MIT researchers have demonstrated the first system for ultra-low-power underwater networking and communication, which can transmit signals across kilometer-scale distances. This technique, which the researchers began developing several years ago, uses about one-millionth the power that existing underwater communication methods … Read more
UBC device uses wood dust to trap up to 99.9 per cent of microplastics in water Could plants be the answer to the looming threat of microplastic pollution? Scientists at UBC’s BioProducts Institute found that if you add tannins—natural plant … Read more
The tiny device generates electricity from the air in a way that resembles how clouds make the electricity we see in lightning bolts. Veysel Altun / Anadolu Agency via Getty Images With a new technique, scientists have essentially figured out … Read more
Cage for reviving canary, with oxygen cylinder, made by Siebe Gorman & Co. Ltd, London. Museum of Science and Industry curator Lewis Pollard on his favourite museum object – the Canary Resuscitator I’ve been asked many times what my favourite … Read more
The problem Many software companies build technology by employing multiple teams to tackle numerous problems at once. This is true of Trainline. We have Web, Mobile, Data Science, Database, and Backend teams – each with their own projects that enable … Read more
Before asking the question, how do I build AGI, you first must ask the question, what would I recognize as AGI? I suspect there’s not a “real” answer for this. Humans can be fooled both ways, into thinking simple things … Read more
What It Is Exaluminal is an Internet of Things device that will notify you the Earth is about to be destroyed by a supernova up to one hour before it happens. By simply plugging Exaluminal into a wall outlet and … Read more
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The energy systems that power our lives also produce wasted heat — like heat that radiates off hot water pipes in buildings and exhaust pipes on vehicles. A new flexible thermoelectric generator can wrap around pipes … Read more
If you ever posted that question on any discussion forum for Arduino users, electronic enthusiasts and fellow engineers, you will get answers like this: · “You have a 7-bit address. That means you can address up to 127 slaves.” … Read more