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What Are Humanoid Robots and How Do They Work?
New technology

What Are Humanoid Robots and How Do They Work?

Humanoid robots are machines whose body layout or behavior resembles aspects of the human form, often combining sensors, motors, control software, and AI to move and wor…

September 11, 2026
What Are Foundation Models in AI?
AI - Artificial intelligence

What Are Foundation Models in AI?

Foundation models are AI models trained on broad data so they can be adapted to many downstream tasks rather than being built for only one narrow job.

September 11, 2026
Toxicity in two types of universal nanomaterials
Scientific application

Toxicity in two types of universal nanomaterials

Two groups of independent scientists in the US have published new research results showing that iron (Fe) nanoparticles and short nanotubes can pose risks to human and a…

December 16, 2018
Artificial neurons are faster than human brain
Medicine - Health

Artificial neurons are faster than human brain

NIST is one of the few research groups trying to develop hardware that mimics the human brain, or neuromorphic chip, in hopes that it will run brain simulation software…

December 15, 2018
A number of US government agencies
Computer science

A number of US government agencies

Due to concerns about compatibility, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have not allowed tens of…

December 13, 2018
The most accurate atomic clock in the world
New technology

The most accurate atomic clock in the world

Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have officially launched the most accurate atomic clock in the world.

December 11, 2018