Technology giant Microsoft has been granted a patent for a brain control device that can give users mind control powers to operate apps with just their brains, without any movement. Continue reading Microsoft patents ‘mind control’ brain interface
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China launches new scientific research ship
A Chinese university has launched a new deep ocean scientific research ship in Shanghai. Continue reading China launches new scientific research ship
Stingray soft robot may promote bio-inspired robotics
Scientists have developed a tissue-based soft robot that mimics the biomechanics of a stingray, a finding that could lead to advances in bio-inspired robotics, regenerative medicine and medical diagnostics. Continue reading Stingray soft robot may promote bio-inspired robotics
3D printing technique that creates super soft organ replicas
A team of researchers have found a new 3D printing technique that allows them to replicate biological structures which could be used for tissue regeneration and replicate organs. Continue reading 3D printing technique that creates super soft organ replicas
Instrument that could convert dogs’ bark into human language
Scientists in the US are working on an instrument that would use artificial intelligence (AI) to learn and translate animals vocalisations and facial expressions into simple English. Continue reading Instrument that could convert dogs’ bark into human language
Google deploys patch for security flaws in chips
To safeguard its customers from potential security bugs in chips, Google has deployed a novel chip-level patch across its entire infrastructure, resulting in only minor declines in performance in most cases. Continue reading Google deploys patch for security flaws in chips
NASA-inspired ‘speed breeding’ method boosts wheat production
Researchers in Australia have found a way to increase wheat production by up to three times through their “speed breeding” procedures inspired by NASA experiments to grow the crop in space. Continue reading NASA-inspired ‘speed breeding’ method boosts wheat production
Google Photos rolls out video collage of smiling pictures
Photo sharing and storage service Google Photos is rolling out short video collages called “Smiles of 2017” that displays smiling pictures of the users accompanied by a song in the background. Continue reading Google Photos rolls out video collage of smiling pictures
This is how your smartphone can help fight cybercrime
Taking cue from tiny variations in the smartphone camera’s sensors, a team of researchers has discovered how to identify smartphones by examining just one photo taken by the device. Continue reading This is how your smartphone can help fight cybercrime
Real-time notifications on Google Maps soon
Google will soon launch a useful update to Google Maps that will give users live guidance and interactive real-time notifications during their journey. Continue reading Real-time notifications on Google Maps soon