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Noise-canceling headphones can use AI to 'lock on' to somebody when they speak and drown out all other noises
By Drew Turney published
Using only a small embeddable computer, microphone-equipped consumer headphones can block out all environmental sounds apart from a single target voice — even if it moves around.
Quantum internet breakthrough after 'quantum data' transmitted through standard fiber optic cable for 1st time
By Drew Turney published
The study used a specialized photon source to transmit, store and retrieve quantum data, a major component of quantum data transmission.
Best microscopes for kids 2024
By Morgan Bailee Boggess McCoy last updated
Encourage children to love science by showing them the world in miniature with some of the best microscopes for kids.
Best binoculars for stargazing 2024: Spot stars and galaxies
By Julie Ann Howlett last updated
It's the perfect time to grab a pair of the best binoculars for stargazing — we've reviewed our favorite models ahead of Prime Day on July 16/17.
Best binoculars 2024: Our picks for stargazing, bird watching and observing wildlife
By Gavin Stoker last updated
Use the best binoculars to hunt for wildlife, stargaze, go bird watching or spot planes — find something to suit any budget and age ahead of Prime Day.
Razor-thin silk 'dampens noise by 75%' — could be game-changer for sound-proofing homes and offices
By Sascha Pare published
Researchers have engineered a silk fabric that can suppress noise by either generating sound waves that interfere with the noise or by blocking vibrations that are key to the transmission of sound.
Best binoculars for kids 2024: beginner binoculars and toys
By Gavin Stoker last updated
The best binoculars for kids old and young need to be lightweight, compact and easy to hold and use — here are our favorites to look out for during Prime Day.
DARPA considers 6 new designs for uncrewed VTOL aircraft that carry weapons payloads — with test flights set for 2026
By Rory Bathgate published
Lightweight fighter aircraft with no pilots could support conventional military missions while being easier to launch and recover.
GPT-4 didn't ace the bar exam after all, MIT research suggests — it didn't even break the 70th percentile
By Ben Turner published
Last year, claims that OpenAI's GPT-4 model beat 90% of trainee lawyers on the bar exam generated a flurry of media hype. But these claims were likely overstated, a new study suggests.
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