Ireland wants input on disabling video-sharing platform algorithms

Coimisiún na Meán, Ireland’s new commission for media regulation, has invited public feedback on the country’s first Online Safety Code for video-sharing platform services. The draft Code includes a recommendation, amongst many others, that platforms c… Continue reading Ireland wants input on disabling video-sharing platform algorithms

World-first automatic safety system lands a helicopter without power

Huge props to these two helicopter test pilots, who have white-knuckled it through one of the most harrowing experiences in rotorcraft flight – an unpowered autorotation emergency landing – allowing an autonomous system to take the controls.Continue Re… Continue reading World-first automatic safety system lands a helicopter without power

Your smartphone could tell how drunk you are by listening to you talk

Anyone who’s been to karaoke night at a bar knows just how dramatically altered our voices get after throwing back a few drinks. Scientists have now shown that analyzing these vocal changes is a surprisingly good way to see just how drunk we are.Contin… Continue reading Your smartphone could tell how drunk you are by listening to you talk

Experimental “fire-safe” fuel won’t ignite unless electrified

As any car-chase action movie will tell you, the gasoline used in our vehicles is flammable, explosive stuff. Scientists have created a new combustible fuel, however, which stays safely non-flammable for transport and storage.Continue ReadingCategory: … Continue reading Experimental “fire-safe” fuel won’t ignite unless electrified

Experimental “fire-safe” fuel won’t ignite unless electrified

As any car-chase action movie will tell you, the gasoline used in our vehicles is flammable, explosive stuff. Scientists have created a new combustible fuel, however, which stays safely non-flammable for transport and storage.Continue ReadingCategory: … Continue reading Experimental “fire-safe” fuel won’t ignite unless electrified