Science & Technology

World’s fastest microscope captures electrons in motion
An abstract model of an atom with electrons swirling around in their shells. Photo: Michael Osterrieder via Getty Images

World’s fastest microscope captures electrons in motion

Physicists have unveiled the world’s fastest microscope, capable of capturing electrons in flight. This cutting-edge device is a sophisticated update to traditional transmiss...

 Aug. 23
China races to outpace Tesla in humanoid robot revolution
A visitor examines humanoid robots at the Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences booth during the World Robot Conference in Beijing, China, on August 21. Photo: REUTERS

China races to outpace Tesla in humanoid robot revolution

China, already a powerhouse in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, is now setting its sights on humanoid robots, aiming to surpass Tesla (TSLA.O) in the race to automate assembly lines. At the World Robot Conference in Beijing this week, more than two dozen Chinese firms sho...

 Aug. 23

Top 20 best-selling games light up the charts

Top 20 best-selling games light up the charts EA Sports College Football 25 reigns supreme as July 2024’s best-seller. After an 11-year hiatus, the beloved franchise makes a spectacular comeback.Elden Ring continues to s...

Aug. 23

NIH funds bold brain rejuvenation project

NIH funds bold brain rejuvenation project The National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the United States is supporting a ground-breaking initiative that uses lab-grown cells to address ageing and brain damage. Geneticist Dr....

Aug. 23