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Tech Xplore / '5-in-1' seed-sized surgical robot switches tools in under one second

Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a tiny seed-sized robot that can navigate across soft and uneven surfaces to perform five surgical functions wirelessly, paving the ...

May 26, 2026
Tech Xplore / New research finds all major AI models ignore faith, religion in responses

A new multi-university academic consortium led by Brigham Young University has found AI models have significant biases and gaps when it comes to addressing faith and religion. The new research from The Consortium for Evaluation ...

May 26, 2026
Tech Xplore / Optical wireless quantum security: Free-space QKD and Li-Fi in one system

The German consortium QuINSiDa has achieved a major step toward mobile quantum-secure communication. They demonstrated a one-of-a-kind free-space data transfer channel supporting, for the first time, LiFi and major quantum ...

May 26, 2026
Tech Xplore / Quantifying forks in Bitcoin mining—and their energy cost

Creating new cryptocurrency requires large amounts of computing power, which is used to solve cryptographic puzzles in what is known as proof-of-work mining. When two computers attempt to solve the same puzzle, the first ...

May 26, 2026
Tech Xplore / Online age checks create a pointless privacy risk

New cybersecurity research indicates that one of the world's leading age verification providers collects and shares highly sensitive personal data—including facial photos and device fingerprints—with third parties. The research ...

May 25, 2026
Tech Xplore / AI speeds up discovery of next-gen computer chips and electronic materials

An international study team, led by Flinders University in collaboration with Khalifa University UAE, built the machine-learning platform to act like a "smart materials discovery engine," which is capable of dramatically ...

May 25, 2026
Tech Xplore / New magnesium alloy design improves stability and ion transport in solid-state batteries

The modern world runs on invisible energy. Hidden inside smartphones, laptops, and electric vehicles, are batteries that quietly power everyday life. As society becomes increasingly dependent on portable and sustainable energy, ...

May 25, 2026
Tech Xplore / GitHub workflows unlock what really speeds software innovation

In a bustling restaurant kitchen, efficiency requires more than just machines that wash dishes or chop vegetables. It requires a conductor to ensure the appetizer, main course, and dessert are prepared in the right sequence, ...

May 25, 2026
Tech Xplore / Motion tracking system shows robots the path most traveled by, keeping them on task

There's a delicate art to teaching robots, even when you're preparing them for predictable environments like factories, where they'll repeat the same tasks a little differently depending on the obstacles they face. Whether ...

May 25, 2026
Tech Xplore / New light-based switch could cut chip energy use and speed future AI photonics

Photonic devices are hardware systems that can process information using light instead of electricity. These systems could potentially perform computations faster than electronic devices, while also consuming less energy.

May 24, 2026
Tech Xplore / 100% renewable energy by 2050? A global model maps the way forward

Reaching a perfect balance between the amount of greenhouse gases released in the atmosphere and those that are removed, is considered an important milestone for limiting global warming and its adverse effects on the environment ...

May 23, 2026
Tech Xplore / Smartphones may soon be able to track hidden objects using LiDAR

Modern smartphones are packed with incredible technology, from high-resolution cameras and advanced graphics chips to AI processors. In premium models, this hardware includes LiDAR (light detection and ranging), which helps ...

May 22, 2026