Posts Tagged ‘technology’
Science & Technology - Jul 1, 2009 11:48 - 0 Comments
Palm-sized weapon in the fight against IEDs
U. MICHIGAN (US)—Portable detectors small enough to be hidden under a table or even in a flower pot could be the next line of defense in protecting soldiers from improvised explosive devices. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jun 16, 2009 10:54 - 1 Comment
Interactive robot guided by sensors—not remote
BROWN (US)— A computer scientist at Brown University has created a robot that can chat. It also can gesture, follow movements, and back up in a natural way—without the use of remote control devices. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 17, 2009 14:09 - 0 Comments
Not so fast: Morals can’t keep pace
USC (US)—Moral reactions take time. In a fast-moving digital landscape, our better selves may be struggling to catch up. (more…)
