— Fire burns near a door labeled “Playcare.” In an empty hall, dimly lit by a single chilly lamp, a child’s toy lies with its head missing. Claw marks have been written on the wall, “Never forget the hour of joy.” Gleaming eyes stare out of the darkness. Some concealed being exhales steam, a hungry…
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A Deeper (Squared) Dive Into AI
Machine learning techniques give scientists faster returns of high-quality organ images.
Machine learning techniques give scientists faster returns of high-quality organ images.
Critics Say Crypto Mines Spew Pollution, Not Wealth, Into Rural Communities
Massive data centers used for generating crypto currency find the space and power they need in rural areas. The industry says it offers jobs and uses a lot of clean energy. But opponents say crypto mining creates few local jobs and may keep older, dirtier power plants online.
Massive data centers used for generating crypto currency find the space and power they need in rural areas. The industry says it offers jobs and uses a lot of clean energy. But opponents say crypto mining creates few local jobs and may keep older, dirtier power plants online.
Can Social Robots Be Used in Elder Care? UBC Study Aims to Find Out
Kiwi and Mango are on loan to UBC for a new study exploring interactions between social robots and older adults.
Kiwi and Mango are on loan to UBC for a new study exploring interactions between social robots and older adults.
Building Bridges Through Bullets: How Multiplayer Games like CS:GO and CS2 Foster Social Connections for All Ages
— In today’s digital era, multiplayer games like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) and the upcoming Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) have emerged as powerful platforms for social interaction. These games not only foster camaraderie and friendly competition but also provide a unique space where introverts and individuals with social anxiety can forge connections with others. This article…
A Tech Warning: AI Is Coming Fast and It’s Going to Be Rough Ride
Former Google chairman details disruptions, dangers technology will bring to economy, national security, other aspects of American life.
Former Google chairman details disruptions, dangers technology will bring to economy, national security, other aspects of American life.
Have You Heard About the “Whom of Which” Trend?
An MIT student and linguistics professor spot an emerging English phrase and examine what it tells us about syntax — but questions remain.
An MIT student and linguistics professor spot an emerging English phrase and examine what it tells us about syntax — but questions remain.
Star Wars’ Actor on How Astronauts Do Science in Space
Let actor Mark Hamill, of Star Wars fame, take you on a journey to see how science in space reflects — or diverges from — innovations you’ve seen in the movies or on TV.
Let actor Mark Hamill, of Star Wars fame, take you on a journey to see how science in space reflects — or diverges from — innovations you’ve seen in the movies or on TV.
Virtual-Reality Tech Is Fast Becoming More Real
Imagine a single technology that could help a robot perform safety checks at a nuclear plant, cure a person’s arachnophobia and simulate the feeling of a hug from a distant relative.
Imagine a single technology that could help a robot perform safety checks at a nuclear plant, cure a person’s arachnophobia and simulate the feeling of a hug from a distant relative.
Which Strategies for Supporting Pollinators?
The need to support pollinator abundance is recognised and many countries have pollinator strategies, including the UK.
The need to support pollinator abundance is recognised and many countries have pollinator strategies, including the UK.
Re-Imagining Our Theories of Language
Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences faculty members Ev Fedorenko, Ted Gibson, and Roger Levy believe they can answer a fundamental question: What is the purpose of language?
Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences faculty members Ev Fedorenko, Ted Gibson, and Roger Levy believe they can answer a fundamental question: What is the purpose of language?
How Important is Site Speed for Mobile Websites?
Mobile website optimizing tips.
— The days of desktop dominance are gone. These days, more than 50% of global internet traffic comes from mobile devices. To capture this growing share of web traffic, you need to ensure that your website is properly optimized for mobile. And a big part of that is making sure your site runs quickly and…
What Would Signal Life on Another Planet?
Astronomers have long debated what kind of chemistry might serve as a bona fide alien biosignature. With the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope, those ideas may be put to the test.
Astronomers have long debated what kind of chemistry might serve as a bona fide alien biosignature. With the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope, those ideas may be put to the test.
What File Format is Best for Your CV? PDF or DOC
— In the case of a CV on paper, it does not matter what format you use to print the document. If the whole thing looks good in the end, there is no reason to think about the most optimal extension. But nowadays, the vast majority of application documents first reach the potential employer via…
Your Right to Be Forgotten in the Age of AI
Earlier this year, ChatGPT was briefly banned in Italy due to a suspected privacy breach. To help overturn the ban, the chatbot’s parent company, OpenAI, committed to providing a way for citizens to object to the use of their personal data to train artificial intelligence (AI) models.
Earlier this year, ChatGPT was briefly banned in Italy due to a suspected privacy breach. To help overturn the ban, the chatbot’s parent company, OpenAI, committed to providing a way for citizens to object to the use of their personal data to train artificial intelligence (AI) models.
Robots Are Starting to Deliver Takeout Orders. Are They Here to Stay?
In a March 2023 Deloitte survey, 47% of Americans said they would order from a restaurant that delivers food with a drone or an autonomous vehicle.
In a March 2023 Deloitte survey, 47% of Americans said they would order from a restaurant that delivers food with a drone or an autonomous vehicle.