TECH & INNOVATION

Breaking News: Deepfake Technology and the Damage It Causes

TECH & INNOVATION 10.18.2019 08:56 AM

It was not senseless that Stephen Hawking warned: machines could do away with mankind. And it's not a joke that Elon Musk does promise free artificial intelligence (AI) for everybody. Everything is serious enough. Though AI has not been created in full yet, and the perspectives of such a creation seem rather vague for the nearest future, machine learning is one of the hottest trends to correspond to these warnings and promises.

Why Grocery Delivery Is Expected to Explode

10.17.2019 23:36 PM

Online grocery shopping is growing, and based on current statistics, the industry is going through a sharp growth curve - and one that may open up new opportunities for small businesses. Based on recent surveys from Statistica, an online data platform, grocery shopping was projected to grow from $14 billion in annual sales in 2017 to $29 billion by 2021.

How to Keep Abreast of Scientific Developments with the Help of Social Media

10.17.2019 11:50 AM

The area of science is an expansive one and one that is constantly in flux. With this being the case, it can be hard to keep track of the latest advances that the various sectors of the scientific community throw up.

The New Online Platform, Modsy, Gets Rid of Furniture Purchase Blues

10.17.2019 07:44 AM

Modsy, an online program, is the solution to the furniture and interior design blues that consumers face.

On Inventions and Inspiration: The Life and Times of Woodie Flowers

10.17.2019 07:16 AM

With Dr. Woodie Flowers' passing, we take the opportunity to look back at his work and the legacy he left behind.

The Ultimate Camouflage: Invisibility Screen Completely Hides Soldiers and Vehicles

10.17.2019 07:09 AM

Invisible screening technology called Quantum Stealth renders objects invisible to the naked eye, infrared detection, and thermal imaging.

University of Pittsburgh Researchers Unveil Marijuana Breathalyzer

10.16.2019 11:53 AM

With the push to legalize marijuana nationwide gaining steam, law enforcement across the country has become more concerned about drivers operating motor vehicles while under the influence. Legalization has further caused researchers to scramble to find a way to quickly detect marijuana without requiring lab testing.

Company Aims to Make Safer Environment with Fire-Resistant Paint

10.16.2019 11:02 AM

A company based in India has recently developed a new type of fire-resistant paint that can withstand high temperatures for up to two hours.

4 Expected Benefits of Driverless Cars We are Ready to Welcome

10.15.2019 19:52 PM

You might have seen blockbuster movies like 'Transformer' just for the sake of fun while thinking that it can never turn into reality. Similarly, you wouldn't have ever thought that movies showing autonomous cars can see the dawn of reality.

No More Exploding Phones: Innovative Flexible Battery, Now Self-Extinguishing

10.15.2019 06:41 AM

Researchers from the John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory further developed their innovative battery technology to show unprecedented fire resistance.

Remembering Dr. Woodie Flowers, the Father of Educational Robotics

10.14.2019 06:00 AM

Dr. Woodie Flowers, multi-awarded MIT professor and co-founder of the international youth organization FIRST, passed away on October 12, 2019.

Having Trouble Breaking a Habit? Amazon's Pavlok is Here to Help You

10.14.2019 04:57 AM

Pavlok is a bracelet that sends small electric zap to help you break your bad habit. Cutting off things that you know are bad for you can be difficult, especially if you are doing it for years.

Germany has Made a Train that Only Emits Water, Find Out How it Works

10.14.2019 03:57 AM

Germany unveiled the world's first hydrogen-powered train. As we all know, the number one contributor to pollution is vehicles. This is the reason why Germany has presented the world's first train that runs fully on hydrogen power.

Unwinding is Now a Scientific Way to Chill

10.14.2019 03:43 AM

Unwinding fibers could potentially be the base of a new cooling technique. (Photo : University of Texas) The commercial and industrial demand for cooling techniques and technologies are currently based on the thermodynamic principles of refrigeration cycles by compression and expansion.

Self-Sterilizing Graphene Filter Effectively Eliminates Airborne Bacteria

10.12.2019 06:26 AM

Researchers at Rice University and the Texas A&M Health Science Center are looking into using laser-induced graphene to filter pathogens from the air.

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