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US intelligence calls for footage to train its facial recognition tech
Researchers from the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) team are requesting that companies, cities and academia help build an enormous video dataset for the purpose of training its facial recognition algorithms.
Chicago looks to revise its 1940s-era building code
The new code would represent the first comprehensive revisions to the city's building code in 70 years.
BP and Environmental Defense Fund to collaborate on emission reduction strategies
The oil major will fund a $100 million initiative to cut upstream emissions, and will work with EDF on strategies to reduce methane emissions produced by its operations.
Pests or partners? How termite mounds may help building designers
The researchers found small holes, or pores, in the walls of termite mounds which help them stay cool, ventilated and dry.
Watch how chronoprints catch counterfeit drugs and food
The chronoprinting technique applies image analysis algorithms to help distinguish between genuine and adulterated products by tracking physicochemical changes.
Algorithm signed to record deal with Warner Music Group
A bundle of code is the latest addition to Warner Music Group’s collection of artists, according to reports.
Community in China gets a "robot watchman"
A residential community in Beijing has a new employee to keep watch for suspicious behavior: a “robot watchman.”
Sounds good? Your next cheese could come with its own playlist
The cheese sample exposed to hip hop topped the list in terms of fruitiness; it also was the strongest in terms of smell and taste.
Washington leads in STEM jobs, ranks in top five for innovation
According to a new ranking from personal finance website Wallethub, Washington D.C. is the national leader for STEM jobs.
Woman turns plastic grocery bags into outfit
She spent the winter months knitting together more than 300 plastic grocery bags, fashioning them into a skirt and jacket ensemble.
This scanner technology may speed up airport security lines
The security scanner uses millimeter wave radio frequency technology to screen passengers for concealed threats.
Study: Low-income students, girls receive less encouragement from parents to study computers
The implications could potentially be felt industry-wide, according to researchers, considering estimates that the computer industry will experience a future shortage of qualified computer and technology applicants.
Researcher developing first online polygraph test
A Florida State University researcher is developing an online polygraph test that identifies when someone is lying based on cues in their electronic messages.
Will heavy snows in Colorado ease Arizona's thirst?
Higher snowpack in 2019 is expected to ease but not end the critical water shortage for the Colorado River basin, which drains more than 107,000 square miles in the Rocky Mountain and Desert Southwest regions.
IKEA joins with London artists to construct bird houses from old IKEA furniture
Retail giant IKEA in collaboration with London-based artists, designers and architects is upcycling old IKEA furniture and manufacturing materials and turning them into homes for local wildlife.
Disney, Accenture Interactive create interactive movie posters based on facial recognition tech
Interactive movie posters that use facial recognition technology to reflect the mood of the movie-goer recently made their debut at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Festival in Austin, Texas.
DARPA attempting to build unhackable voting machines
The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is attempting to develop unhackable electronic voting machines.
Harvesting energy by mimicking Aspen tree leaves
The amount of potential power that could be generated is small, but still could power autonomous electrical devices.
New ISO standard calculates product lifecycle environmental costs
The researchers say that many different aspects are taken into consideration and can include energy consumption, climate impact, material use and emissions into water, air and soil.
Video: Soft robot can lift objects 100 times its weight
The gripper can pick up bottles and other small objects, making it useful in factories.