In 1949, famed mathematician and physicist John von Neumann delivered a series of addresses at the University of Illinois, where he introduced the concept of the "universal constructor." The theory ...

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Chinese researchers have unveiled a remarkable breakthrough in artificial intelligence (AI): advanced systems, particularly large language models (LLMs), now possess the ability to replicate ...

These non-living materials will have capabilities including self-healing, adaptation, growth and programmability. The University of Texas at Austin and collaborators at the University of Illinois ...

Fractals, self-replicating patterns seen at varying scales, are a fascinating phenomena found widely in nature, from snowflakes to ferns and coastlines. But did you know that fractals can also be used ...