NASA plans to flight bacteria-equipped balloons during the upcoming eclipse
During August 21st’s eclipse, NASA intends to flight several balloons with bacteria colonies to study how they react and change in space.
Google’s AlphaGO AI deposes Ke Jie, the world’s number one Go player
Google’s AlphaGO AI has successfully beaten Ke Jie, the world’s number one Go player, in the first game of a three-part series.
Smartphone use reverses a 40-year decline in car accidents in the US
According to a new study conducted by the National Safety Council, smartphone use while driving has reversed a 40-year decline in road accidents.
Reebok is developing bio-degradable, plant-based shoes
Reebok has launched a new initiative dubbed Cotton + Corn, which is developing sneakers that can be composted after they’ve been worn out.
How researchers are using white hat hacking to combat disease
Researchers have begun using ethical hacking techniques to combat devastating diseases; Clare Garrard explains what you need to know!
Apple is set to join Microsoft, Google and more in a Partnership on AI
Apple has announced its plans to join Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Amazon and IMB in a research group focussed on the development of AI.
Google’s DeepMind AI can now lip read after watching hours of video footage
Google’s DeepMind AI has been trained to lip read more accurately than a professional human lip reader after watching hours of video footage.
Apple begins researching how iPhones can monitor patients with Parkinson’s Disease
Apple has reportedly begun researching how the iPhone and Apple Watch can be used to passively gather data from patients suffering from Parkinson’s Disease.
Researchers develop a USB stick which can measure HIV levels
Researchers at the Imperial College of London alongside DNA Electronics have developed a new USB stick which can measure HIV levels in under 30 minutes.
‘Asgardia’ is a new, conceptual nation that’ll live in space
A group of scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs and legal experts have come together to conceptualize ‘Asgardia’ – a new nation that’ll exist in space.