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Interesting facts about neural networks: the history of their creation and use in the modern world

articles | Oct 05, 2022 | Tech & Security | 6

Do you use Siri on your iPhone? Just to let you know, it is a neural network! What about Yandex Station? It is a neural network, too. The technology behind facial recognition in CCTV cameras is also a neural network. This includes artificial intelligence, whether small or hidden inside some services.

Where did the zodiac signs originate? What are horoscopes based on nowadays? What do scientists think about it? #hitecher_explains

articles | Sep 26, 2022 | Science & Education | 4

Do you think horoscopes are anti-scientific predictions or quite real and valid ways of knowing what will happen to you in the near future? Take your time to answer - we have a lot to say about astrology, the zodiac signs and scientists' attitudes towards them.

The elixir of immortality: is there any chance that humans could live forever?

articles | Sep 22, 2022 | Med & Bio | 6

Humanity has been trying to unravel the secret of eternal life for ages. Sages, alchemists, philosophers and poets have all attempted, in one way or another, to answer the question of why man inevitably withers and how to explain the phenomenon that different living beings have completely different lifespans.

Running away from old age: how to extend your life through sport

articles | Sep 21, 2022 | Med & Bio | 3

If you're under 30 and think you have at least another decade to look forward to while staying young and fresh, we have some bad news for you. The ageing process starts at 30, and by the time you turn 40, this process accelerates.

How archaeologists determine the age of historical finds

articles | Sep 14, 2022 | Science & Education | 4

When will we colonise Mars? Scientists' predictions and their scientific rationale. #hitecher_explains

articles | Sep 13, 2022 | Science & Education | 5

Elon Musk plans to transport about a million people to Mars by 2050 and set up a full-fledged colony on the planet.

Lucid dreams: the games and mysteries of our subconscious mind

articles | Sep 12, 2022 | Science & Education | 8

Have you ever had a dream where you have discovered that you can control and make it exactly how you want it because you understand it is not real?

Much worse than covid: 8 of the deadliest viruses in human history

articles | Sep 07, 2022 | Med & Bio | 5

With the advent of COVID-19, scientists and many ordinary people began to take an active interest in virology.

A Brief History of Computer Viruses

articles | Aug 19, 2022 | Tech & Security | 6

We are all afraid of human and computer viruses because they threaten our everyday lives.

Science against insomnia: scientific advice on how to fall asleep quickly and get a good night's sleep

articles | Aug 17, 2022 | Med & Bio | 4

According to research, about 40-45% of people experience occasional insomnia, and 60% complain of a chronic lack of sleep.

Is China the most technologically advanced country in the world?

articles | Aug 15, 2022 | Science & Education | 5

In 2014, the Harvard Business Review published an article in which researchers decided that China's policies prevent innovation.

The top 14 hacker groups: what, when, and why do they hack?

articles | Aug 11, 2022 | Tech & Security | 7

Why our memories actually lie

articles | Aug 08, 2022 | Science & Education | 5

You probably noticed that sometimes you remember something others do not remember at least once in your life or vice versa.

The History of Neural Networks: Three Neuro revolutions

articles | Aug 03, 2022 | Science & Education | 5

Did you know that the principle of neural networks was already formulated over the last century?

Crypto market news: America fights exchanges and scammers, El Salvador refuses to return dollars, bitcoin rears its head, and hackers steal crypto again from "bridge" services

articles | Aug 01, 2022 | Crypto & Blockchain | 5

Every week we gather the most important news about cryptocurrencies and blockchain. After all, whoever owns the information owns the market! So, in this newsletter, we will tell you about cryptocurrency investigations by US regulators, another change in bitcoin value and crypto and NFT fraud.

Xenobots: living robots that can build and heal

articles | Jul 21, 2022 | Gadgets | 4

How often do you see robots in science fiction films made from iron, aluminum, or a fictional metal like adamantium...? However, what about robots made from living organisms?

How to assemble a cool computer without going broke

articles | Jul 15, 2022 | Tech & Security | 4

There is an opinion that we are paying too much for a manufactured computer — by 20% or even more. Actually, it is all down to advertising costs, included in the price of a computer.

Cybersecurity 3.0: how to protect yourself and your data

articles | Jul 12, 2022 | Tech & Security | 4

This year, the hacker group Anonymous declared a cyberwar on Russia. Recently, the hackers vowed to hack the Russian accounts of Burger King if the company continued to work in Russia.

The 9 most unusual planets in the Universe

articles | Jul 06, 2022 | Science & Education | 33

How many fantastic films are devoted to aliens, intergalactic travel, and other planets? As children, many of us watched them with fascination.

7 of the most intelligent animals, which might surprise you!

articles | Jul 04, 2022 | Science & Education | 5

Despite scientific and technological advances, scientists still do not know how many of our living creature’s brains work or how to measure their level of intelligence reliably.

6 of the most fascinating discoveries about the human brain

articles | Jun 30, 2022 | Med & Bio | 4

Despite the advances in science and the giant leap it has made over the past thirty years, the brain is still one of the most mysterious organs in the human body.

Video Games in Medicine. From RPGs for Cancer to VR for PTSD

articles | Jun 22, 2022 | Med & Bio | 5

According to statistics, about 85% of American children between the ages of 2 and 17 regularly play computer games.

Has the era of meta universes arrived?

articles | Jun 15, 2022 | Science & Education | 4

In the 20th century, people dreamt that they would colonize other planets and travel across different universes in a hundred years. But what do we see today?

What is telemedicine, and does it work?

articles | Jun 08, 2022 | Med & Bio | 4

Telemedicine is remote medicine. To the familiar word "medicine," we add the Greek "tele," which translates as "away" or "far away."