[ad_1] A Google subsidiary called X, or The Moonshot Factory, aims to end food waste around the world with AI. The affiliate created two programs to help food producers, suppliers and commercial kitchens direct additional food to food banks. Having too much food may seem like a good thing, but it doesn’t usually go to…

[ad_1] An Israeli tech startup has developed a speaker system that creates a “sound bubble,” which basically means you get all the privacy of headphones without the physical requirement of wearing them. New Truly science fiction technology uses ultrasonic waves that are transmitted to the pockets next to the ears. The aptly named “SoundBeaming” technology…

[ad_1] When was the last time you cried? What was it about? Do you remember how you felt after letting all those tears flow? Some people are embarrassed to cry and see it as a symbol of weakness. That is a very unhealthy way of looking at things and it goes against the natural functions…

[ad_1] There is almost no worse agony for pet owners than when a beloved fur baby disappears. While this story could have had a more tragic ending, fate was certainly looking for a dog that disappeared in Ireland’s Wicklow Mountains last January. @jeanfrancoiswillem / TikTok Neesha, an 8-year-old golden retriever, is one lucky dog. After…

[ad_1] Library of the future, Oslo Who will read books in 100 years? (Assuming there will be someone left to read them), is the question posed by Library of the future in Norway. Every year since 2014, Scottish artist Katie Paterson (pictured left, with author Margaret Atwood) has invited a different author to submit a…

[ad_1] Have you ever had the feeling that someone is lying but haven’t had a quick way to prove it? It can be uncomfortable trying to spot liars. And directly accuse someone of lying, especially without proof. If you’re right, you have no way to back it up, and it’s your word against theirs. And…

[ad_1] A pilot program in which teams of social workers and paramedics respond to certain non-criminal complaints in Denver is showing early success. Denver Police Department The Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) program was launched in June to help ensure vulnerable people get the help they need. Over the course of six months, mobile teams…

[ad_1] A 70-year-old grandfather has successfully paddled a boat singlehandedly across the entire Atlantic Ocean. Alzheimer’s Research UK As part of a challenge to raise funds for research into Alzheimer’s treatments, Frank Rothwell dedicated the extreme feat to his brother-in-law Roger, who succumbed to the disease during Frank’s crossing. Just over £ 1 million ($…

[ad_1] Extinct for over 400 years, common cranes are finding homes in the UK’s wetlands and waterways once again. Vykh Pychmann, CC license Due to conservation efforts that began in 1979, the common crane now numbers nearly 200 individuals in the country, with more than 60 breeding pairs. Famous for its courtship displays, The common…