If emotion functions as an operating system of silicon-based life, its implications extend far beyond robots. It defines not a feature category, but a new computing paradigm: any device that senses, ...

As an innovative subtype of invasive brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), the Endovascular Brain-Computer Interface (EBCI) enables electrode delivery to target brain regions via endovascular intervention ...

A new publication DOI 10.29026/oet.2025.250010 discusses how a photonic vibration perception system achieves stable ...

It takes more than words to cure a lonely heart. Scientists have discovered that adding music to a robot's repertoire makes it feel more lifelike and emotionally supportive.

At the highest level sits ideational survival. Humans care about legacy, cultural continuity, and symbolic immortality. Religious systems, moral codes, and philosophical doctrines often function to ...

New research is proving persistent gender gaps in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers can't be ...

Millions of people now trust AI with their feelings. Can they trust the companies creating it to prioritize their welfare?

Loneliness has a critical impact on the mental health of citizens, particularly among the elderly. Robots capable of ...

A happiness researcher and a relationship expert teamed up to write about how we can all feel more loved. They argue it’s the key to happiness.

As social media becomes the core domain of information interaction in the era of big data, the emotional information contained in the vast amount of user-generated content provides an unprecedented ...

In today’s fast-paced digital world, corporate training has evolved far beyond the traditional classroom-and-textbook model.