The researchers turned to hydrogels, which are water-rich, jelly-like polymers that respond to temperature and chemicals. But instead of layering different materials or embedding electronics, they ...

Inspired by the shape-shifting skin of octopuses, Penn State researchers developed a smart hydrogel that can change appearance, texture, and shape on command. The material is programmed using a ...

Reports from security outlets show that Intellexa’s Predator spyware can suppress Apple’s built-in camera and microphone ...

Google’s latest image model, Nano Banana 2, is a powerful AI photo editor that punctures reality. Well, sometimes.

Buying a used car can be a great way to save money, but if you're not careful, you could end up with a "lemon"—a vehicle ...

A once hero police officer who apprehended a thug brandishing a carving knife has been axed from the force after starting an "inappropriate" relationship with someone he met while responding to an ...

Legalizing cannabis for both medical and recreational use may lead to a decline in daily opioid use among people who inject drugs in the United States, according to a new study led by a Boston ...

The New York Times reported on an author who uses AI to write novels at lightning speed, generating and selling over 200 romance novels in a single year. While there has been strong opposition to ...

In recent years, breakthroughs in imaging have changed our ability to study the brain, providing a variety of modalities with varying resolution, penetration, and sensitivity. In neuropharmacology, ...

Some people won't mind if you keep your screen visible, but that doesn't mean you should let yourself be distracted. Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of topics in tech, home, wellness, ...