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Our brains could use quantum computation - here's how
According to Trinity College Dublin scientists, our brains could use quantum computation after applying an idea created to prove the existence of quantum gravity to investigate the human brain and its workings.
Artificial Intelligence Can Determine Racial Identity from Medical Images
A study shows that artificial intelligence (AI) has the capability to accurately predict someone’s race in radiographic images. This is something that human experts were not able to do. They couldn't predict self-reported race from these images.
Why the Driverless Car isn't coming to a road near you anytime soon
Smart cars can do a lot of things, but they can’t replace drivers just yet and it's not the fault of the self-driving car.
Catherine MoffatPublished about a year ago in FuturismFull Moon in Aries (October 2022)
The moon will be making it’s first opposition to the sun for the 2022 fall season this week. On the 9th, the moon will find itself at the midpoint of it’s cycle in cardinal, airy Libra. Anytime the moon makes this lunar-solar aspect, we have a full moon. The entirety of the moon being illuminated by the sun is where the “full” part comes from. Speaking to energy, the full moon in every lunar cycle marks a period of clarity, release, cultivation, and often, heightened intuition and emotions. This full moon will be in the sign of the ram, which is ruled by Mars. It is also associated with the first house (1H) in astrology, which makes this a great time to focus on our individual needs, desires, and goals.
Is there a possibility that aliens are all around us?
Many people scoff at topics like the multiverse or aliens, thinking that they are fake because seeing is believing, and since they have not seen them with their own eyes, they certainly have reason to doubt.
GejionovskyPublished about a year ago in FuturismIntroduction: What are the Benefits of AI & What are the Negative Side Effects?
The benefits of AI include faster processing, improved accuracy, and lower cost. However, there are also negative side effects that need to be considered such as the potential for bias in the data used by artificial intelligence systems or the risk of job loss due to automation.
Ashok R SinghPublished about a year ago in FuturismGender Inequality in the Construction Industry
When it comes to sectors that could still see a lot of improvement in gender equality, construction has a lot to work on. Macdonald & Company found from their 2019 Rewards and Attitudes survey that the gender pay gap in the industry at 20%, which is higher than the UK average of 18%.
Apple iPad Pro 2022 And iPad 2022 Just Days Away, Insider Claims
This month, it’s expected Apple will launch not one but two new iPads. And exactly when they will launch has just had corroboration from a leading industry insider. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his latest Power On newsletter, the next Apple tablest are coming “very soon”.
Stefan NicholasPublished about a year ago in FuturismTiny Robotic pill RoboCap Delivers Drugs to Guts and Could end Injections Like Insulin
Devices produced for human health continue to make our lives easier. For this purpose, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers aim to finish insulin injections by producing a robotic capsule.
Stanford researchers produce a groundbreaking cancer-fighting compound
In what can be called a major scientific breakthrough, Stanford researchers have discovered a "rapid and sustainable" way to synthetically produce a promising cancer-fighting compound, designated EBC-46, right in the lab, according to a press release published by the institution.
A Sustainability Kick: 5 Outstanding Eco Sports Innovations
Eco-friendly activewear became popular amongst sports enthusiasts some time ago. Fashioning sports kits made from recycled plastics are actively driving the sustainability movement forwards.
Why RPA is Not a Silver Bullet to All of Your Automation Problems
As time goes by and new generations move into new workforce positions, and most employees consistently express the desire to work remotely, the need for Robotic Process automation is apparent. The mantra that lives behind most modern companies, even giants like Target and Starbucks, is to work smarter and not harder.