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Purdue Researchers Develop Tech To Get Roads Back in Service Faster
Purdue researchers have developed a technique that removes the guesswork from determining whether or not a recently repaired chip-sealed road is ready to return to service.
Google and the Allen Institute Develop AI that Finishes Sentences
An artificial intelligence (AI) system capable of finishing sentences has been developed by Google and the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence.
Study: Video Chat May Stave Off Loneliness, Sadness in Senior Citizens
Because social isolation and depression in senior citizens can often accompany changes such as the loss of a spouse or a family member moving far away, it is estimated that roughly 5% of adults age 50 and over are likely living with depression. That estimate inspired researchers from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland, Oregon, to determine whether any of the communication technologies available today might combat such depression.
Video: Ultra-Thin Electronic Tattoos Can Power Wearables
The devices adhere to human skin with water, much the same way as a child’s temporary decorative tattoo.
Japanese Robot’s Face is the Most Expressive Yet
Researchers from Osaka University in Japan have created a new method to make android robots more expressive.
$30 Million STEM Scholarship Program to Begin Next Year
The program sponsored by Lockheed Martin will give the funds to 200 students.
Nepal's First Robotic Waitstaff is Now Taking Orders
As diners settle in for a meal at Nepal’s Naulo restaurant, they might be in for a bit of a surprise: the waiter is a robot.
IoT Solutions: Dramatic Reduction in Sensor Power Consumption
An innovative approach to reducing power consumption in sensor nodes may prove a significant step forward for IoT deployment.
U.S. Army Hopes to Attract New Recruits with Video Games
Plagued by low recruitment levels, the United States Army is preparing to launch an esports team to attract America’s youth.
L'Oreal Develops Wearable to Monitor UV, Pollution and Pollen Exposure
Although known for cosmetics and beauty products, L’Oreal is fast becoming a name in the wearables market.
Study Looks at Effectiveness of Hands-Only CPR Training Kiosks
Following the installation of the first-of-its-kind kiosk in the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport back in 2013, hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training kiosks have been cropping up in more public places, leading a team of researchers to wonder about their effectiveness when stacked against traditional hands-only CPR training methods.
3D Printing, Digital Photogrammetry and Laser Scanning Used to Recreate 122-Year-Old Train Car
University of South Florida developers have successfully 3D printed a model of a century-old Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey business train car.
"Robocop" Debuting at the Singapore Summit
To demonstrate its devotion to all things high-tech, Singapore has debuted a new member of its police force: an actual robotic police officer.
Six Things You Need to Know About Group Term Life Insurance (and How to Get it Fast)
The most flexible type of insurance to protect the goals and dreams of your family, should your untimely death occur, is group term life insurance.
Some U.K. Companies to Consider Microchipping Employees
Swedish company Biohax announced that it will be working with several well-known firms in the U.K. to microchip their employees.
Was an Amazon Echo Witness to a Murder?
A United States judge is asking Amazon to turn over audio recordings captured by an Amazon Echo located in a Farmington, New Hampshire, home where two women died.
Researchers: 5 Minute Scan May Predict Cognitive Decline
An international team of researchers, led by University College London (UCL), determined that a five-minute scan might detect a person's risk of dementia, well before symptoms of the disease emerge.
Looking for Love with Help from AI
Those in search of love may get a helping hand from an entirely unexpected source: artificial intelligence (AI).
Facebook Messenger Gives Users a 10-Minute Window to Delete Sent Messages
Users of Facebook Messenger will be given a 10-minute window to reconsider messages they’ve sent on the social media platform.
AI Gets a Face with New Social Robot
The next generation of social robots is on its way from Sweden-based startup Furhat Robotics, and they are among the most realistic and relatable social robots yet.