Category Archives: technology

Should Computers Run the World? – with Hannah Fry

Posted on April 18, 2019 by

Hannah Fry takes us on a tour of the good, the bad and the downright ugly of the algorithms that surround us. She lifts the lid on their inner workings, to demonstrate their power, expose their limitations, and examine whether … Continue reading →

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World’s First 3D-Printed Heart Made Of Human Cells Marks A Medical Breakthrough – DesignTAXI.com

Posted on April 17, 2019 by

Hopefully, heart transplants will be able to be performed without donors in the future. Israeli researches have produced the “world’s first printed heart” out of human tissue. The breakthrough will hopefully make it possible for full transplants to be performed … Continue reading →

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Scientists predict internet of thoughts ‘within decades’ – ScienceBlog.com

Posted on April 12, 2019 by

Imagine a future technology that would provide instant access to the world’s knowledge and artificial intelligence, simply by thinking about a specific topic or question. Communications, education, work, and the world as we know it would be transformed. Writing in Frontiers … Continue reading →

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How to grow your own glacier

Posted on April 5, 2019 by

In the 13th century, Genghis Khan embarked on a mission to take over Eurasia, swiftly conquering countries and drawing them into his empire. But, legend has it that there was one obstacle that even he couldn’t overcome: a towering wall … Continue reading →

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Are there viable alternatives to Facebook and Twitter? — Naked Security

Posted on April 2, 2019 by

There’s growing interest in social networks that prioritize user control. Two of the popular ones are Mastodon and Diaspora. via Are there viable alternatives to Facebook and Twitter? — Naked Security

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Why Electronics Just Shouldn’t Work

Posted on March 29, 2019 by

Every wire, memory chip, and radio link is constantly fending off data corruption with error detecting and correcting codes. With the help of these codes, electronics can keep up the illusion of perfection… most of the time. Hosted by: Stefan … Continue reading →

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r/robotics – What areas of robotics research are you most excited about in 2019?

Posted on February 27, 2019 by
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Upcycled Lobster Shells are Transformed into Functional Planters and Packages

Posted on February 25, 2019 by

Four designers from the Royal College of Art and Imperial College have found a second life for the lobster tail you might’ve splurged on for Valentine’s Day. The project team, dubbed Shellworks, created a bioplastic by combining vinegar with chitin, … Continue reading →

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How do we learn to work with intelligent machines?

Posted on February 24, 2019 by

The path to skill around the globe has been the same for thousands of years: train under an expert and take on small, easy tasks before progressing to riskier, harder ones. But right now, we’re handling AI in a way … Continue reading →

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Drone jamming system to protect European airports, public spaces

Posted on January 13, 2019 by

Airports could be equipped with technology capable of detecting and bringing down drones that stray into their air space, according to Dan Hermansen, chief technology officer of Danish anti-drone firm MyDefence. The company has developed a drone alarm and protection … Continue reading →

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