One of the holy grails in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) is giving machines the ability to predict intent when interacting with humans. Read More https://techxplore.com/news/2020-03-humans-ai-second-guessing.html Views: 0
With offices across the country shuttered and workers being asked to work remotely when they can, the nation is relying on the robustness of the internet and technology infrastructure as never before. To understand the issues in play, the Gazette spoke with Jim Waldo, chief technology officer for the Harvard John A. Paulson School of…
The growing sense of urgency around development of fusion technology for energy production in the United States got another boost this week with the release of a community consensus report by a diverse group of researchers from academia, government labs, and industry. High among its recommendations is development of a pilot fusion power plant, an…
Using a novel type of cameras, researchers from the University of Zurich have demonstrated a flying robot that can detect and avoid fast-moving objects. A step towards drones that can fly faster in harsh environments, accomplishing more in less time. Read More https://techxplore.com/news/2020-03-drone-dodgeballand.html Views: 0
Air Canada said the flag carrier would suspend most international flights by the end of March to stop the spread of the coronavirus after the US-Canadian border was partially closed. Read More https://techxplore.com/news/2020-03-air-canada-majority-international-flights.html Views: 0
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire accused Amazon on Thursday of placing “unacceptable” pressure on employees after unions claimed the retailer will not pay staff who refuse to go in to work fearing coronavirus contagion. Read More https://techxplore.com/news/2020-03-france-amazon-unacceptable-pressure-workers.html Views: 0
Seven Middle Eastern countries have suspended all commercial flights due to a fast-spreading new virus as the aviation industry’s largest trade association announced Thursday that airlines in the region have already lost more than $7 billion in revenue. Read More https://techxplore.com/news/2020-03-mideast-airlines-7b-airports-combat.html Views: 0
With governments clamping down on social interactions to contain the coronavirus spread, dating sites are discouraging dates and asking users to get to know each other virtually instead. Read More https://techxplore.com/news/2020-03-dating-coronavirus-chat-online.html Views: 0
Australia’s biggest airline Qantas said it would halt all international flights and suspend 20,000 staff in response to the coronavirus pandemic Wednesday, days after the island nation’s other main carrier Virgin shut its overseas routes. Read More https://techxplore.com/news/2020-03-australian-airline-qantas-international-flights.html Views: 0
With commercial airlines engulfed by the maelstrom of the coronavirus pandemic one sector of the industry favoured by the wealthy is thriving: private jets. Read More https://techxplore.com/news/2020-03-wealthy-flock-private-jets-pandemic.html Views: 0