This humanoid robot has a mind of its own. Researchers at Tianjin University in China have created a robot that is controlled by human brain cells in a first-of-its-kind breakthrough in biocomputation. The South China Morning Post ominously reported that it could lead to “the development of hybrid human-robot intelligence.” A new robot runs on … Read more
Is this thing for real? As artificial intelligence begins replacing people in call service jobs and other clerical roles, a newly popular — and highly believable — robocall service has been caught lying and pretending to be a human, Wired reported. The state-of-the-art technology, released by San Francisco’s Bland AI, is meant to be used … Read more
It was fair and square. A specially designed Mistubuishi robot in Japan set a remarkable Guinness World Record for solving a Rubik’s Cube in a split second. The champion TOKUI Fast Accurate Synchronized Motion Testing Robot spun the colorful six-faced puzzle in a mere 0.305 seconds, outdoing a Massachusetts Institute of Technology bot’s 0.38-second record … Read more
Move over, Mars. We could be one step closer to becoming a multi-planetary species. Scientists have discovered another planet that has the potential to support human life, per a study outlined in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. Dubbed Gliese 12 b, the potential intergalactic oasis boasts an average estimated surface temperature of 107 … Read more
She knows what it feels like to be seen but not heard. Former Miss New York Thatiana Diaz, 31, isn’t surprised that the Miss USA organization is falling apart. “This was a long time coming,” she exclusively told The Post on Thursday. “You have all these different personalities and so many ways in which you’re … Read more
You might want to be careful about what you’re feeding your dog under the table. A new study by online store Pet Range has revealed the top human foods that could be making your dog fat. Many pet owners will give their furry friends a human treat for being a good boy, but it’s not … Read more
There may be new hope in the fight against Lyme disease, a tick-borne infection that sometimes results in chronic illness. Researchers at MIT and the University of Helsinki have determined that human sweat contains a protein that inhibits the growth of a bacterium that causes the disease. One-third of the population carries a genetic variant … Read more
Could cow milk be the new cure for diabetes? Researchers have genetically modified a brown cow in Brazil to produce human insulin in its milk, which marks a breakthrough in diabetes treatment research. The innovative achievement could lead to more accessible and affordable diabetes treatment and potentially help relieve issues of insulin scarcity as well … Read more
Mike Vrabel had a bone to pick with The Athletic’s Dianna Russini. During a recent appearance on the “Pardon My Take” podcast, Russini recalled getting a phone call from Vrabel and that he “wasn’t too happy” after seeing an aggregated report that apparently claimed he was “too fat to work,” which was not part of Russini’s original … Read more
A man filmed himself exploring an abandoned jail — and what he discovered chilled him to the bone. Dave, a Canadian urban explorer and photographer who goes by Freaktography online, recently dared to journey into Windsor Jail in Ontario, Canada, Jam Press reported. The jail, which housed criminals as well as political prisoners, shuttered its … Read more
When naming a child, you might try and steer clear of any possible negative connotations. But sometimes that’s easier said than done, especially if you accidentally overlook your future child’s initials. A woman named Samantha recently went viral on TikTok for sharing how her name has drawn negative attention as she’s gotten older and started … Read more
Christina Applegate’s ex-husband Johnathon Schaech showered her with praise following her surprise attendance at the Emmy Awards Monday night. The “Married… With Children” alum, 52, became emotional as she received a standing ovation from the crowd whilst up on stage amid her multiple sclerosis battle. Schaech — who was married to the “Anchorman” actress from … Read more
The results are in. The tiny “non-human” mummified remains found in Peru over the summer that spurred dozens of alien conspiracy theories are nothing more than dolls, forensic experts ruled. The creepy figures — with only three fingers on each hand and elongated ET-style heads — are made with paper, glue, metal and human and animal bones, … Read more
Could humans suffer the same fate as the dinosaurs? While there’s still a lot of uncertainty around the risk potentially posed by artificial intelligence, some experts have concerns AI could trigger humankind’s downfall. According to a paper for which 2,778 AI researchers were surveyed, a majority of the scientists (58%) believe that there is a … Read more
It was a real dog and phony show. The Japanese man known online as Toco the human collie appears to have been barking up the wrong tree when he recently filmed himself tackling a canine agility course. Video released this month shows his attempt to navigate parts of an agility course in the realistic $14,000 … Read more
These boots are made for mocking. In the latest perplexing fashion fete, Louis Vuitton debuted a pair of ill-fitting boots dyed to mimic a woman’s leg, white ankle socks and a black stiletto. The optical illusion knee-highs, which ring in just under $2,500 in only two skin tone options, can only be described as “weird … Read more
The cat got her tongue — and everything else. Thought Toco the human collie was intense? An Italian woman has received a whopping 20 body modifications so she can realize her dream of “transitioning” into a cat, as seen in videos amassing millions of views on TikTok. Despite getting labeled “psychotic” and “disturbed” by haters, … Read more
It was one funny bone. Authorities in Washington state fell victim to a Halloween prank after they responded to a call about a human skeleton — only to find it was a skull-shaped beer bong. A Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife police officer, a Pend Oreille detective and a border patrol agent responded to … Read more
In the realm of extreme body modifications, few individuals have taken it as far as Michel ‘Diabao’ Praddo. The 49-year-old Brazilian — renowned for his remarkable transformations and known as the ‘Human Satan’ — recently pushed the boundaries of his art by amputating three fingers, turning them into devilish claws. This latest procedure involved amputating … Read more
Sara Foster is admonishing those who choose not to speak out against the violent attack of Israel by terrorist organization Hamas. The politically active actress, who is also the daughter of music mogul David Foster, shared her stance to social media, condemning the violence and those who have defended it. She also touched upon the contentious, ongoing division between … Read more