A new subset of 7,500 unmodified photographs of natural objects is still able to completely throw AIs for a loop.

Why AIs have no idea what's in these mundane pictures

Fool Me Once

Researchers discovered that a new subset of 7,500 unmodified photographs of natural objects is still able to completely throw AIs for a loop.

Why AIs Have No Idea What’s In These Mundane Pictures

You don't have to modify a photo to fool an AI.

We tried sticking our thumb into the hole to no avail.

The Earth's core is leaking, baffling scientists

Dripping Pipes

Research suggests that the Earth's core and mantle have been swapping tungsten and hafnium for the last 2.5 billion years.

The Earth’s Core Is Leaking, Baffling Scientists

Remember that movie "The Core"?

Finally, engineers make something useful.

Weird gadget uses your knee motion to charge your phone

Power Walking

A new lightweight knee brace generates electricity as people walk around, potentially charging medical devices or wearables.

Weird Gadget Uses Your Knee Motion to Charge Your Phone

The energy-generating knee brace could power medical devices or gadgets.

OUTERHELIOS - Free Jazz - 24/7 Neural Network Livestream - NASA - Coltrane

Jazz generated by a neural network is absolutely terrifying

Jazz Hands

A pair of musicians-turned-programmers used a John Coltrane record to train a neural network, and the result is provocative.

Jazz Generated by a Neural Network Is Absolutely Terrifying

Here's what we can say for sure: it's unlike anything you've ever heard before.

"We are already analyzing the logs of the incidents in order to shed light on what happened."

Driverless bus collides with pedestrian in Vienna

Shuttle Collision

A driverless bus collided with a 30-year-old woman in Vienna, Austria while traveling at 7.5 mph, according to Bloomberg.

Driverless Bus Collides with Pedestrian in Vienna

The self-driving shuttle trial is now on hold.

"Nature is declining at rates unprecedented in human history."

Climate change poised to eradicate over 7,000 more species

End Times

A major conservation organization just added over 7,000 more species to its endangered "Red List." The next stop on the list is extinction.

Climate Change Poised to Eradicate Over 7,000 More Species

Thousands of species were just added to the endangered species "Red List."

The dream of a floating Tesla lives on... for now, anyways.

Tesla may test "hovering" Roadster in late 2020

Fly Ride

Elon Musk tweeted that the company may test a hovering Roadster at the "end of next year" — keeping the dream of a floating Tesla alive.

Tesla May Test “Hovering” Roadster in Late 2020

If this is a joke, Elon Musk still isn’t ready to come clean about it.

First Ejection Due to TrackMan in Atlantic League/Baseball History

Frank Viola is the first casualty in the war of man versus machine.

Baseball coach ejected for fighting with robot umpire

Automated Martyrdom

Just one inning into the "robot umpire" Trackman's major league debut, a human coach decided to pick a fight and got ejected from the game.

Baseball Coach Ejected for Fighting With Robot Umpire

He only lasted one inning before arguing about the strike zone.

SpaceX StarHopper engine test and unexpected fireball (4K Slow Mo)

To stay true to its name, Starhopper will be attempting its first untethered hop, or test flight to just 65 feet "next week."

Elon Musk: Starhopper survived massive fireball, will fly again soon

Hopping Over the Moon

According to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, the miniaturized "Starhopper" survived an unexpected massive fireball without breaking a sweat.

Elon Musk: Starhopper Survived Massive Fireball, Will Fly Again Soon

SpaceX's prototype was "not bothered by a little heat."

And they think it could help fight disease in the future.

Chinese scientists say they’ve found a safer alternative to CRISPR

New Tool

Chinese researchers have created a CRISPR alternative called LEAPER that they say is less likely to trigger an unwanted immune response.

Chinese Scientists Say They’ve Found a Safer Alternative to CRISPR

It's less likely to trigger an unwanted immune system response, they claim.

Multiply Labs - Robotic Facility Overview

A pair of robots take care of filling each compartment with the exact dosage the patient requires.

This company wants to 3D print one pill with all your prescriptions

Robo Pill

Pharma startup Multiply Labs wants to 3D print customized pills that combine all necessary prescriptions at exact doses.

This Startup Wants to 3D Print One Pill With All Your Prescriptions

Thanks to robotics and 3D printing tech, we could finally say goodbye to having to swallow multiple pills.

China gives GPS-tracking wristwatches to 17,000 kids

Child Monitors

The Chinese city Guangzhou gave 17,000 GPS-tracking wristwatches to elementary schoolchildren. The watches let parents monitor what their kids are up to.