News AI debates its own ethics at Oxford University, concludes the only way to be safe is “no AI at all” December 18, 2021
Future Microphone-enabled smart devices are a huge privacy concern, but most of us aren’t aware of it November 23, 2021
Future Why lithium-ion batteries have become dirt cheap: R&D November 22, 2021 - Updated on November 23, 2021
Science Hall thrusters will use sunlight to carry probe into deep space September 21, 2021 - Updated on October 11, 2021
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News The relationship between social media and cryptocurrencies is not healthy June 23, 2021 - Updated on April 12, 2022
Design Seoul is replacing street lamps with smart poles that offer electricity and WiFi April 1, 2021
Future Artificial Intelligence can debate and it’s pretty good at it (but not as good as the best humans) March 17, 2021
News Posting edited photos on social media could hurt your self-esteem March 2, 2021 - Updated on May 21, 2021
Future Marine sponges inspire stronger, lighter skyscrapers and bridges February 18, 2021 - Updated on April 22, 2023
Materials The first 3D printed house in the US is now officially on sale — for $300,000 January 29, 2021 - Updated on February 2, 2021
News Rollable devices that turn phones into tablets or electronic scrolls are now here January 12, 2021
News Elon Musk is acting like a ‘Space Karen’, says scientist in hilarious Twitter tirade November 16, 2020 - Updated on November 17, 2020
News Why China (and other countries) are banning Wikipedia November 9, 2020 - Updated on January 16, 2023
Research This AI can tell which Instagram photos are edited October 16, 2020 - Updated on October 18, 2020
News AI style guide that flags politically incorrect language and tone snatches $5M funding October 12, 2020 - Updated on October 13, 2020
Tech Can Blockchain Technologies Combat the Coronavirus? October 6, 2020 - Updated on October 7, 2020
Tech The Best Data Backup Practices from Microsoft Azure September 1, 2020 - Updated on November 27, 2020
Astronomy Scientists spot space debris in daylight, helping satellites ‘social distance’ September 1, 2020
News China launches the last of 55 satellites for its own GPS system June 23, 2020 - Updated on January 16, 2023
News Virtual private networks grow popular under the lockdown June 16, 2020 - Updated on June 18, 2020
Science Uber’s AI lets driverless cars accurately predict the movement of other vehicles April 24, 2020 - Updated on May 20, 2020
Future India’s first political deepfake during elections is deeply concerning February 19, 2020 - Updated on August 23, 2020
News Password meters may actually help make your data less secure by offering ‘misleading’ advice December 19, 2019
Biology New, free app modifies antibiotics to work against drug-resistant infections November 18, 2019
News Protesters in Chile bring down police drones using simple laser pointers. Lots and lots of laser pointers November 14, 2019
News Researchers teach AI to design, say it did ‘quite good’ but won’t steal your job (yet) November 7, 2019