Science & Technology

Three Predictions for the Future of UX/UI Alex Poon   Alex Poon '06 on where the industry is heading, and what it’s leaving behind We’ve reached an inflection point: the conversational interface is now viable for a...

A taste sensation: the rise of Europe’s multisensory restaurants Author: Barclay Ballard   For some restaurants, food is only one part of the package. Multisensory establishments are choosing to use sight, sound and smell to create truly...

This next generation drone could replace helicopters Matt Gooding   Meet the Hydrone...   https://youtu.be/wlhOI4WI8b0   A next generation drone which can undertake flights of up to three hours and is believed to be the first of its kind in the...

Scientists explain the sound of knuckle cracking By Helen Briggs BBC News   Scientists have turned their attention to investigating that most annoying of human habits - the sound made when you crack your knuckles. The characteristic pop...

Young female scientist hopes to create energy efficient biofuel from bacteria ABC Central Victoria By Emma Nobel   Photo: Marianne Haines will convert bacteria into biofuel as part of her PhD study in Calgary....

Artificial Intelligence What it is and why it matters   Artificial intelligence (AI) makes it possible for machines to learn from experience, adjust to new inputs and perform human-like tasks. Most AI examples that you hear about...

Researchers attack power grid in order to highlight vulnerabilities By Kim Darrah   Researchers from New York University have hacked into weakly protected power control devices to demonstrate the vulnerabilities of the world’s power systems and ultimately...

IFR allays job fears as robotics industry reaches new heights By Barclay Ballard   The latest edition of the World Robotics Report shows that robot sales are increasing year-on-year, with strong growth displayed by the electronics industry. On...

SpaceX poised to launch 'world's most powerful rocket'   If the launch succeeds, the Falcon Heavy will rank as the most powerful rocket in operation today and the mightiest space vehicle to blast off from the...

Ads don't work so websites are using your electricity to pay the bills Alex Hern   Pirate Bay and Showtime turned to forcing unknowing visitors to mine cryptocurrency, using computers rather than eyeballs on ads to generate...