TECH & INNOVATION

Driver Caution: Your Car Could Be Watching You

Using wireless connectivity and telematics, cars are now collecting vast amounts of personal data, according a new study from B.C. Freedom of Information and Privacy Association.

Facebook Drone Could Bring the Internet to Billions

Facebook showed off plans to bring the Internet to billions of people around the world by way of a solar-powered laser drone this week. The drone, codenamed Aquila, the V-shaped unmanned vehicle has the wingspan of a Boeing 767, but is surprisingly light, weighing less than a small car.

Germanwings Plane Crash: Why Do We Still Use Black Boxes?

In a digital age where real-time streaming of data is commonplace, why are commercial airliners still using black boxes? With yet another airliner tragedy enveloped in mystery, many believe it is time to apply new technology which could shorten investigations from months or years to days.

The Vampire Diaries Recap and Spoilers: A Bird in a Gilded Cage

Last episode was awesome. We saw Stefan turning his humanity off, and the whole thing was literally a Downward Spiral. Read the recap of the latest episode because it shows that there is still hope and that not everything is going south.

Arrow TV Show Recap and Spoilers: Suicidal Tendencies

We saw that the Arrow refuses Ra's al Ghul's offer in the last episode. We also saw that Ra's al Ghul started destroying the Arrow reputation as a good vigilante in the Starling City. Read more to know what happened in the latest episode - Suicidal Tendencies

Facebook Unveils New 360-Degree Video for News Feeds

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced today the the social network site will soon support 360-degree spherical videos which allow users to view locations from different angles, like a 3-D game.

Tech Vs. Technique—What Wins the Battle When It Comes to Surgeries?

Ever think that those younger doctors with their new-fangled ways aren’t nearly as good as the seasoned pros? Well while you might think that the veterans have the advantage, researchers are now saying that in the battle of old versus new it’s technique not technology that wins the race. In fact, if properly done, new techniques hold far greater possibilities for improvement than older techniques, and the new surgeons learning these techniques directly in school may be the the best adept to their correct implementation.

How the Neurons of A Sea Slug Could Change Neurobiology Forever

It’s a common belief that when you think of neurobiology you often imagine the brain and the central nervous system one neuron at a time. And for many years, that’s exactly how researchers had to approach the larger questions. By tagging in particular neurotransmitters, that would convey the passing of one signal from neuron to neuron, researchers were able to follow the path of a signal back and forth along an axon. But now, with new imaging technology and a new model organism in mind, researchers in neurobiology are seeking new ways in which we study the brain—mapping neural circuits and their functions in great detail, on the large scale.
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