Study: Modern electric grid needs smarter modeling for improved resilience
Power systems and communication networks are increasingly interdependent, which can affect the response and recovery times when problems occur. Read More Views: 0
The Moral Machine reexamined: Forced-choice testing does not reveal true wishes
A pair of researchers at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is challenging the findings of the team that published a paper called “The Moral Machine experiment” two years ago. Yochanan Bigman and Kurt Gray claim the results of the experiment were flawed because they did not allow test-takers the option of choosing…
Goodyear’s biodegradable concept tire regenerates its tread
Goodyear recently unveiled a tire concept that could revolutionize the auto industry. Dubbed reCharge, this concept tire would never require replacements or rotations because it regenerates its tread as needed. Read More Views: 0
With a speaker and four microphones, drones can echolocate like bats
Similarly to how bats use echolocation to orient themselves with their surroundings, mathematicians have found that the same can be done with microphones and a speaker on a drone with the help of algebra and geometry. Read More Views: 0
In-sensor computing to speed up machine vision
By applying in-sensor computing of analog data, a team of researchers at Vienna University of Technology’s Institute of Photonics has developed a way to speed up machine vision. In their paper published in the journal Nature, the group describes their design and how well it performed during testing. Yang Chai with Hong Kong Polytechnic University…
New approach to sustainable building takes shape in Boston
A new building about to take shape in Boston’s Roxbury area could, its designers hope, herald a new way of building residential structures in cities. Read More Views: 0
Facebook spies on us but not by recording our calls. Here’s how the social network knows everything
It’s a given that Facebook is listening in on our conversations, right? Read More Views: 0
Google Assistant to read web pages aloud on some devices
“Hey Google, read this page.” Read More Views: 0
Robots on the march to walking like humans
A psychological theory could kickstart improvements in the way robots are able to walk, thanks to a University of Manchester study. Read More Views: 0
Global gathering of ministers determines road safety agenda to 2030
The 3rd Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety convened 1700 delegates from around 140 countries, including more than 70 ministers and vice-ministers and heads of international agencies, civil society organizations, foundations and private companies. Hosted at the request of the UN General Assembly by the Government of Sweden in collaboration with WHO, the theme was…