Crashing A 1998 Toyota Into A 2015 Toyota Shows How Far Car Safety Has Advanced People are twice as likely to die in a crash if the car they’re travelling in was built before 2000. This is demonstrated by the results of this car-to-car crash test conducted by independent vehicle safety advocate ANCAP. The average […]
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How The New York Times’ recast R&D unit got back to basics – Digiday
The New York Times’ R&D Lab, started in 2006, grew to a 12-person team that dreamed up products of the future. There was a Minority Report-style “magic mirror” that could serve up information as you’re brushing your teeth. And a conference table that takes notes. Now, the research unit, recast as Story[X] a year ago, […]
MIT researchers develop a drone system that can do a camera operator’s job
Shooting professional quality video with a drone is not an easy task, and often requires multiple human operators. Researchers at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) think they’ve found a way to take humans out of the operation part of the equation altogether. The team teased a system this week that they plan […]
Staying Healthy and Hopeful During Drug Abuse Recovery
One of the hardest parts about drug addiction recovery is that the chance for relapse never really goes away. While your body can physically recover through detox and other treatment methods, the psychological aspects of addiction and your cravings can last for the rest of your life. The reality is that the majority of drug […]
Italy Is Giving Away Old Castles For Free, And Here’s How You Can Get One
Talking to Yourself (Out Loud) Can Help You Learn
There are few skills more important than the ability to learn. But the skill of learning skills is rarely taught. One effective learning strategy is self-explaining. This approach involves asking yourself explanatory questions like “What does this mean?” or “Why does it matter?” It really helps to say them out loud. One study shows people […]
