Linking brains to computers: how new implants are helping us achieve this goal
Cyborgs are no longer science fiction. The field of brain-machine interfaces (BMI) – which use electrodes, often implanted into the brain, to translate neuronal information into commands capable of controlling...
AI and robots will help safeguard our offshore energy infrastructure in the future
The modern world depends on the smooth provision of vital services such as energy, transportation, telecommunications, food, water and healthcare. But the systems underpinning these sectors are increasingly complex and...
Silicon Valley wants to read your mind – should you be worried?
Not content with monitoring almost everything you do online, Facebook now wants to read your mind as well. The social media giant recently announced a breakthrough in its plan to...
Google AI can spot lung cancer a year before doctors
While Googles latest phones caught the headlines at this week's Googles i/o keynote - the internet giant also revealed its latest - potentially life-saving - advancements in AI tech. Google...
An ‘Alphabet’ company has created an AI which can predict wind output up to 36 hours in advance
When dealing with renewable tech intermittent power supply is a problem for the national grid. Being able to predict the factors that affect renewable energy - like the wind -...
AI learns to detect tumours in microscopy images
A team Japanese researchers have been able to spot different cancer within microsoptic images using deep-learning AI techniques. The new technique could lead to better cancer treatments. The technique used...