Watch An AI Turn Music Into a Brain-Melting Visualization
Synesthesia is the rare condition when our senses melt together — some say they can hear colors, others that they can taste words. But what […]
How a ‘Smart Supermarket’ could do away with plastic packaging
A hopeful report by Greenpeace envisions a future where supermarkets have gotten rid of superfluous waste. The supermarket of the future will use smart technology […]
Travel Company Allows Customers to Book Flights with Bitcoin
Alternative Airlines, a travel company based in the United Kingdom, has partnered with cryptocurrency service Utrust to facilitate payments with crypto. On Nov. 13, the […]
Drone wireless system can help rescue workers see inside buildings
Engineers have developed a prototype drone-mounted wireless scanning system, which can fly up the outside of a high rise building and detect the whereabouts of […]
Seoul is putting solar on all public buildings and 1 million homes
In Seoul, South Korea, every public building and 1 million homes will have solar panels by 2022. South Korea, the world’s fourth-largest coal importer, is […]
This mom gave birth wearing a virtual reality headset and says it eased the pain of labor
The pain of labor is something all moms experience and most moms never forget. Now hospital labor and delivery rooms are trying to help moms face the […]
New artificial intelligence system automatically evolves to evade internet censorship
“New work led by University of Maryland computer scientists could shift the balance of the censorship race. The researchers developed a tool called Geneva (short for Genetic […]
Green jobs now employ 10x more people than fossil fuel
“According to a pair of economic researchers in the United Kingdom, the United States green economy now employs 10 times more people than the fossil fuel industry. […]
[VIDEO] Watch a massive 3D-printed building take shape
“Dubai is now home to the world’s largest 3D-printed two-story building. On Wednesday, officials in the city’s Warsan neighborhood unveiled the building, which is 9.5 […]
Zero carbon “mini digital city” to begin construction
“When you think of sustainable cities, Las Vegas is not usually the first place that comes to mind. However, the City of Lights is hoping […]
Scientists develop sensor to save children and pets from hot car deaths
“Scientists in Canada have developed a sensor that detects and raises the alarm when children or pets are left alone in a car. The device uses […]
UPS Ships Beef to Japan, Tracked and Monitored Using Blockchain Tech
“UPS has delivered a bunch of blockchain steaks to Japan. The global shipping giant announced on Monday that, in partnership with blockchain livestock tracing firm […]
By 2028 Distributed Energy Storage Integrated with Wind and Solar Will Increase by 2,000%
“Distributed Energy Storage Systems (DESS) is an answer to making energy from wind, solar, and other intermittent renewable sources viable. Whether managed over a national […]
Engineer Finds Way To Pull Diseases From Blood Using Magnets
“A British engineer has found a way to filter unwanted cells from blood using magnets — and his tool could be used in clinical trials […]
Artificial intelligence to create 133 million jobs globally: Report
“The uptake of artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to create 133 million new jobs globally and “drastically change” the UK job market in the coming […]
Trial vaccine wipes out breast cancer in Florida patient
“A Florida woman is the first patient to kill off breast cancer with the help of a promising new vaccine. Lee Mercker, from the Jacksonville […]
24-Hour Solar Energy: Molten Salt Makes It Possible, and Prices Are Falling Fast
“The first thing you see of the Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Facility, and you can be miles away, is a light so bright you can’t […]
Predicting fruit harvest with drones and artificial intelligence
“Outfield Technologies is a Cambridge-based agri-tech start-up company which uses drones and artificial intelligence, to help fruit growers maximise their harvest from orchard crops. Outfield […]
HTC’s Latest Blockchain Phone Can Run a Full Bitcoin Node
“Taiwanese electronics manufacturer HTC has launched its latest blockchain phone, the Exodus 1s, which enables users to support the bitcoin network. Unveiling the device Saturday […]
Madison College first to hold virtual reality classroom
“Madison College will be the first in the nation to hold a class virtually. Students are testing out games on the school’s virtual reality headsets […]
[VIDEO] TV Show Counting Cars Brings Automotive 3D Printing to the Big Screen
” With all sorts of major manufacturers and auto-repair shops taking up additive manufacturing, even TV programs are getting into 3D printing. The History Channel’s hit […]
Augmented reality app adds interactive enhancements to scientific posters, presentations
“USC scientists have launched a smartphone application that uses augmented reality to add 3-D models, fly-throughs and other data to enrich science communication materials such […]
How the U.S. power grid is evolving to handle solar and wind
“Renewable energy is on the rise. Roughly 15 percent of the electricity generated in the United States comes from renewable sources such as wind, solar, […]
Voice AI systems will be ‘everywhere’ and ‘phones will disappear in 10 years’
“Gary Vaynerchuk claims that voice driven AI devices will continue to grow in popularity in the next decade. Speaking at WCIT 2019 the businessman says […]
Almost two-thirds of workers say they would trust a robot over their manager
“Much talk of workplace automation paints a picture of an apocalyptic stand-off between humans and their robot replacements. But the ultimate relationship may be much more […]
Researchers design a solution for traffic management that helps reduce jams and pollution in cities
” A team of researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and the Université Paul Sabatier-Toulouse III (France) have developed a system that is […]
Nanotechnology And The Future Of Medicine
” Nanotechnology is a growing sector of medical technology, and it encompasses everything from pill cameras to smart pills that detect and report on medication […]
Advancements Produce Energy-Positive Electric Vehicles – In New Zealand, a solar boat produces enough extra energy to power three homes.
“Researchers at IDTechEx recently unveiled their report entitled Solar Cars, Buses, Trucks, Trains 2020-2030. The report offers perspective on how a number of transportation technologies are […]
Highest throughput 3-D printer is the future of manufacturing
“Northwestern University researchers have developed a new, futuristic 3D printer that is so big and so fast it can print an object the size of […]
The rise and rise of service robots
” The global demand for service robots is on a significant rise. Global companies are now increasingly adopting logistic systems as well as inspection and […]
Virtual walking system for re-experiencing the journey of another person
” A research team consisting of Professor Michiteru Kitazaki from the Toyohashi University of Technology, Associate Professor Tomohiro Amemiya from the University of Tokyo, and […]
AI to ‘fundamentally shift’ global balance of power
“The focus of Australia’s cyber diplomacy is expanding to include “grand strategy in technology”, as well as engagement with technology firms and governments. Rapidly maturing […]
The company behind the world’s first subscription-based electric vehicle says it’s so good, it will lead to a ‘post-SUV era’
“Canoo, a Los Angeles-based company, has unveiled its eponymous flagship vehicle: the world’s first subscription-only electric vehicle. The carmaker decided to make their vehicles a one-month payment […]
A social robot to enhance children’s handwriting skills
” Researchers at CHILI Lab (Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) in Switzerland and GAIPS Lab (University of Lisbon) in Portugal have recently developed an autonomous system designed to assist […]
A California City Tested Universal Basic Income. Here’s How Recipients Spent the $500 in Free Money
“The first data from an experiment in a California city where needy people get $500 a month from the government shows they spend most of […]
This Non-Profit Is Fighting Global Poverty with Blockchain and Chocolate
“According to a report published by Fast Company on October 7, 2019, Netherlands-based FairChain Foundation, in association with the United Nations Development Programme, has launched a blockchain pilot to […]
Watch a Paralyzed Man “Walk” Using a Mind-Reading Exoskeleton
“A French man was able to regain control over all four of his paralyzed limbs thanks to a mind-controlled exoskeleton suit, the BBC reports. A video shows […]
Scientists devise method of harvesting electricity from slight differences in air temperature. New tech promises 3x the generation of equivalent solar panels.
“Today’s energy-hungry global society is struggling with how to mitigate the effects of man-made climate change, and under what conditions of voluntary/coercive adaptation. Present fossil […]
In-ear silicon speakers for the internet of voice
“”Hey Goosilexa, can I go swimming?” Today, we receive synthetically spoken answers to questions aimed at helping to make our decisions easier. Increasingly, voice-based services […]
The Future of Work in 2030
“There’s a very challenging problem ahead of us that I think is good to address, and for sure: there’s a lot of talk about this […]
French Entrepreneur Creates Light Without Electricity
“Participating in a student design competition with the theme biology was Sandra Rey, 29. She got to watch videos on YouTube about bioluminescent sea creatures when she believed […]
$2 million study looks at hyperloop – 700 mph transit – that would cross Pennsylvania
“Will a hyperloop work in Pennsylvania? That’s the question officials from legislative and executive branches, statewide agencies, organizations and departments, as well as a handful […]
UPS introduces hybrid, long-range trucks that change modes based on where they are
” UPS is introducing 15 new vehicles to its U.K. fleet that offer extended driving range versus traditional EVs, but that are also capable of […]
Virtual reality batting practice head-set is Dodgers’ real-life preparation tool
“Matt Beaty had seen it before. The floppy blond hair. The low leg kick. The towering overhead release point. The blistering sinker with a late, […]
Volkswagen’s electric future is quickly taking shape
“The world’s biggest carmaker announced Friday that it had struck a deal with Sweden’s Northvolt to build a giant battery factory in Germany. It also […]
Power Ledger Launches DLT Platform to Foster Clean Energy Monetization
In a blog post on September 9, 2019, Power Ledger (POWR), an Australian energy trading software company and distributed ledger technology (DLT) project, announced that it […]
A Swiss house built by robots promises to revolutionize the construction industry
“Erecting a new building ranks among the most inefficient, polluting activities humans undertake. The construction sector is responsible for nearly 40% of the world’s total […]
New augmented reality head mounted display offers unrivaled viewing experience
“Cambridge engineers have developed a new augmented reality (AR) head mounted display (HMD) that delivers a realistic 3-D viewing experience, without the commonly associated side […]
The Palestinian entrepreneur bringing power to Gaza
“When Palestinian entrepreneur Majd Mashharawi left Gaza for the first time in 2017, she counted herself lucky to be among a small minority able to get away […]
Alzheimer’s symptoms reversed by head-worn device using electromagnetic waves
“There is finally some encouraging news for the millions of people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease (AD). NeuroEM Therapeutics, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, has announced findings […]