A strange link between coffee and cryptocurrency: DoD Funded Study
The physics involved with stirring a liquid operate the same way as the mathematical functions that secure digital information, research … Read more
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What Is ‘Blockchain’ And What Does It Mean For Me?
You may have heard of blockchain, but still be confused about exactly what it is, what the hype around it … Read more
How Card-Playing A.I. Beat Top Poker Pros
An artificial intelligence called Libratus beat four top professional poker players in No-Limit Texas Hold’em by breaking the game into … Read more
Why You Shouldn’t Play Video Games On Mute
New research suggests you’ll do better at a video game with the sound on. “We live in a multisensory world,” … Read more
These Black Friday Deals That Trick You Into Spending More
Promotions that involve spending a certain amount at a store to get a gift card may make you spend more … Read more
Watch: Robot Composer Performs Its Own Work
A four-armed, marimba-playing robot can now write and play its own compositions with aid from artificial intelligence and deep learning. … Read more
Many Diabetics Might Not Need To Prick Their Fingers
Finger-prick blood glucose testing does not offer a significant advantage in blood sugar control or quality of life for patients … Read more
New Homo Sapiens Fossils Are The Oldest Yet
Researchers have uncovered 300,000-year-old fossil bones of Homo sapiens-the oldest reliably dated fossil evidence of our species. The unearthing, reported … Read more
New Pacemaker Doesn’t Need Wires Or A Battery
Researchers have created a wireless pacemaker that requires no battery and can be directly implanted into a patient’s heart. The … Read more
This Tool Lets You Make Your Own Robot ‘Puppy’
Scientists have created a new interactive design tool that makes it possible for novices and experts to create custom robots … Read more
Are Algorithms A Fair Way To Predict Who’ll Skip Bail?
Simple, statistically informed decision rules can dramatically improve judicial determinations, says Sharad Goel. But, he cautions, algorithms are not a … Read more
First Snapshot Of Diabetes Receptor May Mean New Drugs
Researchers have captured the first cryo-electron microscopy images of a key cellular receptor for diabetes in action. The findings, published … Read more
Airline Mergers Don’t Make Our Flights Run Late
Airline mergers often take the blame for flight delays, late arrivals, and missed connections. A new analysis of 15 years of … Read more
Light Drinking Might Not Be So Good For Your Health
The benefits of light drinking-and the risks of not drinking at all-might not be as great as once thought, report … Read more
Secret Flaws Keep 3D-Printing Safe From Hackers
Researchers have discovered ways for manufacturers using 3D-printing to embed hidden flaws in files to thwart intellectual property theft. But … Read more
