Category Archives: Technology

DreamWorks’ ‘Wild Robot’ Will Surprise Audiences at Annecy Animation Festival and How Lupita Nyong’o Discovered the Film’s Voice of Kindness

SPECIAL: The fundamental principle underlying DreamWorks Animation Wild Robot The producers of the film, produced by Jeff Hermann, in which Lupita Nyong’o voices the robot Roz, and directed and written by Chris Sanders, say that kindness is important. Based on Peter Brown’s 2016 best-selling book, the film will be released in the US on September… Read More »

Why is exercise good for your brain as well as your body?

A satisfactory night’s sleep has long been considered a cure for all diseases, especially in clearing harmful toxins from the brain. Neuroscientists have long believed that deep sleep helps clear problematic debris from the brain, clearing many proteins and metabolites thought to play a role in the development of the nervous system. Alzheimer’s and other… Read More »

African elephants use names to call each other, research shows

A new study suggests that wild African elephants may address each other using personalized calls that resemble personal names used by humans. While dolphins are known to call to each other by imitating the signature whistle of the dolphin they wish to address, and parrots have been found to address each other in a similar… Read More »

I’m investigating school shootings. Here’s what AI can and can’t do to stop them:

Editor’s Note: David Riedman is the founder. K-12 School Shooting Database, an open-source research project documenting school shootings since 1966. He conducts research on gun violence in schools and is the author of numerous peer-reviewed articles on homeland security policy, critical infrastructure protection, and emergency management. He previously served as a firefighter and emergency medical… Read More »

Scientists grow ‘mini intestines’ to study Crohn’s disease

To help understand Crohn’s disease, scientists have grown “mini intestines” in the laboratory and discovered DNA changes that may play an important role in the disease. These mini organs, also known as organoids, could be used in the future to determine the best treatment for an individual patient and enable more precise and personalized treatments,… Read More »

Whall Four-Slice Toaster is on sale on Amazon

Whether you accidentally fall asleep after your alarm clock goes off or you find there’s more traffic than usual on your commute (surprise!), mornings can be unpredictable. Something is Is it under your control? Enjoy perfectly golden toast for breakfast – if you have the right toaster. For consistency, the Whall Four-Slice Toaster gets high… Read More »

British television presenter Dr. Michael Mosley reached millions by being his own guinea pig

RHODES, Greece (AP) — Dr. Michael Mosley was his own guinea pig. The British television presenter put his body to the test in the name of science by swallowing tapeworms, injecting snake venom and letting leeches suck his blood. What didn’t kill him made him more popular, reaching millions through BBC programs such as “Trust… Read More »

Biden and Trump may forget names or personal details, but here’s what really matters when assessing whether they’re cognitively ready for the job.

Some Americans are questioning whether older people like Joe Biden and Donald Trump are cognitively qualified to be president, amid reports that the candidates are mixing up names when speaking and having trouble remembering details of past personal events. I believe these reports are clearly alarming. However, it is problematic to evaluate candidates’ knowledge based… Read More »

Analyst: Apple’s ‘problem’ is slowing down customer upgrades

As Apple’s (AAPL) Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) approaches, investors are focusing on the tech giant’s new offerings, with particular emphasis on advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). Bokeh Capital Partners Chief Investment Officer Kim Forrest joins Catalysts to share her perspectives on this highly anticipated event. Forrest considers Apple the “go-to device” in the developed world.… Read More »