Robots reading humans

“Softbank unveils ‘human-like’ robot Pepper.” bbc.com. BBC, 5 June 2014. Web. 8 June 2014. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-27709828 This article talks about a Japanese robot designed to interact with humans and understand their emotional responses. The robot is built with an “emotional engine” and a cloud-based artificial intelligence system that enables them to comprehend human’s emotions, allowing them to react […]

Stem Cell Burgers

Winter, Lisa. “Will Stem Cell Burgers Go Mainstream?” iflscience.com. N.p., 21 May 2014. Web. 2 June 2013. http://www.iflscience.com/plants-and-animals/will-stem-cell-burgers-go-mainstream “Schmeat,” a lab-grown meat product, is currently being developed in an attempt to reduce the harmful effects livestock creates on the environment. This product is different from vegetable-based meat substitute because it is made from actual animal stem cells. […]