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What’s Next at CES 2019?

Jan-09-19 By IdeaConnection
It is that time of year where technology enthusiasts flock to Las Vegas for one of the biggest consumer technology showcases in the world. CES 2019 has officially opened its doors.

UK Government Sees a Big Future for Small Robots

Jan-04-19 By IdeaConnection
Among the problems of driving in busy cities are the traffic delays caused by roadworks. Lengths of tarmac are dug up by utility companies to lay or repair pipes and cables.

Tracking Air Turbulence Through Crowdsourcing

Jan-02-19 By IdeaConnection
One of the most significant and unpredictable hazards that airplanes face in the skies is clear air turbulence - the turbulent movement of air without any visible clues.

VR Tumors Help to Battle Cancer

Dec-29-18 By IdeaConnection
Scientists at the University of Cambridge in the UK have constructed a virtual reality model of a cancer tumor. The technology will allow researchers to study the disease from a different perspective to increase our understanding of cancer.

Robot Brings New Life to the Great Barrier Reef

Dec-27-18 By IdeaConnection
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the natural wonders of the world, a vast coral reef of striking beauty that is rich in marine life.  Yet this World Heritage Site is under pressure from climate change, poor water quality and fishing among other threats.

Toyota Turns to Crowdsourcing for Safety Recall

Dec-24-18 By IdeaConnection
Typically, when companies issue a product recall they put out adverts in the print and broadcast media, send emails and phone customers.  But the car manufacturer Toyota is trying another approach - crowdsourcing.

Artificial Intelligence Makes Colonoscopies Smarter

Dec-21-18 By IdeaConnection
Artificial intelligence is spreading into all areas of our lives.  It is also reaching parts of our bodies helping to save our lives. Doctors at the University of California Irvine are using AI to improve colonoscopies. 

NASA Plans for a Nuclear-Powered Robot to Search for Aliens

Dec-19-18 By IdeaConnection
In a bold attempt to find alien life a number of scientists including researchers at NASA have put forward a plan to send a nuclear-powered robot to look for ET on Europa, one of the moons orbiting Jupiter.

2018 Nokia Open Innovation Challenge Winner

Dec-14-18 By IdeaConnection
Congratulations to Montreal-based start-up SPARK Microsystems which has won the Nokia Open Innovation Challenge 2018 for its innovative low-power wireless transceiver. 

Crowdsourcing Could Speed Up Autism Diagnosis

Dec-12-18 By IdeaConnection
A recent study has revealed that crowdsourcing can be just as effective as expert clinicians in recognizing some indicators of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in children.