All-timber and ‘near-zero carbon’ building spotlights sustainable design within urban environments
King’s Cross Sports Hall, a building made using timber and positioned only three meters above the tunnels of the Thameslink rail line
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Joseph Shavit
Aug 18, 2020
These novel chilled panels can beat the summer heat without relying on air conditioning
The Cold Tube is a system of rectangular wall or ceiling panels that are kept cold by chilled water circulating within them. Since heat
Joseph Shavit
Aug 17, 2020
White House budget proposes to hike AI and quantum funding by 30 percent to stay ahead of China
If the US is going to build a quantum internet and otherwise claim technical supremacy, it is going to need appropriate funding
Joseph Shavit
Aug 14, 2020
How AI is helping to "reboot memories" during the time of war
The process “rebooting memories,” whereby colorized photographs revives memories that may otherwise be lost.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 13, 2020
Researchers demonstrate fundamentally new approach to ultrasound imaging
a new technique for creating ultrasound images is substantially simpler than existing techniques and could significantly drive down costs
Joseph Shavit
Aug 13, 2020
Researchers design efficient low-cost system for producing power at night
esearchers have designed an off-grid, low-cost modular energy source that can efficiently produce power at night.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 13, 2020
Technology can help speed soil recovery after oil spills
After an oil spill or leak, it's important to act fast. If the oil has gotten into soil, scientists need to rapidly assess how much oil
Joseph Shavit
Aug 12, 2020
Google Lens gets more helpful with homework, especially math and science questions
Google is highlighting this new functionality as a way to provide more helpful hands-on learning. Rather than simply googling a math problem
Joseph Shavit
Aug 12, 2020
Breakthrough technology purifies water using the power of sunlight
A global research team has been able to transform brackish water and seawater into safe, clean drinking water in less than 30 minutes
Joseph Shavit
Aug 12, 2020
Calling the next Greta Thunberg: This kid-friendly app makes climate advocacy fun
Artist Olafur Eliasson created an app called Earth Speakr that kids can use to articulate their feelings about the state of the planet
Joseph Shavit
Aug 11, 2020
Google turns Android phones into earthquake sensors; California to get alerts
Alphabet Inc’s Google’s Android phones on Tuesday started detecting earthquakes around the world to provide data
Joseph Shavit
Aug 11, 2020
Scientists create compact particle accelerators that drive electron beams nearer speed of light
Scientists create compact particle accelerators which drive 1000 times more charge to near the speed of light.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 10, 2020
A 17-year-old high school student developed an app that records your interaction with police
A 17-year-old New Jersey high school student has developed an Android app that allows users to record their interactions with police
Joseph Shavit
Aug 10, 2020
Drive the plastic highway?
Drive the plastic highway? How a California company's innovative repaving process could lead to the 'holy grail' of road construction.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 8, 2020
Russian developers created a platform for self-testing of AI medical services
Experts from the Center for Diagnostics and Telemedicine have developed a platform for self-testing services which is based on AI for medica
Joseph Shavit
Aug 7, 2020
The 12 Most Innovative Yachts on the High Seas
Yachts that make you look twice. That’s what our round-up of future-forward superyachts on the water today make us do
Joseph Shavit
Aug 6, 2020
Electric cooker an easy, efficient way to sanitize N95 masks, study finds
Owners of electric multicookers may be able to add another use, a new study suggests: sanitization of N95 respirator masks.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 6, 2020
Clear masks help the hard of hearing, but they could benefit everybody
She couldn’t understand their words or give them answers. Dittmar is deaf and relies on lip reading, sign language, and other visual cues to
Joseph Shavit
Aug 6, 2020
Fan Recreates Disneyland Resort in VR and it Looks Incredible!
YouTuber Hakke has spent the last year on the PS4 VR game Dreams painstakingly recreating Disneyland
Joseph Shavit
Aug 5, 2020
A one-step diagnostic may bring faster, cheaper cancer testing to remote settings
Scientists have created a rapid and affordable test for breast cancer that is designed for use in developing regions
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