By Michelle Starr A combination of high-resolution X-ray CT scanning and digital visualisation has been used to restore a rare dinosaur fossil.
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GoldieBlox buries Barbie with powerful Apple ‘1984’ homage
By Chris Matyszczyk The startup that won itself an ad during the Super Bowl releases another spot, for a new action figure for girls. In it, little girls say to hell with conventional ideas of beauty.
We are legion: Pairs of humans communicate brain-to-brain
By Michelle Starr In a continuation of earlier research, University of Washington scientists have demonstrated human brain-to-brain communication with multiple pairs of people.
We are legion: Pairs of humans communicate brain-to-brain
By Michelle Starr In a continuation of earlier research, University of Washington scientists have demonstrated human brain-to-brain communication with multiple pairs of people.
Amazon Echo is a Star Trek computer for your home
By Bridget Carey Stand aside, Siri. Amazon’s Echo smart speaker, with its Alexa voice assistant, has plenty to say. Also, Microsoft makes Office free to use on mobile, and most messaging apps score poorly on security.
Aereo lays off most of its staff, as prospects dim
By Joan E. Solsman With the Supreme Court against it, a small executive team will be the only ones remaining at the embattled TV-streaming start-up after a court ban on its service scared off potential investors.
‘The Force Awakens?’ Nah. Twitter has #BetterStarWarsTitles
By Amanda Kooser The Force has awoken some considerable ribbing on Twitter as “Star Wars” fans offer up amusing alternative titles for the next film.
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NASA rocket experiment redefines how we think of galaxies
By Nick Statt Scientists have discovered that the universe contains twice as much infrared light than previously thought, helping us better understand the construction of space.
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Ghost in the machine: Robot simulates a ghostly presence
By Michelle Starr Researchers have designed a robot that makes humans feel the illusory presence of a non-existent “ghost”.
Ghost in the machine: Robot simulates a ghostly presence
By Michelle Starr Researchers have designed a robot that makes humans feel the illusory presence of a non-existent “ghost”.