Source: Technologyreview

56 Stories

This software scans research papers and then predicts new discoveries

New software that was developed in collaboration between IBM and Baylor College of Medicine is able to scan thousands of research papers and make predictions about new discoveries. This new...

Technologyreview

Laying the groundwork for 3D printable batteries and high-performing electronics

While the technology is still at its early stage, the ability to print batteries and other electronics could revolutionize the way companies manufacture their products. Not only would production be...

Technologyreview

Geoengineering may be a good idea. Then again, it may destroy the planet.

There's a concept that is being researched called geoengineering that would try to repair damage to the environment through artificial means. Supporters say it's the only way to prevent a...

Technologyreview

Tor needs beef to fight prying eyes

The Tor network has been one of the best ways to surf the internet anonymously... or has it? Whether it was vulnerable in the past or not, it's definitely vulnerable...

Technologyreview

Is Wikipedia dying?

People use Wikipedia. They even edit it. They're just not adding to it like they used to. The hub of all all human knowledge may be dying. The sixth most...

Technologyreview

Facebook takes leap towards Skynet with “deep learning” AI algorithm

It won't be long, now. Facebook is learning what your posts actually mean with a complex technique attempting to understand your posts. Skynet is right around the corner. Facebook is...

Technologyreview

Anger trumps joy on social networking “emotion meter”

Anyone on social networks like Facebook and Twitter get to see a wide array of emotions coming from friends and family. Happy moments, sad moments, angry moments - everything gets...

Technologyreview

Intel’s laser chips could speed up the internet

Intel hopes to make computing far more efficient by introducing a technology that replaces conventional copper data cables with faster optical data links. The breakthrough required Intel to fit lasers...

Technologyreview