The Ornithopter in the sci-fi blockbuster film Dune resembles a helicopter crossed with a dragonfly. It’s no wonder why. Ever since humankind has imagined flight, pioneering engineers have taken inspiration from nature. Today they’re striving to build flying robots that can reach remote places to monitor the environment and collect samples. Flapping wings
In today’s era, the pursuit of nurturing agriculture that sustains itself looms as a crucial conundrum. It weaves together the need to satiate the ever-expanding global populace with the obligation to protect our terrestrial home. This discourse explores the multifaceted dimensions of self-sustaining agriculture, shedding light on its potential to simultaneously guarantee food
Jialin Deng has a background in food design, fine art and interaction design but now the PhD student within Monash’s Creative Technologies research group is exploring all three – with food at the centre But this isn’t food as we know it; it’s not what we understand food to be. It’s food as a
IBM’s quantum computer got President Joe Biden’s attention. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images Daniel Lidar, University of Southern California Quantum advantage is the milestone the field of quantum computing is fervently working toward, where a quantum computer can solve problems that are beyond the reach of the most powerful non-quantum, or classical, computers.
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, artificial intelligence (AI) stands as a transformative force, heralding a new epoch where traditional pedagogies are being supplanted by innovative, data-driven methodologies. This article delineates ten ways in which AI is reshaping the educational sphere, transcending the boundaries of conventional teaching and learning. Firstly, AI’s ability to
Viviamo in un’epoca di straordinari progressi tecnologici, dove l’intelligenza artificiale (IA) e l’automazione stanno trasformando il modo in cui lavoriamo, viviamo e interagiamo con il mondo. L’IA ha il potenziale di migliorare la nostra qualità di vita, aumentare l’efficienza dei processi aziendali e risolvere complessi problemi globali. Tuttavia, questo progresso porta con sé
Alewo Idoko-Akoh, University of Bristol Recent advances in gene editing technology could potentially be used to create disease-resistant animals. This could curtail the spread of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu. In a recent gene editing study, my colleagues and I showcased the potential of gene editing to protect chickens from the
In the hallowed halls of justice, where centuries-old traditions and precedents have long held sway, a quiet revolution is underway. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has penetrated the legal world, promising both new opportunities and daunting challenges. As the legal profession grapples with this technological disruption, it becomes imperative to explore the profound implications that
In the perpetually evolving domain of agriculture, sustainability stands as the preeminent paradigm that has ensnared the rapt attention of both cultivators and consumers alike. As we find ourselves at the confluence of technological progression and environmental conscientiousness, the urgency of nurturing sustainable agricultural methodologies has never been more pronounced. A promising avenue,
In an era defined by the rapid advancement of technology, the landscape of politics across the globe has been profoundly transformed. Nowhere is this more evident than in the complex and dynamic continent of Asia. The fusion of politics and technology has given rise to new paradigms in governance, communication, and activism, challenging