This self-riding bicycle follows you around while you walk
31 July 2019
A chip used to control an autonomous bicycle is inspired by the brain and could pave the way for AI with a broader range of abilities
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How to build a motion-detector wildlife camera with an old smartphone
31 July 2019
Make a motion-controlled wildlife camera with an old smartphone and find out what birds, bees, butterflies and badgers are visiting your garden
Neuroscientist Ed Boyden is decoding the brain with the power of light
31 July 2019
Understanding the workings of our minds is one of science's greatest challenges. With the help of flashing lights and materials used in diapers, we could find out what thoughts are made of
How to suck water from desert air and quench the planet's thirst
31 July 2019
The global water supply is limited, and shortages will affect over 1.8 billion people by 2025. Fortunately, we've discovered a way to pull water from thin air - even in the desert
Countries are turning off the internet to stop violence. Does it work?
31 July 2019
Governments are increasingly shutting down access to the internet in an effort to curb organised violence. But evidence shows it usually makes things worse
Facebook's fact-checking process is too opaque to know if it's working
29 July 2019
Facebook isn't transparent enough about its fact-checking initiative to know if it's working and it needs to ramp up the operation, says a new report
Complaints about AncestryDNA and 23andme sent to UK data watchdog
27 July 2019
Home DNA testing companies AncestryDNA, 23andme and MyHeritage have all been the subject of complaints to the UK's data watchdog
Flexible battery works when stretched and could power wearable devices
26 July 2019
A lithium-ion battery that can conduct electricity and retain some of its charge even when stretched could be used to power flexible wearable devices
Bionic eye helps people who are blind read letters again
25 July 2019
A pair of smart glasses and an implant behind the retina have given vision back to people with macular degeneration, letting them read letters again
Smartwatch app that soothes the nerves helps improve exam results
25 July 2019
A smartwatch app that produces a slow, soothing tapping on the wrist seems to help people relax and perform slightly better exams
