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03/19/2021
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By Cassie B.
Researchers are getting closer to solving the ancient mystery of the world’s first computer
When you think of early computers, you might be imagining bulky old machines like the Apple II. However, only one device has the true bragging rights when it comes to being the world’s first computer: the 2,000-year-old Antikythera mechanism. Although modern scientists have never quite understood how it worked, researchers have taken a big step […]
01/03/2021
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By Cassie B.
France and China are working on bionic “terminator” troops
It may not be long before the world has to contend with armies of Terminator troops. We already know that China is developing biologically enhanced “super soldiers,” and now the French military has been given the go-ahead to create so-called “augmented soldiers” by the armed forces ministry’s ethical committee. France said it is seeking to […]
12/09/2020
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By Cassie B.
Future cars will do your thinking for you: AI tech designed by scientists will determine when to correct you
Although self-driving cars are being used in some places, there are still some technical challenges that need to be overcome before they are adopted on a wider scale. In the meantime, however, similar technology is making its way into the cars people drive every day in hopes of making the experience safer for everyone on […]
09/04/2020
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By Cassie B.
When the voices in your head are giving orders: Pentagon scientists say “talking laser” that beams messages directly into your head coming soon
It may sound like something you only see in science fiction, but experts say we may be just a few years away from “talking lasers” that have the power to beam messages right into our heads. A military initiative known as the Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Directorate is working on laser weapons that are capable of […]
06/13/2020
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By Cassie B.
Patent shows how your nervous system can be manipulated through your TV or computer screen
If you thought the idea of manipulating the human nervous system via TV screens and computer monitors was reserved solely for the realm of science fiction, think again. Registered patents indicate that this may not be quite as far-fetched as it sounds. The 6506148 B2 patent, entitled: “Nervous System Manipulation By Electromagnetic Fields From Monitors,” […]
08/30/2019
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By Cassie B.
Promising new study shows path for reducing the environmental impact of making plastics
Manufacturing products like steel, plastics and iron is the world’s top source of energy consumption, and it also releases carbon dioxide as a byproduct. Researchers have long been looking for ways to make these processes more eco-friendly, and now chemical engineers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology have come up with a novel approach to making […]
08/21/2019
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By Cassie B.
New line of clothing aims to render surveillance cameras useless
If you find the idea of surveillance cameras tracking your every move unsettling, a new line of clothing was created with you in mind. The Adversarial Fashion Collection features garments that enable you to camouflage yourself as a car to confuse surveillance cameras. The clothes are covered in images of license plates that will cause […]
08/05/2019
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By Cassie B.
Artificial justice: Estonia is building a robot judge to settle backlogged cases
Estonia has come up with a solution to its backlog of small claims disputes that is as novel as it is disturbing: They’re building a robot judge to decide on pending cases. As outrageous as it sounds, officials from the country’s Ministry of Justice have asked Chief Data Officer Ott Velsberg to design an artificial […]
11/15/2018
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By Cassie B.
A cheaper alternative? Scientists looking at converting plastic waste into hydrogen fuel
The problem of plastic waste pollution shows no signs of letting up. Around eight million tons of plastic waste are making their way into our oceans every year, and the problem is only expected to get worse as plastic production will need to grow by three or four times by 2050 to meet demand. Although […]
09/11/2018
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By Cassie B.
Chemistry breakthrough called “diamene” could lead to incredible body armor no thicker than aluminum foil
When you think of body armor, no one would blame you for conjuring up images of knights clad in plate armor so bulky that they can barely move. Of course, it was a small price for them to pay for the protection it offered. Modern protective wear isn’t quite as bulky, but it’s not exactly […]
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