Innovation - Page 143

March 20, 2017

Brain scans may reveal whether you committed a crime knowingly or recklessly

Neuroscientists have found that brain images reveal whether someone committed a crime knowingly or recklessly. It may seem like a small distinction but it could have a significant impact on the burgeoning field of "neurolaw."

March 17, 2017

Top 10 'breakthrough' technologies for 2017

The top 10 technologies making waves in 2017 include brain implants and quantum computers.

March 17, 2017

How ambulances could help prevent dirty bombs

That ambulance you see racing to an emergency may soon also protect you from a dirty bomb attack.

March 17, 2017

Google Home surprises users by playing 'Beauty and the Beast' promo

Google Home surprised users Thursday by slipping in a promo for the movie ‘Beauty and the Beast’ into its ‘My Day’ feature.

March 17, 2017

Israel's Arrow anti-missile system scores first hit

Israel’s sophisticated Arrow anti-missile system has scored its first hit, taking down a surface-to-air missile fired from Syria, according to media reports.

March 16, 2017

Top special operations snipers go head to head

Top sniper teams from the U.S. Army, Navy and Marines went head to head last week -- but who proved they were the best?

March 16, 2017

Ray Kurzweil predicts computers will be as smart as humans in 12 years

12 years. That’s how long Google’s Director of Engineering Ray Kurzweil thinks it will take for computers to reach human levels of intelligence.

March 16, 2017

How to watch the NCAA tournament while at work

The NCAA college basketball tournament starts in full tomorrow, as teams from around the country duke (pun intended) it out to see who’s crowned champion. Chances are though, you’ll be at work though and may not be able to sneak away from your desk to watch the games.

March 15, 2017

Jack the Ripper mystery: Researchers hit roadblock

Researchers looking to identify the last known victim of Jack the Ripper have hit a low-tech roadblock that will likely prevent them from unleashing their DNA testing technology on any potential remains.

March 15, 2017

Amazon's Alexa can clean your house for you

“Hey Alexa -- clean my house for me.” Alexa, Amazon’s all-knowing and doing voice assistant can now help you vacuum, thanks to a partnership between the Seattle-based retail giant and iRobot, a maker of consumer robots.