HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Thousands of Lives Could Be Saved by Earlier Introduction of Autonomous Vehicles, According to Report
Instead of waiting until the technology behind autonomous vehicles is perfected before being widely used in the U.S., research from the RAND Corporation indicates that using the technology — imperfect though it may be — could still save thousands of lives each year.
Students Develop Eye-activated Controller
The sensor, called Vee Vee, will be placed on the wearer’s temple and will, through commands sent via eye movement, allow the wearer to control items such as electric wheelchairs, door locks and drones.
Robotic Exploration and Settlement of Lunar Caves
Now that the existence of lunar caves has been confirmed, the caves need to be explored, mapped and characterized. Before human astronauts are sent to explore the caves, robotic explorers will be designed and sent to the moon cave because there are too many unknown factors.
Shopping with Amazon's New Augmented Reality Feature
Joining a growing number of retailers adding augmented reality (AR) features to their apps and websites, Amazon announced this week the launch of its new AR feature called AR View, which is available in the Amazon app for iOS devices.
Law Enforcement Beginning to Embrace Drone Tech
With the number of drones being used by United States law enforcement agencies doubling in 2016, the technology is modifying how officers are accomplishing some of their day-to-day tasks.
Using AI to Prevent Suicide
Training an artificial intelligence computer program to both recognize and identify emotions, a professor of psychology at Carnegie Mellon believes that how the brain processes certain words can be an important indicator of suicidal tendencies in an individual.
Traffic Signal Countdown Timers May Reduce Fatal Car Accidents
With roughly 20 percent of fatal traffic accidents in the United States occurring in dilemma zones (intersections where drivers decide to stop or go when a traffic light changes from green to yellow) in 2016, researchers from Oregon State University believe that traffic signal countdown timers (TSCT) will help reduce that percentage.
Television Advertisements Tailored to the Viewer
Watching television could become an entirely different experience thanks to software called Dive that lets the viewer control advertisements with the touch of a button.
The Robot Uprising Won't Be as Dire as First Predicted
As the threat of being replaced by robots and other technology looms, workers can rest a bit easier with the release of a new study that re-examines the percentage of workers likely to be replaced by automation.
Algorithm Helps Identify Bodies Found Decades Ago
Thanks to new fingerprinting technology, the FBI and medical examiner offices throughout the country have been able to identify over 200 bodies found between the mid-1970s and late 1990s.
New, High-tech Terminal Opens in Singapore Airport
A new terminal in Singapore’s Changi Airport opened this week, offering travelers a fully automated experience.
Small Words May Reveal Identity of Email Author
According to a research team from Nottingham Trent University, an email’s author can be determined from just a couple of words.
Scary Stories Using Artificial Intelligence
The stories that result from this back and forth between participants and the AI system are often weird and unpredictable, according to researchers.
The Birth of the Data Engineer
It’s probably no surprise that data science and data engineering are growing. But what’s the difference, if any, between these two fields, and how does one become a data engineer?
Seeing the Doctor...Online
Inspired by a recent Pew Research Center study that determined six out of 10 Americans sought medical information online in 2013, researchers conducted a study to evaluate the quality of the health information available online.
Venture to Develop Smart Medical Patch
The patch offers a simple way for patients to administer and monitor medicine intake.
Informational Video May Help Curb Gambling Addiction
Researchers from the University of Waterloo are hoping a video will help prevent people from developing gambling addictions—particularly to slot machines.
MW Industries Acquired by American Securities
MW Industries announced that MWI was acquired by affiliates of American Securities in partnership with MWI management on September 29, 2017.
Online Ads to Track Your Location, App Use
Researchers from the University of Washington believe that smartphone ads purchased for the purpose of tracking a consumer's movements and app habits can be acquired for as little as $1,000.
LEGO Set to Release "Women of NASA" Kit
As holiday gift-giving season draws near, LEGO has announced the release of its “Women of NASA” kit.