Could a nasal spray offer hope against Covid-19? Scientists ‘amazed’ after trial of artificial solution stopped virus replicating in 96% of infected ferrets Treatment was administered to ferrets who were then exposed to coronavirus Spray was initially developed to help protect against the common cold and flu Human trials on the spray could be launched … Read more
A new device is able to take in sunlight, carbon dioxide and water to create a new carbon-neutral fuel without any outside source of electricity, its developers claim. University of Cambridge experts behind the device say it uses a form of ‘artificial photosynthesis’ – the process used by plants to convert sunlight into energy. The … Read more
Art curators could face competition as researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) that can spot ‘hidden connections’ between paintings. Parallels in styles, themes and motifs can link artworks painted in vastly different points in time and space — and shine new light on both works. However, even the most knowledgeable of art critics could … Read more
Alexa, have a heart! British company develops artificial voice that can speak with ‘deep human emotion’ — and even cry The software from Sonantic can imbue dialogue with emotional inflections It works by sampling lines recorded by voice actors with different deliveries Game and film companies can then use the AI to produce speech in minutes … Read more
Turf war! Wildlife campaigners call for BAN on artificial lawns amid concern for birds and insects More than 3,000 people sign petition to have astroturf amid wildlife concerns Critics say artificial lawns impact wild birds and insects’ habitats in gardens Former Countryfile host Julia Bradbury said they’re ‘toxic’ to humans and wildlife By Colin Fernadez … Read more
Superstore star Ben Feldman reveals he underwent spine surgery and now has two artificial discs By Sameer Suri For Dailymail.com Published: 19:11 BST, 16 July 2020 | Updated: 03:27 BST, 17 July 2020 Superstore star Ben Feldman announced this Thursday that he underwent spinal surgery on Monday in Newport, California. The 40-year-old thanked his surgeon … Read more
Romans living in Pompeii in 79AD had more artificial light and were therefore probably happier than London’s residents in the early 19th-century, a study claims. Both groups lived before the Industrial Revolution, and the only nighttime non-natural light in homes came from candles. Researchers say access to more artificial light at night would have allowed … Read more
If Napoleon had been caught on camera: Artist uses AI to create stunningly realistic photo portraits of famous figures including the Statue of Liberty and Michelangelo’s David Bas Uterwijk, from Amsterdam, creates realistic portraits using technology The artist uses ‘deep-learning’ AI to create realistic photos of famous figures Bas made near perfect photos of Lady … Read more
Hope for women who are unable to get pregnant after scientists create an artificial womb in rabbits that is capable of supporting fertilisation, fetal development and live birth Researchers from the US demonstrated the viability of the procedure Uterine tissues were cultured and grown from the cells of the individual rabbits These were then seeded … Read more
Artificial intelligence will help scientists search for signs of ancient life on Mars and other planets thanks to work by NASA scientists in training the system. The European Space Agency (ESA) Rosalind Franklin ‘ExoMars’ rover will be the first to have the new AI system when it leaves for the Red Planet in 2022/2023. Allowing … Read more