Imogen Heap’s AI revolution: how one British musician is shaping the future of music

Heap seeks to enhance her music and connect with fans in a way that challenges common fears about AI replacing human artistry and creativity.

Paul G. Oliver, Lecturer in Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Edinburgh Napier University • conversation
Dec. 6, 2024 ~6 min

Generative AI is making traditional ways to measure business success obsolete

Businesses are using AI to boost productivity and reduce costs.

Sankar Sivarajah, Professor of Technology Management and Circular Economy, Kingston University • conversation
Dec. 6, 2024 ~7 min


What is Salt Typhoon? A security expert explains the Chinese hackers and their attack on US telecommunications networks

Chinese hackers are alleged to have broken into US phone networks, giving Chinese intelligence services a window onto specific Americans’ phone and messaging activity.

Richard Forno, Principal Lecturer, CSEE & Assistant Director, UMBC Cybersecurity Institute, University of Maryland, Baltimore County • conversation
Dec. 6, 2024 ~8 min

Dogs and people bonded in the Americas earlier than thought

How did humans and dogs become friends? Connections in the Americas began 12,000 years ago, researchers report.

Kyle Mittan-U. Arizona • futurity
Dec. 5, 2024 ~7 min

Bluesky isn’t the ‘new Twitter,’ but its resemblance to the old one is drawing millions of new users

Bluesky, the microblogging alternative to X, is having a moment. A social media researcher explains why people are flocking to it – and why it isn’t likely to recapture the early days of Twitter.

Casey Fiesler, Associate Professor of Information Science, University of Colorado Boulder • conversation
Dec. 5, 2024 ~9 min

As Space Traffic Grows, UN Calls for More International Cooperation

VOA Learning English • voa
Dec. 4, 2024 ~5 min

Watch: New approach gets robot to clear the table

Clearing the dinner table is a task easy enough for a child to master, but it's a major challenge for robots. A new method changes that.

Byron Spice-Carnegie Mellon • futurity
Dec. 4, 2024 ~7 min

How right-wing media is like improv theater

Improv theater is known for improvisation, audience participation and riffing on memes and stories circulating on social and traditional media – all hallmarks of right-wing media.

Kate Starbird, Professor of Human Centered Design & Engineering, University of Washington • conversation
Dec. 4, 2024 ~11 min


A new way to create realistic 3D shapes using generative AI

Researchers propose a simple fix to an existing technique that could help artists, designers, and engineers create better 3D models.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
Dec. 4, 2024 ~7 min

RNA plays a surprising role in DNA repair

Researchers have discovered a surprising role for RNA in DNA repair. The work could lead to better treatments for cancer and other diseases.

Georgia Tech • futurity
Dec. 3, 2024 ~7 min

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