Facebook Finally Admits Allowing Malicious Propaganda And It's Not Their Problem

Apr 28, 2017 05:56 am UTC| Technology

Whatever Mark Zuckerberg and his team of PR professionals might have said in the past, theres a clear correlation between Facebooks lax stance on misinformation and the impact of fake news on society. It would seem that...

Uber Self-Driving Car Head Forced To Step Aside Amid Waymo Lawsuit

Apr 28, 2017 05:55 am UTC| Technology

With so many fires that it needs to put it, it would seem that Uber finally realized that it cant keep operating as if nothing is happening if it wants to survive. To this end, an email from the cab-hailing firm confirmed...

Every picture tells a story, but visualisation can tell the right one

Apr 28, 2017 00:36 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. But how much data can a picture capture? Or, more interestingly, how can a picture tell a story thats hiding in data? Our eyes can process vast amounts of information...

We must plan the driverless city to avoid being hostage to the technology revolution

Apr 28, 2017 00:30 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology

Trials of autonomous cars and buses have begun on the streets of Australian cities. Communications companies are moving to deploy the lasers, cameras and centimetre-perfect GPS that will enable a vehicle to navigate the...

Traditional Burial Practices Harms The Environment, Humans Cause Damages Even In Death

Apr 28, 2017 00:20 am UTC| Technology

In yet another addition to the mounting evidence against humans as destructive forces on the planet, scientists recently found that even in death, people still cause harm to the environment. Traditional practices of...

Secrets Of Artificial Photosynthesis Unlocked, Huge Impact In Climate Change And Energy Industry

Apr 28, 2017 00:20 am UTC| Technology

Natural photosynthesis is basically the means used by plants to convert the carbon that it absorbs into usable energy. Scientists have been trying to replicate this effect via synthetic materials for decades because of its...

Engineer Propose Using Recycled Plastics To Repair Roads

Apr 28, 2017 00:19 am UTC| Technology

Right now, the world has over 24.8 million miles of concrete roads, all of which needs repair and maintenance. Usually, this is done with the use of oil, which is not exactly the most environmentally safe option. An...