn’t enough to mimic human movement. Meanwhile, a portable rubber dam called SlamDam offers a quick fix for flood-prone areas, inflating like a giant balloon to shield property from rising waters.
Across technology, 10 climate tech companies are making waves, with China at the helm. The focus is on smart turbines, carbon dioxide batteries, and energy storage solutions to help the grid cope with increased demands.
Scientists in Austria and China have developed the world's first nuclear clocks, which could redefine precision in timekeeping and help search for dark matter. These clocks are so stable that China's is six times more precise than Austria's.
AI is still finding its niche beyond mathematics, with OpenAI making significant strides in coding and prompting speculation about a potential profit in AI chips.
Finally, a 194-year-old tortoise's genome has been sequenced, revealing potential insights into longevity, while AI fraudsters are facing justice for their digital schemes.
