Mental health disorders haunt a sizable portion of humanity at any given time. That’s why a number of scientists and researchers are developing an algorithm that attempts to find the most effective intervention for any given mental disorder. Whether machine learning can provide a better answer to Read More...
Researchers have crafted an AI system that can tune a robotic knee to allow walking on level ground within 10 minutes. It uses a trial-and-error algorithm to recognize patterns in sensor data, seen initial safety limits, and learn patterns that match stable, smooth walking motions. Considering that Read More...
The angel shark, a large flat species which resembles a shark, is listed as critically endangered and was only to be found around the Canary Islands. Now after a six month project, evidence has emerged that this rare species of shark has found a safe haven off the coast of Wales. For scientists, Read More...
In an effort to decrease the environmental cost of single-use plastics, scientists, engineers, and designers are increasingly turning to nature to look for sustainable alternatives. Such ecologically friendly alternatives include liquid wood, algae insulation, and polymer substitutes made from Read More...
Scientists may have uncovered the solution to the problem of long-term energy storage by developing a device that uses a specialized fluid that can store solar power for more than 10 years. The renewable, carbon-free energy device is made up of a concave reflector with a pipe in the center, which Read More...
Your intuition is essentially a sixth sense that helps your brain to process information without using conscious logical or rational processes. Rather than cobbling together different thoughts, ideas, and perceptions to reach a conclusion, intuition is a direct download of the final answer minus Read More...
Not only are sweet potatoes rich in vitamins, minerals, and fibers, they’re also the perfect alternative to unhealthy French fries. If that doesn’t convince you to start adding more sweet potatoes into your diet, these 6 surprising health benefits just Read More...
Multitasking often gets a bad rap—and with good reason. Switching quickly between tasks only drains us of energy while making it nearly impossible to get anything useful done. That, however, doesn’t mean you can’t multitask over the long term. Just ask Charles Darwin, who spent time on and Read More...
The Real Junk Food Project (RJFP) is an initiative out of London that is persuading a number of supermarkets to hand over their waste food rather than dump it into the garbage, with the collected ingredients being used to create wholesome lunchtime meals at a pop-up restaurant. Thus far the Read More...
Aldi, one of the most common supermarket chains in Europe, has cut its carbon footprint by 53 percent since 2012 in its UK stores. The achievement was spurred largely by installing solar, buying green energy and undertaking energy management upgrades. Aldi’s efforts show that once a company or Read More...