Clocks may go a little cuckoo with power grid change
Running late for work or just miss that bus? You could have a good excuse: Your electric clock might be running a bit cuckoo.
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The technology that gave Stephen Hawking a voice should be accessible to all who need it
Stephen Hawking was one of the most prominent people in history to use a high-tech communication aid known as augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
Mar 16, 2018
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How artificial intelligence will transform how we gesture
"Over the last decade, machine learning, which is part of artificial intelligence (AI), has given us self-driving cars, practical speech recognition, effective web search, and a vastly improved understanding of the human ...
Feb 20, 2018
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Less smartphone time equals happier teenager, study suggests
A precipitous drop in the happiness, self-esteem and life satisfaction of American teens came as their ownership of smartphones rocketed from zero to 73 percent and they devoted an increasing share of their time online.
Jan 26, 2018
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Artificial lights are eating away at dark nights—and that's not a good thing
Earth is losing its darkness. A new study using satellite data finds that artificially lit surfaces around the world are spreading and growing brighter, producing more light pollution at night.
Nov 23, 2017
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Earplugs unavoidable for musicians in the orchestra and at home
Many musicians suffer ear damage. Professional orchestras have therefore taken measures in recent years to reduce the sound levels. Studies now reveal that physical measures, like placing screens between sections or creating ...
Nov 22, 2017
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Artificial intelligence holds great potential for both students and teachers – but only if used wisely
Artificial intelligence (AI) enables Siri to recognise your question, Google to correct your spelling, and tools such as Kinect to track you as you move around the room.
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Car firms are still pushing hands-free phone tech – despite how dangerous it is
Get caught using your smartphone while driving in the UK and you'll be in serious trouble. Authorities recently doubled the penalties for using a handset behind the wheel to six points on your licence and a £200 fine. Yet ...
Apr 4, 2017
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Why UPS drivers don't turn left and you probably shouldn't either
It might seem strange, but UPS delivery vans don't always take the shortest route between stops. The company gives each driver a specific route to follow and that includes a policy that drivers should never turn through oncoming ...
Jan 20, 2017
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Will driving your own car become the socially unacceptable public health risk smoking is today?
In 2014, over 32,000 people were killed in car crashes in the U.S. In 2012, more than two million Americans visited the emergency room as a result of car crashes. And an estimated 94 percent of the crashes that cause these ...
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