Extreme opponents of genetically modified foods know less than they think, study finds
Extreme opponents of genetically modified (GM) foods are less knowledgable about the topic than they believe, according to a paper published Monday in Nature...
3D printer makes fast response stiffness-tunable soft actuator
Robotic systems with rigid parts can be a threat to humans who work alongside them. Contrastingly, recently flourishing soft actuators and robots offer ideal...
Researchers identify electricity-producing bacteria using new technique
A team of researchers has developed a technique that identifies electricity-producing bacteria. They screen the microbes with a new microfluidic process. The scientists say...
Siemens Gamesa leading project to make offshore wind energy more affordable
Siemens Gamesa and Aalborg University have partnered up to work on a project focused on making offshore wind power a more affordable energy source.
The...
Ethics of AI – what should machines decide?
Should there be a limit on what machines decide? Is it right for a machine to decide how long somebody stays in prison? Should...
Ford unveils hybrid model of the redesigned Explorer SUV
Ford has unveiled a hybrid model of its redesigned 2020 Explorer SUV.
At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit the US automaker announced...
Plant immunity map could help breed more resilient crops
Scientists have mapped the molecular pathways of plant immunity. The breakthrough could help to breed crops that resist pests and diseases more effectively.
When...
Canada’s first geothermal facility gets Government support
The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, announced his support for the country's first geothermal facility. The Government says it is taking strong steps...
EU Commission approves biomass energy support scheme in Portugal
The European Commission has approved a €320 million scheme to support biomass energy installations in Portugal. The installations will be near forests that are...
AI system ‘Project Debater’ makes compelling speeches on debatable topics
IBM showcased an AI application at CES 2019 capable of making compelling speeches supporting and contesting debatable topics.
The application, called Project Debater — Speech by...