The camera never lies? Our research found CCTV isn’t always dependable when it comes to murder investigations

As a victim or suspect of a crime, or witness to an offence, you may find your actions, behaviour and character scrutinised by the police or a barrister using CCTV footage. You may assume all the relevant footage has been gathered and viewed. You may sit on a jury and be expected to evaluate CCTV […]

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MIT’s Modular Lunar Robot | WordlessTech

MIT’s WORMS new modular Lunar robot consists of worm-like articulated legs. When astronauts begin to build a permanent base on the moon in the coming years, they’ll need help from robots that could potentially do the heavy lifting by laying cables, deploying solar panels, erecting communications towers, and building habitats. To avoid a bottleneck of […]

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Voice deepfakes are calling – here’s what they are and how to avoid getting scammed

You have just returned home after a long day at work and are about to sit down for dinner when suddenly your phone starts buzzing. On the other end is a loved one, perhaps a parent, a child or a childhood friend, begging you to send them money immediately. You ask them questions, attempting to […]

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Vacation Packing Checklist: 12 Essentials to Make Travel Easier

You’ve booked your flight. You’ve found the perfect hotel with an even more perfect view. You’ve done your restaurant research and know exactly where you’re going for each meal. You even managed to find some good deals to save a dime or two. The travel bug has been biting for months now, and you can’t wait […]

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ALIA Fixed-wing electric plane | WordlessTech

The ALIA fixed-wing electric vertical aircraft is so simple that could be revolutionary. BETA’s ALIA inspired by nature is a simple platform that enables new modes of transportation. The aircraft are designed using the first principles of physics to fly in the safest, most efficient way possible. They utilize BETA’s patented electric propulsion systems and […]

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10 Powerful Artificial Intelligence Tools to Check Out in 2023

It’s no secret that productivity is the key to success, and AI is the secret tool that has been specially designed for humans to increase their productivity manifold. According to a study by the tech research firm Gartner, 37% of companies use AI to run their businesses today. Moreover, according to another research by Gartner, […]

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How we created the first map of an insect brain – and what it means for our understanding of the human brain

Imagine trying to navigate an unfamiliar city but you’ve lost your smartphone. You don’t have a map. And the street signs are in a foreign language. This is how neuroscientists feel about studying the brain. Billions of neurons in the human brain make trillions of connections with each other, forming an intricate maze of roads […]

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New PFAS guidelines – a water quality scientist explains technology and investment needed to get forever chemicals out of US drinking water

Harmful chemicals known as PFAS can be found in everything from children’s clothes to soil to drinking water, and regulating these chemicals has been a goal of public and environmental health researchers for years. On March 14, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed what would be the first set of federal guidelines regulating levels […]

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How to Integrate AI Without Losing the Human Connection

Artificial intelligence (AI) is seemingly taking over a lot of human jobs, including manufacturing, some aspects of medicine, and customer service. As AI becomes more and more sophisticated, many are naturally concerned that it will replace all human jobs. Businesses staffed entirely by AI machines isn’t a likely outcome, however. While pop culture may have […]

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