Blockchain-like ID may mean end of paper birth certificates
27 September 2017
Data could be put back into people’s hands by a digital ledger system like the blockchain behind bitcoin, and it could push governments to the sidelines
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A cheap pollution sensor will keep you off the dirtiest roads
26 September 2017
This wearable device reveals exposure to the three worst pollutants, linking it with online maps to help you avoid poor air, a bit like a Fitbit for pollution
It takes 30 seconds for your fingerprint to grip your smartphone
25 September 2017
Fingerprints have to soften a bit before they can fully make contact with glass surfaces, which could foil plans for next-generation touchscreens
AI could put a stop to electricity theft and meter misreadings
23 September 2017
An algorithm developed to detect electricity theft for companies in Latin America could also uncover billing errors
Two-colour pixels let you draw pair of images in the same space
22 September 2017
Pixels created with pinholes in aluminium can change colour under different light, which may be useful for fighting forgeries and for storing data
Uber loses its licence to operate in London
22 September 2017
Transport for London says Uber is 'not fit and proper' to operate in London, meaning its licence will expire after 30 September, unless the firm appeals
Robots can hitch-hike on sharks thanks to ultrastrong sucker
20 September 2017
A suction cup modelled on how a strange faeces-eater attaches to other fish can withstand a pull of 340 times its weight, letting robots ride sharks and whales
3D-printed alloys could lead to lighter planes that fly further
20 September 2017
Modern aeroplanes are held together with thousands of rivets and fasteners. That could change soon, thanks to 3D-printed weldable alloys
