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Jetpacks, flying cars, hyperloops, space tourism, quantum communication. These technologies are closer than you think, as scientists working around the world compete and cooperate on groundbreaking discoveries which will change the way we operate as a species.
- The experts also called for the UN health agency to create a database of scientists working on gene editing
- Last year, Chinese researcher He Jiankui rocked the scientific community with his announcement that he helped make the world’s first gene-edited babies
The ongoing public battle between Elon Musk and the top US securities regulator adds pressure on the electric carmaker’s chief executive, who is struggling to make the company profitable.
The ongoing public battle between Elon Musk and the top US securities regulator adds pressure on the electric carmaker’s chief executive, who is struggling to make the company profitable.
All major cities offer network access, but Netgear, Huawei, ZTE, Xiaomi and TP-Link devices add security and serve many devices
All major cities offer network access, but Netgear, Huawei, ZTE, Xiaomi and TP-Link devices add security and serve many devices
A clash over technology could see a long-term split in research and development between rival leaders based in Shenzhen, Silicon Valley, according to market observers.
A clash over technology could see a long-term split in research and development between rival leaders based in Shenzhen, Silicon Valley, according to market observers.
As power is re-defined by data, states are not prepared for the global consequences of the AI revolution, while individuals remain vulnerable to new techniques of control.
As power is re-defined by data, states are not prepared for the global consequences of the AI revolution, while individuals remain vulnerable to new techniques of control.
Wang Zhigang condemns research such as He Jiankui’s manipulation of twins’ DNA and admits law is struggling to keep up with technological changes.
Wang Zhigang condemns research such as He Jiankui’s manipulation of twins’ DNA and admits law is struggling to keep up with technological changes.
James Anderson, head of global equities for Baillie Gifford, said Elon Musk could take on a new role as ‘chief ideologue’. Musk stunned staff by announcing last week that Tesla would shut most stores and shift to online-only sales, triggering a share plunge of up to 16 per cent
James Anderson, head of global equities for Baillie Gifford, said Elon Musk could take on a new role as ‘chief ideologue’. Musk stunned staff by announcing last week that Tesla would shut most stores and shift to online-only sales, triggering a share plunge of up to 16 per cent
Phone has no holes, no ports, no wires and no buttons, but we are still waiting to hear when it will be available
Phone has no holes, no ports, no wires and no buttons, but we are still waiting to hear when it will be available
US telecom Verizon and partner start-ups are looking at how to profit from 5G. Digital concierges, 3D human communication, real-time virtual repairs and augmented shopping are among their ideas.
US telecom Verizon and partner start-ups are looking at how to profit from 5G. Digital concierges, 3D human communication, real-time virtual repairs and augmented shopping are among their ideas.
Razer has a great feel for what techies and gamers both want
Razer has a great feel for what techies and gamers both want
As the trend of data analytics grows, US cloud company Tableau Software has set itself the task of arming employees with the tools needed to mine the increasing amounts of data firms generate, according to CEO Adam Selipsky.
As the trend of data analytics grows, US cloud company Tableau Software has set itself the task of arming employees with the tools needed to mine the increasing amounts of data firms generate, according to CEO Adam Selipsky.
Reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says the 2015 model will be updated with ‘an upgraded processor’, but what else could we see?
Reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says the 2015 model will be updated with ‘an upgraded processor’, but what else could we see?
Charging is done wirelessly, buttons have been replaced by pressure-sensitive panels, and e-SIM niche technology replaces the SIM card. These innovations are still unpolished, but they will be the norm sooner than you think.
Charging is done wirelessly, buttons have been replaced by pressure-sensitive panels, and e-SIM niche technology replaces the SIM card. These innovations are still unpolished, but they will be the norm sooner than you think.
Innovation and technology are the next big thing, professors say.
Innovation and technology are the next big thing, professors say.
Technology-driven hotels are revolutionising hospitality experiences for guests who are happy to swipe, talk to robots or take a ‘holiday on the moon’
Technology-driven hotels are revolutionising hospitality experiences for guests who are happy to swipe, talk to robots or take a ‘holiday on the moon’
Despite the global ambition of China and its tech giants, some of their most important companies and projects are still named in Chinese and spelled in pinyin.
Despite the global ambition of China and its tech giants, some of their most important companies and projects are still named in Chinese and spelled in pinyin.
Several Stanford professors have said they were in contact with He Jiankui over the last year.
Several Stanford professors have said they were in contact with He Jiankui over the last year.
Jizhong Chen was reportedly seen by a fellow Apple employee taking photographs inside a secure work space on January 11.
Jizhong Chen was reportedly seen by a fellow Apple employee taking photographs inside a secure work space on January 11.
Nobel Prize winner Craig Mello told He that he was ‘taking a big risk’ but remained a scientific adviser to He’s company for eight more months.
Nobel Prize winner Craig Mello told He that he was ‘taking a big risk’ but remained a scientific adviser to He’s company for eight more months.
Fei-Fei Li, a Chinese-American expert in deep learning and a professor at Stanford University, says how AI is engineered, and by whom, will determine whether it helps all humanity or reinforces the wealth divide and human prejudices.
Fei-Fei Li, a Chinese-American expert in deep learning and a professor at Stanford University, says how AI is engineered, and by whom, will determine whether it helps all humanity or reinforces the wealth divide and human prejudices.
Doctors have begun pairing sand-grain-sized sensors with a common chemotherapy drug to receive real-time health data and ensure patients don’t forget to take their medication.
Doctors have begun pairing sand-grain-sized sensors with a common chemotherapy drug to receive real-time health data and ensure patients don’t forget to take their medication.
Accounting and finance practitioners need an optimal combination of professional competencies that integrate technical skills with personal qualities
Accounting and finance practitioners need an optimal combination of professional competencies that integrate technical skills with personal qualities
Gadgets include a security dongle, a medical air purifier and a smartphone holder. Also featured: the new iPad Pro and an ergonomic vertical mouse.
Gadgets include a security dongle, a medical air purifier and a smartphone holder. Also featured: the new iPad Pro and an ergonomic vertical mouse.
YLE says it has filed several cases against former chairman and former general manager involved in stealing US$175 million.
YLE says it has filed several cases against former chairman and former general manager involved in stealing US$175 million.
Construction of Gigafactory 3 has started and will produce 500,000 cars annually when in full operation.
Construction of Gigafactory 3 has started and will produce 500,000 cars annually when in full operation.
The US leader’s erratic behaviour in fact illustrates some of the principles of quantum physics that more accurately describe the physical world and human behaviour. When old rules don’t apply, new thinking is required.
The US leader’s erratic behaviour in fact illustrates some of the principles of quantum physics that more accurately describe the physical world and human behaviour. When old rules don’t apply, new thinking is required.
The Hongyun Project represents an important part of China’s national policy to commercialise space technologies and broaden net access to rural areas.
The Hongyun Project represents an important part of China’s national policy to commercialise space technologies and broaden net access to rural areas.
The radar technology is intended to allow a level of touchless sensitivity exceeding traditional camera-based motion-capture systems.
The radar technology is intended to allow a level of touchless sensitivity exceeding traditional camera-based motion-capture systems.
HKU is seizing the opportunities to collaborate with partners including Harvard and Tsinghua on research into AI and other innovations, and launch programmes that prepare graduates for the latest technology.
HKU is seizing the opportunities to collaborate with partners including Harvard and Tsinghua on research into AI and other innovations, and launch programmes that prepare graduates for the latest technology.
It is a fact that the Chinese are making great leaps forward in innovation and technology, and cannot be blamed for the US’ own slip in global innovation rankings. However, Trump and his team are not strong on facts.