In their research of how to make airplanes more efficient and lighter, NASA and the Massachusetts institute of Technology found a possible solution. The teams solution was revolutionizing the airplane wing by using triangular shaped struts so that the wing could change passively with different traumas. Check it out!
https://www.technologyreview.com/the-download/612246/google-plus-is-to-be-shut-down-after-private-data-of-half-a-million-users-was/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=tr_social&utm_campaign=site_visitor.unpaid.engagement Some interesting info on google+ that a lot of people did not know about. If you use google services you should read about how a private data breach happen with almost half a million users information.
Researchers at UC Berkley have invented a new 3D printer which uses a resign which reacts to light to create objects being printed. Link: https://mashable.com/video/star-trek-like-replicator-3d-printing-with-light/#suubIBVSfZqa
LINK: https://singularityhub.com/2019/04/05/quantum-computers-could-go-mainstream-sooner-than-we-think/#sm.0000nrb533kqzdcmtg61c1ks1q742 This article spoke to me, because in my lifetime , I want to see the rise of Quantum computers and what they can do. The article raises the interesting point that one day all of our homes could have quantum computers in them.
Aibo’s dark side: Why Illinois bans Sony’s robot dog URL: https://www.cnet.com/news/what-sonys-robot-dog-teaches-us-about-biometric-data-privacy/?ftag=CAD090e536&bhid=24511965249724769829904502714555 You can’t buy sony’s robot dog in any state. In this articale Megan Wollerton exsplains why the Biometric Information Privacy Act(BIPA), does not allow sony to sell Aibo in Illinois. This articale is about a 10 minute read.
URL: https://www.fastcompany.com/90328532/3d-printing-is-quietly-transforming-an-unexpected-industry-museums While museums have somewhat changed over time to accommodate the technology and interests of the period, the adaptation of some museums to the current technology is more interesting and noticeable than ever. The current generation of potential museum goers might not have the easiest time enjoying history and Read more…
URL: https://phys.org/news/2019-04-artificial-intelligence-cell-developmental-dynamics.html Researchers from the VIB-UGent Center for inflammation Research have developed a way to see what happens to a cell when it is activated, changing, or responding to variations in the environment in greater depth. This allows them to track cells throughout there growth and lifetime. Now with computational Read more…
https://www.theendwithjosh.com/podcasts/ep05-artificial-intelligence.htm This is an interesting podcast series called “The End of the World With Josh Clarke.” You may know Josh from the popular podcast, “Stuff You Should Know.” I recommend listening to the entire series. It is 10 episodes long, and explains about some of the top existential threats that Read more…
URL: https://www.cnet.com/how-to/facial-recognition-apple-amazon-google-and-the-race-for-your-face-facebook/ Facial recognition is an ever growing tool being used by developers to gain access to phones and other technology. As cool as it sounds, it has quite a few implications that can be quite useful. For instance, future advancements can allow law enforcement to scan a crowd of Read more…
So it sounds crazy right? I thought it was too. They are developing algorithms for machines to use to predict when a person will die. This could lead to preventing premature deaths! Check it out: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190327142032.htm