Infrastructure Technology Can Add the Sense of Touch to AR and VR Experiences

TECH & INNOVATION 11.14.2020 19:00 PM

The new technology can someday upgrade AR and VR experiences. Silica-based distributed fiber-optic sensor (DFOS) systems have been typically used for infrastructures such as bridges, highways, and buildings designs to withstand pressure, humidity, and natural disasters such as earthquakes.

Lakhta Center In Russia Is Named Skyscraper of the Year

11.13.2020 05:00 AM

Standing at 1,516ft, Lakhta Center is declared the skyscraper of the year because of its blazing flame shape and energy efficiency.

Motivation is a Pre-requisite for Building Massive Wealth - Derek Moneyberg

11.12.2020 11:47 AM

Throughout the year, people spend an enormous amount of time assessing their health, wealth, career, and other personal choices of life. It's when institutes fill with new admissions, gyms with new members, and activity classes with new enthusiasts - for a short phase, though

It's Time to Make a Fantastic Video Presentation!

11.10.2020 15:48 PM

It's the internet age and more people are turning their interests from reading books to watching videos. Literally, for every single task such as studying, learning, entertainment, and presentation, people tend to seek videos as their method to complete the job. It's easier to watch and memorize what we see in a video with moving characters and special sound effects than what we read in a book. Videos are interactive and take less effort. Currently, 60% of the global internet traffic comes from video streaming and download, which is expected to increase to 82% by the year 2022. Ultimately having a good grip on making outstanding video presentations is essential these days.

Why Does Prettier Food Look Healthier Even If They Are Not

11.10.2020 07:00 AM

A researcher from the University of Southern California explores how aesthetics on food influence how people perceive whether it is healthy or not.

Tel Aviv University Developed a Shoebox-Sized NanoSat Set For Launch

11.04.2020 19:00 PM

Tel Aviv University Nanosatellite Center has overseen all aspects of the development of the TAU-SAT1 nanosatellite, now undergoing pre-flight testing with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).

Researchers Discovered Van Gogh Suffered From Delirium From Alcohol Withdrawal

11.03.2020 12:00 PM

Vincent Van Gogh, the Dutch post-impressionist behind The Starry Night painting, reportedly suffered from two episodes of delirium after experiencing alcohol withdrawals in the hospital.

Disney's Robot Can Perform Realistic Eye Movements & Social Interaction

11.03.2020 09:30 AM

Disney has been combining animations and robots for the past 30 years. Recent developments in robot architecture include realistic eye movement such as taking a glance and recognizing a person.

MIT Sloan Professor Analyzes How Markets Can Be Structured

11.02.2020 19:00 PM

Financial markets are complex structures, even after attempts to rationalize them. An MIT Sloan professor offers an insight into how its quirks and behaviors work.

Not So Secret: US Air Force's Secret Stealth Drone Winds Up on Instagram

11.02.2020 07:40 AM

An unidentified plane captured on camera was later revealed to be the United States Air Force's secret stealth spy drone bat-wing RQ-180.

New Graphene-Based Memory Resistors Mimic the Brain's Network

10.30.2020 11:00 AM

Memory resistors (memristors) fabricated from graphene mimics neural networks through a similarly analog nature as the brain itself.

Google Creates Ghosts Via Augmented Reality for Halloween

10.30.2020 10:00 AM

Google has launched a set of augmented reality (AR) features across its devices ahead of Halloween - including 3D ghosts in your own room.

Researchers Made Biodiesel Conversion From Used Cooking Oil Easier

10.27.2020 05:30 AM

A new powerful and low-cost technique has been devised for converting agricultural waste and used cooking oil into biodiesel, and even converting food waste and plastic to recycled products.

Preventing AI Takeover: Microsoft, IBM, Nvidia Join Campaign to Protect Us From AI Threats

10.26.2020 17:00 PM

With each aspect of our life moving towards integration in the Information Age, the risks are also growing. Tech giants are working together to avoid future AI threats.

Samsung, Stanford University Teams Up For a 10,000 ppi OLED Display

10.26.2020 08:30 AM

Taking the graphics game to a new level, the Korean electronics giant Samsung teamed up with Stanford University to fabricate an OLED display with resolutions up to 10,000 pixels per inch (ppi).