Category Archives: Technology

How a bottle of wine revealed massive GDPR waste

We all see them: those annoying pop-up boxes appearing on our screens asking us to consent to websites’ privacy and digital cookie policies. You probably don’t read them, instead you frantically rush the messages away by clicking “yes, I accept” without even thinking. In fact, it’s so rare to engage with jargon that free wine… Read More »

What is Neuralink and how does it work? First implant removed from patient’s brain

Neuralink’s first human brain implant did not go as smoothly as hoped after the device began to separate from the patient’s brain, the company explained in a blog post Wednesday. Nolan Arbaugh, a 29-year-old quadriplegic, had surgery to insert a Neuralink chip into his brain in February. However, there is a series of ultra-thin threads… Read More »

‘Dancing’ raisins – a simple kitchen experiment reveals how objects can draw energy from their surroundings and come to life

Scientific discovery doesn’t always require a high-tech laboratory or a big budget. Many people have a top-notch laboratory in their own home, namely their kitchen. The kitchen offers many opportunities to see and explore what physicists call soft matter and complex liquids. Everyday events like Cheerios clumping in milk or the rings left when coffee… Read More »

Big Tech sees neurotechnology as the next AI frontier

Neurotechnology using artificial intelligence opens the door to new possibilities in healthcare that did not exist before. For decades, companies and researchers have been exploring implantable devices that interpret signals in the brain and translate them into words or physical commands. The technology is not new, but now artificial intelligence is accelerating advances and allowing… Read More »

Why Are China, the US, and Big Tech Racing to Leverage Quantum Computing and Artificial Intelligence?

Credit – Getty Images/Science Photo Library KWhen Lawrence Gasman was looking for a PhD topic in the 1970s, computer labs were already teeming with smart people proposing clever work on artificial intelligence. “But the problem was, we had nothing to run them on,” he says. “The processors needed were not available.” It has taken half… Read More »

British-made ‘unhackable’ navigation system flown for the first time in the world

A British-made, uncompressible quantum navigation system has been flown and operated in an aircraft for the first time. This breakthrough comes at a time when the threat from satellite jammers is increasing, preventing traditional GPS from working on both civilian and military aircraft. Current navigation methods rely on satellites for navigation, making them susceptible to… Read More »

Stunning images show how coral reefs could become a reality off the coast of Wales

Coral reefs, known for their vibrant biodiversity, are unfortunately under threat. With the iconic Great Barrier Reef in Australia now experiencing its fifth mass bleaching event in eight years, the focus has shifted to global restoration projects aimed at protecting these underwater ecosystems. As global sea temperatures continue to rise, scientists believe waters once considered… Read More »

I was driving to and from work with an AI app that detected potholes in the road, and that was the new Google Maps

Artificial intelligence (artificial intelligence) is becoming more and more present in our daily lives, and programmers are constantly finding new applications for this technology. Broadly speaking, artificial intelligence allows computers to simulate human intelligence and problem-solving skills. In recent years it has often been associated with science fiction movies such as Terminator. But technology has… Read More »