Apr 7, 2021 | Artificial Intelligence
EPFL scientists have developed AI-powered nanosensors that let researchers track various kinds of biological molecules without disturbing them. The tiny world of biomolecules is rich in fascinating interactions between a plethora of different agents such as intricate...
Apr 7, 2021 | Climate, Drones
Hungry polar bears are increasingly foraging on seabird eggs as climate change shrinks their Arctic hunting grounds, but research published Wednesday on the phenomenon highlights the struggle these apex predators have to adapt to their rapidly changing environment....
Apr 7, 2021 | 5G, Telecommunications
T-Mobile would really like to bring you aboard the 5G train. As part of its latest Un-carrier initiative, the company announced it’s letting customers upgrade their smartphones to a 5G phone for “free,” offering a $60 home internet plan, and promising...
Apr 7, 2021 | Artificial Intelligence, Media
Though hits like “Smells Like Teen Spirit” and “In Bloom” remain FM staples decades later, the tragic 1994 death of singer-songwriter Kurt Cobain cut short any future catalog for grunge rock pioneers Nirvana. But in 2021, we actually have a “new” Nirvana song — thanks...
Apr 7, 2021 | Featured, Healthcare
At an international health conference this week, scientists with the University of Washington and Microsoft Research will virtually present new technology that allows medical providers to remotely check a patient’s pulse and heart rate. The tool uses the camera on a...
Mar 31, 2021 | Healthcare, Smart Cities
Cities traditionally have been bustling hubs where people live, work and play. When the pandemic hit, some people fled major metropolitan markets for smaller towns — raising questions about the future validity of cities. It’s true that we’re still months away...
Mar 31, 2021 | Energy, Machine Learning
A new machine-learning method tackling the limitations of reinforcement learning can cut energy use by 20%. Artificial intelligence (AI) engineers possess hands-on experience in machine-learning to help companies solve complex business problems by facilitating...
Mar 31, 2021 | Artificial Intelligence, Featured
It’s hard enough for people to categorize or discuss art, but it’s even more difficult for artificial intelligence. Several research groups have recently tried to apply machine learning to large databases of artworks to sort and describe them in a meaningful...
Mar 31, 2021 | 5G, Telecommunications
T-Mobile US Inc., which has emerged as the surprise leader in the new wireless technology known as 5G, is close to unveiling a broadband service for homes that may let a swath of U.S. consumers cut another cord — the landline tying their internet service to a...
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