How deep medicine will revolutionize health care
By: Eric Topol May 19, 2019 Machines can help doctors by spotting abnormalities in X-rays or MRA scans that the physicians themselves may have missed. A.I. can also help physicians by analyzing data and, through the use of algorithms, produce possible diagnoses. The freed up time, as doctors make their rounds, can help physicians establish […]
When thoughts control machines
By: The Economist May 17, 2019 Efforts to connect human brains to computers have taken big leaps forward in recent years. Melding our minds with machines could provide the biggest single upgrade to human intelligence since our species evolved. But are we ready? Watch Full Video
How Computer-Assisted Telepathy Helps Humans Communicate
Email Us! Twitter Linkedin By: Elise Hu May 7, 2019 Communicating through your thoughts alone is possible — with a little technical assistance. Scientists at the University of Washington’s Center for Neurotechnology have figured out how to network human minds together to collaborate to move Tetris-like shapes on a computer screen using only thoughts. It […]
Will humanity survive this century? Sir Martin Rees predicts ‘a bumpy ride’ ahead
By: Denise Chow November 12, 2018 Humanity is under threat. At least according to Sir Martin Rees, one of Britain’s most esteemed astronomers. In his new book, “On the Future,” Rees turns his focus closer to home, examining the existential threats that face humanity over the next century. From cyberattacks to advances in biotechnology to […]
The data revolution: privacy, politics and predictive policing
By: The Economist October 3, 2018 Erlanger hospital, Tennessee – the medical staff here are at the forefront of efforts to transform healthcare with data and those efforts could make the difference between life and death. At many hospitals there can be critical delays in analyzing brain scans. Hours can go by before patients are […]
South Korea: World’s first giant manned robot takes its first steps
By: Ruptly December 29, 2016 Watch Full Video
This humanoid robot’s artificial muscles work the same as human muscles.
By: Interesting Engineering July 4, 2016 Watch Full Video