An AI company is helping Michael Bommer, 61, create a meaningful digital identity to protect his legacy before he dies. Eternos.Life captured Bommer’s voice, personality and memories to program his digital version. The team integrated data capture, transcription and chat capabilities so his family could stay in touch with him for generations, according to the … Read more
Researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have successfully developed a groundbreaking method for 3D reconstruction. This new technique makes it possible to create accurate 3D models of objects with just two camera perspectives. This is a feat previously thought impossible without hundreds of images or controlled laboratory conditions. This breakthrough has the potential … Read more
With more than 100 billion neurons and 200 billion cells, “the human brain,” Professor Kwanghun Chung explained to Interesting technique, “is one of the most complex systems in the universe.” With each subsequent development in thinking, the brain becomes more and more complex. Each neuron forms tens of thousands of unique functional connections with other … Read more
A new type of equipment is being trialled at the University of Edinburgh to provide sustainable power to homes and offices in Edinburgh, Scotland. This innovation was developed by SeaWarm, a spin-off company from the University of Edinburgh that harnesses the power of water sources from seas, rivers, ponds and even mine water to efficiently … Read more
A team of researchers from Virginia Tech has made a discovery that challenges centuries of scientific understanding. The team, led by Associate Professor Jiangtao Cheng, manipulated the Leidenfrost effect, a phenomenon observed when water droplets float above a hot surface. Challenging the conventional idea The Leidenfrost effect, named after German physician Johann Gottlob Leidenfrost, occurs … Read more