Software
People want ethical robots, but there’s one big problem in the way
People are messy, complex and often irrational (sorry, but it's true). So if we want to program ethical robots, can...
This new design software could save the mining industry a lot of money
As mining companies delve deeper for resources, microchip design principles could create mapping techniques that keep expensive access tunnels to...
Here’s how to get your hands on the fastest blockchain tech in the world
This new blockchain tech combines speed and security to deliver your financial transactions at breakneck speed.
Is this new algorithm the best in the world for analysing streaming data?
To track trends, algorithms have to wade through a constant flow of streaming data, focussing on the important bits while...
What happens behind the scenes of the world’s best animation?
Great animation doesn't happen by accident. There's a lot of physics, maths and engineering involved – and a healthy dose...
5 medical apps that are changing how we diagnose illnesses
From selfies that help diagnose cancer to platforms that predict seizures, here are some of the medical apps that are...
Shark-spotting drones are coming to a beach near you
Just in time for summer, surfers and swimmers flocking to Australia’s beaches have a new ally keeping them safe from...
People program AI, so what happens when they get hacked?
AI is a hot topic, but it’s made in the image of something very old: the human brain. What happens...
This emotionally intelligent software knows exactly how you’re feeling
Modern algorithms and psychological theories popularised in the 1970s have come together to create emotionally intelligent facial recognition software.
This little sensor warns you if you show signs of a concussion
Evidence is mounting about how damaging a concussion in contact sports can be. Now a smart tool is aiding in...
