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News & Articles By Zoey Sky
08/20/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Industry experts express concern for the lack of ethics rules in place to protect privacy, free will as brain enhancement technology grows
While technological advances in artificial intelligence aim to augment or even restore human capabilities, experts are worried that this can one day cause more harm than good, making a “call for ethics” necessary to protect our privacy. Now that artificial intelligence and brain-computer interfaces are merging, we might not have to wait too long until […]
08/17/2018
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By Zoey Sky
New paddling submarine needs no engine or power supply
According to a report, a group of scientists has created a unique paddling submarine, which doesn’t need an engine, a power supply, or propellant, using only 3D. The researchers from ETH Zurich, who were led by professor Kristina Shea, collaborated with researchers from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in Pasadena, California, to develop a new propulsion concept for […]
08/12/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Battery breakthrough – Scientists have developed a thermal battery that can gather and store solar heat for use on demand
Batteries keep all sorts of gadgets up and running. Now, a group of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has discovered a way to create a “battery” that can store and release heat “on command—at the flip of a light switch.” The system in the battery works by gathering solar heat or waste heat from the […]
07/31/2018
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By Zoey Sky
A greener way to deliver: Drones save on transportation energy
According to a recent study, consumers could soon be receiving packages delivered by drones, which are being considered as a “green transportation option.” Researchers from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LNLL), Carnegie Mellon University, SRI International, and the University of Colorado at Boulder have determined that “drone-based delivery could reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy use in the transportation sector.” […]
07/31/2018
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By Zoey Sky
A retinal prosthesis is being developed to restore sight to blind people
Can organic printing inks help restore vision? It looks like the answer could soon be a resounding “Yes,” as teams of researchers from Tel Aviv University and Linköping University are developing a simple retinal prosthesis that could restore sight to the blind. The device will be made using affordable and common organic pigments often used in printing inks and cosmetics. The […]
07/23/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Will robots “keep” us? Scientists are already seeing signs of a dystopian future as more robots take jobs from humans
Is artificial intelligence (AI) advancing too fast? According to a report from a management consultancy firm, we are steadily heading down the path to dystopia as robots overtake jobs that help give meaning to our lives. Dr. Subhash Kak, a computing expert at Oklahoma University, explains that while employment gives individuals a “sense of self-worth […]
07/23/2018
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By Zoey Sky
A whole new kind of lie detector: Robots in the court room are able to tell when someone is lying
We often rely on lie detectors or polygraphs, but these devices are not always 100 percent accurate. There are other means to determine if an individual is lying, such as by observing micro-movements, or movements that we subconsciously make while lying. These can include anything from a raised eyebrow to tilting our heads. Now, a group […]
07/15/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Green thumb in space: NASA has decided that gardening in space is crucial for the next generation of explorers
Aside from having to adjust to an environment that’s vastly different from Earth’s, future explorers will have to learn how to grow their own food so they can have access to vegetables while they’re exploring space. However, this isn’t as easy as cultivating a garden in your backyard. In space, astronauts will have to deal […]
06/23/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Virtual reality now being used for pain intervention and PTSD treatment
A well-written story can be compelling, regardless of the form it takes. A good book or movie can help you escape, even if only for a couple of hours. But can such a story help reshape your lived experience? While this sounds like something out of the newest sci-fi movie, an identical concept is being […]
06/11/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Researchers create a device that cancels out noise pollution by half
While trains in Singapore are a convenient way to travel, living near train tracks could mean that you sometimes have to suffer through the constant noise of trains passing by. However, researchers are currently working on noise reduction technology that could soon help address this issue. According to a team of researchers from Nanyang Technological University […]
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