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Why is AI the Most Powerful Force of Our Times

interviews | Aug 20, 2019 | Tech & Security | 367

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang’s interview to VentureBeat

news | Aug 20, 2019 | Tech & Security | 437

An unusual cable was presented at the DefCon cyber security conference: when connected to a device, it installs there special software that enables hacking.

Indian State of Maharashtra Getting Ready to Test Blockchain Technology

news | Aug 20, 2019 | Crypto & Blockchain | 347

Indian mass media have reported on the plans of the state government to use blockchain to improve the efficiency of entire economy sectors.

ROBOpilot turns any plane into a drone

news | Aug 20, 2019 | Tech & Security | 402

The ROBOpilot system, a set of devices that can replace a human pilot, was tested in the USA a short while ago. Using it, the most ordinary aircraft can be converted into a drone.

Crypto currency exchange Binance to launch Libra analogue

news | Aug 19, 2019 | Crypto & Blockchain | 300

As part of the Venus project, the company will issue stable coins pegged to fiat currencies of various countries.

The world's first electric plane crashes

news | Aug 19, 2019 | Tech & Security | 520

Electric transport is the main solution to the greenhouse gases issue, but innovative ideas do not always get a seamless start. For example, the Norwegian electric aircraft Alpha Electro crashed a short while ago. What caused the accident?

France to tear down the world's first solar panel road

news | Aug 19, 2019 | Tech & Security | 339

In 2016, Colas Company built the 1.6-kilometre Wattway road in Normandy, France. It featured unique solar panel coating which powered the roadside lamps. But the unique road stretch is now up for demolition.

Crash test reveals the safest electric car

news | Aug 19, 2019 | Tech & Security | 335

The American non-profit Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has conducted a series of tests that identified the safest electric car. It was an e-tron model from the car manufacturer Audi.

How Neanderthals are linked to surfing?

news | Aug 18, 2019 | Science & Education | 340

Exostosis is a disease characterised by bone formation in ear canals. It appears as a result of hypothermia of the inner ear, that's why it usually affects surfers - people who spend hours in the water. The unofficial name of exostosis derived from this fact and the name is "surfer's ear".

Audius vs. Modern Music Industry

news | Aug 17, 2019 | Crypto & Blockchain | 299

Audius is a blockchain startup seeking to cut middlemen out of the music business. The company has recently presented its blockchain’s beta version.

Brazilian Bank BTG Pactual Joins PTDL Group

news | Aug 16, 2019 | Crypto & Blockchain | 289

A leading Latin American investment bank has joined PTDL Group, an organization developing a blockchain platform for financial market participants.

Kelly Services Enters into Strategic Partnership with Moonlighting

news | Aug 16, 2019 | Crypto & Blockchain | 417

A major recruiting company announced its cooperation with Moonlighting blockchain-based platform.

How to use a Rubik’s cube in science?

news | Aug 16, 2019 | Med & Bio | 403

A group of Chinese and American scientists gave a new life to the Rubik's cube by discovering how to diagnose different diseases with the help of the cube.

Remains of a giant penguin found in New Zealand

news | Aug 16, 2019 | Science & Education | 822

The animal's bones were found in a place called Waipara Greensand. The bird was about 1.6 meters tall and weighed 80 kg. The penguin was called Crossvallia waiparensis.