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04/06/2018
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By Lance D Johnson
Amazon patent admits it will listen in real-time for “trigger words” that could get you arrested and imprisoned
An Amazon patent, filed in June 12, 2017, reveals a massive conspiracy to spy on you using a “voice sniffer algorithm.” If approved by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, this artificial intelligence can be embedded inside Amazon devices, including the Amazon Alexa. The “voice sniffer algorithm” would take advantage of the microphones already built […]
03/22/2018
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By Lance D Johnson
Scientists have improved the efficiency of converting solar energy into hydrogen with a metal-free photocatalyst
Scientists from Tianjin University in China have discovered a more efficient way to convert solar energy into hydrogen, for more novel energy production in the absence of sunlight. The breakthrough discovery uses a metal-free photo-catalyst to convert solar energy into hydrogen. The discovery proves to be eleven times more efficient than previous energy generators that used […]
03/21/2018
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By Lance D Johnson
Photodynamic treatments for human health and the food supply: Light compounds being developed that will fight microbial infections and cancer
A new field of medical science is emerging from six universities and five partner organizations in Europe. The POLYTHEA project, coordinated at the University of Limoges, aims to train doctorate candidates in the field of photodynamic treatments. Researchers are learning how to develop active light compounds that fight cancer and microbial infections. The new field […]
03/04/2018
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By Lance D Johnson
FREAKY: Boston Dynamics’ SpotMini robo-dogs can coordinate, navigate, open doors, climb stairs and even load the dishwasher
A secretive robot project by Boston Dynamics is turning heads. In a 45 second video titled, “Hey Buddy, Can You Give Me a Hand?” you can catch a glimpse of SpotMini, Boston Dynamic’s robotic dog that can coordinate with other robots, open doors, climb stairs, and even load the dishwasher. The singular robot arm can […]
10/17/2017
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By Lance D Johnson
New battlefield robot introduced with a robotic arm and a built-in machine gun for “target suppression”
Unveiled for the first time at Defense and Security Equipment International (DSEI), a new unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) features a robotic arm and a built-in machine gun for “target suppression.” The UGV is named the Ironclad. It is designed and equipped to take on tough military tasks, ranging from explosives ordinance disposal, casualty evacuation, and […]
09/19/2017
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By Lance D Johnson
Latest lithium-ion battery uses water-salt solution, reducing risk of fire and explosion in household electronics
Researchers have devised a powerful and safe military-grade battery that can also be used in the home. The new technology opens the door for the development of safe, powerful, durable, and efficient 4-volt batteries. The latest lithium-ion battery was developed by tech experts at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory and researchers from the University of […]
09/12/2017
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By Lance D Johnson
U.S. military to have more ROBOT soldiers than human by the year 2025
Warfare is being reinvented. Like a scene out of The Terminator, the future of warfare is destined to include robot soldiers, unmanned aerial assault, and self-driving, weaponized vehicles. An $11 million contract approved by the Pentagon has been awarded to Six3 Advanced Systems. The US Department of Defense is calling on Six3 to “design, develop, […]
03/31/2017
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By Lance D Johnson
Is human DNA the breakthrough in storage we have been looking for?
Two researchers have discovered a new technique that maximizes the storage potential of human DNA. A full computer operating system, old films, and even computer viruses can now be stored inside human DNA molecules. Researchers are trying to streamline and perfect the process using algorithms. Columbia University’s Yaniv Erlich and New York Genome Center’s Dina Zielinski […]
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