Science News
AI card game knows how to bend the rules
New Scientist - 4 May 2013 21:00
A system that can create brand new card games from scratch could lead to an entirely new way of playing
A Box With A Hidden Video Camera Documents Journey Through The Mail
Singularity Hub - 4 May 2013 19:31
Ever wondered what it was like to be a parcel? No? Silly you. Ruben van der Vleuten thinks you should know.
Losing your sense of smell. How bad can it be?
New Scientist - 4 May 2013 18:00
It might not be as worrying as losing your sight or hearing, but loss of smell can cause great misery, and something can be done about it
Ikea-bots build flat-pack furniture
New Scientist - 4 May 2013 16:00
Assembling flat-pack furniture can be tricky - now two robots that can put a coffee table together from scratch might save the day
Superconducting hose transmits magnetic field
New Scientist - 4 May 2013 15:00
A cylinder of superconducting material filled with a cobalt-iron alloy could project magnetic fields over long distances
Is there more to slacktivism than gesture politics?
New Scientist - 4 May 2013 14:00
Just clicking "like" might not achieve much on its own, but savvy campaigners may be able to use it to real advantage
One Per Cent: Grow your own living lights
New Scientist - 4 May 2013 13:00
Living lights, sticky-footed robot and tracking shoppers' eyes
One Per Cent
New Scientist - 4 May 2013 13:00
Living lights, sticky-footed robot and tracking shoppers' eyes
Lethal DNA tags could keep innocent people out of jail
New Scientist - 4 May 2013 12:00
Sequences of DNA that don't exist in humans have been used to tag samples to prevent cross contamination of DNA from suspects and a crime scene
The Human Microbiome: A Rogue's Gallery
KQED Quest - 4 May 2013 02:13
Get to know some of the microbes that may be in your gut.