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How the BBC makes Planet Earth look like a Hollywood movie
Vox Published on 20 Feb 2017 The technology behind the cinematic style of the BBC’s Planet Earth II.
ITU Standardization – The technical foundations of the Information Society
ITU Published on 24 May 2016 The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) was established in 1865 to meet the need for technical standards for international telegraph systems. From the day of the telegraph, through its formative role in telecommunications, and … Continue reading
The Surprising Plant Helping Kenyan Farmers Prosper
Many families in Kisumu, Kenya survive by making rope out of sisal—a fierce-looking plant with sharp, sword-like leaves. The rope can be used to make bags, floor mats and other craft items. Yet because processing sisal is difficult and time … Continue reading
Hannah Fry | The Incredible Story Behind Garry Kasparov’s Loss to IBM Deep Blue
Hidden Forces Published on 9 Oct 2018 Listen to Hannah Fry’s full episode here: https://www.hiddenforces.io/podcast/s… In Episode 64 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with mathematician and public educator, Hannah Fry. Dr. Fry’s mathematical expertise has led to the development … Continue reading
Biodegradable bags can hold a full load of shopping after 3 years in the environment – ScienceBlog.com
Biodegradable and compostable plastic bags are still capable of carrying full loads of shopping after being exposed in the natural environment for three years, a new study shows. Researchers from the University of Plymouth examined the degradation of five plastic bag … Continue reading
Should Computers Run the World? – with Hannah Fry
Hannah Fry takes us on a tour of the good, the bad and the downright ugly of the algorithms that surround us. She lifts the lid on their inner workings, to demonstrate their power, expose their limitations, and examine whether … Continue reading
World’s First 3D-Printed Heart Made Of Human Cells Marks A Medical Breakthrough – DesignTAXI.com
Hopefully, heart transplants will be able to be performed without donors in the future. Israeli researches have produced the “world’s first printed heart” out of human tissue. The breakthrough will hopefully make it possible for full transplants to be performed … Continue reading
Scientists predict internet of thoughts ‘within decades’ – ScienceBlog.com
Imagine a future technology that would provide instant access to the world’s knowledge and artificial intelligence, simply by thinking about a specific topic or question. Communications, education, work, and the world as we know it would be transformed. Writing in Frontiers … Continue reading
How to grow your own glacier
In the 13th century, Genghis Khan embarked on a mission to take over Eurasia, swiftly conquering countries and drawing them into his empire. But, legend has it that there was one obstacle that even he couldn’t overcome: a towering wall … Continue reading
Are there viable alternatives to Facebook and Twitter? — Naked Security
There’s growing interest in social networks that prioritize user control. Two of the popular ones are Mastodon and Diaspora. via Are there viable alternatives to Facebook and Twitter? — Naked Security
