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The first pop song ever written by artificial intelligence is pretty good, actually
We already know that artificial intelligence systems can work in law firms and beat the world champion at a game of Go. Now it turns out that AI can write some pretty good pop songs, too.<p>Researchers at Sony have been working on AI-generated music for years, and has previously used AI to create …
11 House Plants So Good for You They’re Approved by NASA
Adding some green to a space can do a lot of good — both for your health and your style. Although we’ve been loving 2016’s trending house plants (we’ve even DIYed a Sharpie watercolor planter to keep them looking fresh in our office), we almost lost it when we heard that space plants (yes, space …
Plants8 beautiful houses that were very cheap to build
Less is more with these modern home designs, using sustainable architecture and low-cost housing technology to construct your dream home on a small …
The 6 Tools Every Graphic Designer Should Have
Photoshop has its perks. But let's face it, it's massive, complicated and often intimidating for the casual graphic designer. Even with all the DIY guides and manuals available online, mastering Photoshop can be a tricky business, especially if you don't do a formal course. But why let all that …
Some Of The Best PC Games Ever Made Hit Steam Today
There wasn’t much fanfare made about the move, but a collection of classic Sierra games turned up on Steam today, including the very best of …
Toddler-Proof Your iPhone With This Quick Trick
In a parental pinch, iPhones and iPads make great pacifiers. That’s not to say you should let junior put Apple devices in his or her mouth, but their …
Japan’s UltraSmall Houses Photos
In Japanese cities, the average house is 1,075 square feet. That makes sense when you consider that the country has a landmass smaller than Montana but a population that puts it at number 11 worldwide. Creativity abounds despite such constraints, notes Naomi Pollack in Jutaku: Japanese Houses …
JapanHideo Kojima announces surreal new game, Death Stranding
Creator of the Metal Gear series is back with a new title starring Walking Dead actor Norman Reedus – and a disappearing baby<p>Hideo Kojima, creator of the Metal Gear series, wandered on to the stage halfway through Sony’s E3 press conference, said “I’m back”, then lapped up the long and warm …
Wearing a Deus Ex-inspired bionic arm is the future of prosthetics
The team behind Deus Ex are making video games a reality, and solving a very real problem at the same time, with a new bionic arm inspired by the cyberpunk world of Deus Ex: Human Revolution.<p>Using their expertise in "near-futuristic art direction and augmentations," the game's creators …
A Post-Human World Is Coming. Design Has Never Mattered More
Designers will play a crucial role in shaping our post-human future. Our lives may depend on it.<p><i>Digital Design Theory</i> (Princeton Architectural Press, 2016) is available on Amazon.<p>Futurist experts have estimated that by the year 2030 computers in the price range of inexpensive laptops will have a …
13 Artists Who Turned Ocean Trash Into Amazing Art
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Modern Japanese Hut Seamlessly Blends With Nature
Tokyo-based <b></b><b>Naoi Architecture & Design Office</b> created the <b>Hut in Tsujido</b> to seamlessly integrate this family residence with its natural surroundings. …
Introducing Hover, An AI-Powered Indoor-Safe Camera Drone
The AI-powered micro quadcopter hovers in place and shoots 4K video from within a people-safe carbon fiber casing.<p>Most popular consumer drones are affordable quadcopters robust enough to fly outdoors and snap photos or video. But they don’t work very well inside buildings. The startup Zero Zero …
How The Bacteria In Your Gut Could Be Used To Treat Mental Illness
New research finds that altering gut bacteria in mice changes the way their brains work.<p>The trillions of bacteria living in the human gut influence how our brain functions, our mood and behavior. Scientists have linked imbalances in this community of microbes to a range of psychiatric conditions, …
A psychologist looked at over 50 years of research on creativity — here’s what he found
Indeed, deliberate practice can help you master new skills.<p>Deliberate practice involves a series of techniques designed to learn efficiently and purposefully.<p>This involves goal setting, breaking down complex tasks into chunks, developing highly complex and sophisticated representations of possible …
How Does The Human Brain Create Consciousness?
<i>How does the brain create consciousness? originally appeared on Quora –</i> <i>the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights</i>.<p><b>Answer by Yohan John, Ph.D in Cognitive and Neural Systems, on Quora:</b><p><i>Does</i> the brain create consciousness? I’m not so sure. At …
NASA has detected a burst of light that might be linked to one of the most monumental space discoveries ever made
Using equipment called the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO), the researchers detected ripples in the fabric of space-time called gravitational waves, something Einstein's general theory of relativity predicted a century ago.<p>These gravitational waves should allow scientists …
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[…] redeem their outstanding debts, since they do not possess any ways or means, or the resources. The futurist can aid you in your search for …
Singularity8 Easy Ways to Kill Bad Habits, According to Research
Bad habits; we all got’em. You know what they are. You know you should stop. But… it’s hard. In fact, sometimes you feel downright powerless. And …
12 Self-Awareness Exercises That Fuel Happiness and Success
How you behave and respond to external situations is governed by internal mental processes. Self-awareness uncovers any destructive thought-patterns and unhealthy habits. This leads to better decision-making and behavioral responses. Here are 12 exercises for greater self-awareness:<p>An old African …
Self-awareness7 Habits That May Actually Change The Brain, According To Science
The brain is by far our most precious organ–others are good, too, but they all pale in comparison to the mighty brain. Because the brain works so hard around the clock (even while we’re sleeping), it uses an extraordinary amount of energy, and requires a certain amount of nutritional support to …
The BrainCards Against Humanity Designer: “Graphic Design Doesn’t Have A Critical Dialogue”
Amy Nicole Schwartz talks about jokes, failure, and what’s missing from graphic design discourse today.<p><b>Doreen Lorenzo: How did you know you wanted to be a designer? How did you get here?</b> <b><br>Amy Nicole Schwartz:</b> My passion for design came out of my love of writing. When I was in high school I was very …
How to Start a Business On (Almost) No Money
<i>This piece originally appeared on Entrepreneur.</i><p>You’re excited to start a business. Maybe you have an idea, or you’re just fascinated with the idea of …
This NES Gun Is Actually a Real Modified Glock
You definitely don't want to use this to play Duck Hunt.<p>There are plenty of gun controllers on the market, but if you're looking for something with a bit more firepower, then this is the one for you.<p>Pictures of an actual working gun based on the NES Zapper used in Nintendo's <i>Duck Hunt</i> have been …
NESFinally, The Golden Ratio Gets Its Own Coloring Book
Venezuelan artist Rafael Araujo creates meticulously detailed drawings of the Fibonacci spiral in nature–now, you can color along.<p>When it comes to design, the golden ratio is mostly bullshit. Though designers sometimes use it, there’s just no proof people prefer that precise spatial ratio in their …
University of Sussex research brings ‘smart hands’ closer to reality
Using your skin as a touchscreen has been brought a step closer after UK scientists successfully created tactile sensations on the palm using …