The music of proteins is made audible through a computer program that learns from Chopin
Training an algorithm to play proteins like Chopin can produce more melodious songs. Frederic Chopin/Wikimedia CommonsWith the right computer program,...
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Could the language barrier actually fall within the next 10 years?
Pieter Bruegel the Elder's 'The Tower of Babel' (1563). Wikimedia CommonsWouldn’t it be wonderful to travel to a foreign country...
The language gives it away: How an algorithm can help us detect fake news
In an attempt to address the growing problem of fake news online, an algorithm that identifies patterns in language may...
Ghana’s national security ministry ignites old fears after fracas over photos
The SWAT team of Ghana's national security ministry Citi NewsroomCaleb Kudah, a journalist with the Accra-based Citi TV, didn’t expect...
Ethics of AI: how should we treat rational, sentient robots – if they existed?
A scene from Ex Machina, where a man becomes close to a robot who displays emotion. Universal PicturesImagine a world...
How a cyber attack hampered Hong Kong protesters
Massive public protests taking place in Hong Kong over the past week are aimed at a new extradition law, known...
New tools to map flood risk will help bring disaster planning up to date
Forecasts are key to mitigating the worst effects of floods. Vadim Petrakov/ShutterstockAbout 90% of natural disasters are water-related – most...
More than banking done right, consumer data rights are set to transform our lives
ESB Professional/ShutterstockThere’s a revolution under way in commerce. Within five years, the consumer data right will have transformed competition and...
Not every student needs senior maths, but we can make maths more engaging in the earlier school years
ShutterstockIn late 2019, New South Wales announced it would make maths compulsory all through school. Victoria will have an additional,...
Mayflower 400: how we brought the pilgrims’ ship to life using VR technology
An image showing early VR models of the Mayflower and Speedwell. The Speedwell was left behind in Sutton Pool after...
