What drones may come: The future of unmanned flight approaches

Jan 28, 2017 07:42 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology Law

The once-small community of drone hobbyists has transformed into a worldwide phenomenon. In 2016 especially, significant technology improvements and regulatory clarity have paved the way for even more dramatic changes in...

Can machines really tell us if we're sick?

Jan 28, 2017 07:14 am UTC| Technology Health

This week US scientists announced they have developed an algorithm, or a computerised tool, to identify skin cancers through analysis of photographs. Rather than relying on human eyes, the new method scans a photo of a...

Why artificial intelligence could be key to future-proofing the grid

Jan 28, 2017 06:24 am UTC| Technology

A recent Conversation piece pointed out that the British electricity mix in 2016 was the cleanest in 60 years, with record capacity from renewable energy, mainly from wind and solar power. But one problem with this great...

Facebook's support for USB security keys is a good move and one others should follow

Jan 28, 2017 05:03 am UTC| Technology

In an attempt to increase the security of online accounts, Facebook has added support for 2 factor authentication using USB security keys. The security keys supported are ones that support a standard called U2F which...

Global Geopolitics Series

Twitter diplomacy: how Trump is using social media to spur a crisis with Mexico

Jan 28, 2017 03:56 am UTC| Technology

Six days after taking office, President Donald Trump is facing the first international crisis of his administration. And its unfolding on Twitter. Following through on campaign promises to crack down on immigration,...

Five Teams Left, Google’s $20M Prize For Reaching The Moon Is Within Reach

Jan 27, 2017 10:15 am UTC| Technology

In the 60s, man first walked on the moon and made history. Since then, humanity has made no effort to go back, and this is something that Google is not okay with. As such, it is offering a $20 million prize to the team...

Facebook Offers Physical Key Access To The Really Paranoid User

Jan 27, 2017 10:14 am UTC| Technology

The fear of having ones Facebook account hacked has been lingering in the minds of many users for years and the social media site has taken several steps in order to ease the worry of those who have become incredibly...