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Coronavirus: 3D printers save hospital with valves

A 3D-printer company in Italy has designed and printed 100 life-saving respirator valves in 24 hours for a hospital that had run out of them.

First published by | March 16, 2020 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

Millions of websites face ‘insecure’ warnings

Some well-known websites could stop functioning properly on Wednesday, 4 March, after a bug was found in the digital certificates used to secure them.

First published by | March 3, 2020 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

What happens when the internet vanishes?

From his high-rise desk overlooking the sprawling city of Addis Ababa, Markos Lemma has a pretty good view.

First published by | February 25, 2020 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

Scientists discover powerful antibiotic using AI

In a world first, scientists have discovered a new type of antibiotic using artificial intelligence (AI).

First published by | February 21, 2020 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

Larry Tesler: Computer scientist behind cut, copy and paste dies aged 74

Larry Tesler, an icon of early computing, has died at the age of 74.

First published by | February 20, 2020 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

AI is here to stay, but to what sacrifice

The future of artificial intelligence (AI) is here: self-driving cars, grocery-delivering drones and voice assistants like Alexa that control more and more of our lives, from the locks on our front doors to the temperatures of our homes.

First published by | February 12, 2020 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

Self-driving delivery van ditches ‘human controls’

The first self-driving vehicle designed without basic human controls such as steering wheels, pedals or side view mirrors has been granted permission to test on US roa

First published by | February 7, 2020 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

Open data ‘tougher’ than open access and needs ‘mindset change’

Huge rewards could ensue if governments bankroll the systematic sharing of research data, but experts warn of unintended consequences

First published by | January 31, 2020 | Science & Technology, Social Change | 0 responses

Artificial intelligence-created medicine to be used on humans for first time

A drug molecule "invented" by artificial intelligence (AI) will be used in human trials in a world first for machine learning in medicine.

First published by | January 30, 2020 | Science & Technology | 0 responses

Tech’s battle for the classroom

Jane Wakefield checks out the latest educational tech at the Bett 2020 show in London.

First published by | January 24, 2020 | Science & Technology | 0 responses