New Study: Humans Drowning Out Dolphin Communication
We at DFC are fascinated by possibilities in communication. We love stories about how humans make themselves understood, so we can learn […]
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Learning from the Flu -nniversary
I love anniversaries, especially if they are of happy events. But remembering tragedies on the date they roll back around is
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The Canary in the Air: Drones Detecting Toxic Gases
From exploring pyramids to delivering your new charger cable, drones are increasingly weaving themselves into the fabric of our day-to-day. But in addition
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In An Octopus’s Garden, In a… Rave?
Now, I respect the octopus. It can fit through any hole that is large enough to admit its beak. It’s intelligent
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Lessons in Photosynthesis
This month, as I work at my desk, I get to watch the leaves on the birch and maple trees
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Teacher’s Bot: AI and English Class in Japan
Japan is a country that loves its robots. From elder care, to pet ownership, to pint-pulling, one is hard-pressed to find a problem in
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About Your Privacy and Security – Some of My Thoughts
This week Facebook had a data breach affecting 50+ million users…Then there was a CBC Marketplace investigation that exposed how smart
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Tech Takes on Tuberculosis: Smartphones and Medication Adherence
Often thought of as the disease that took out 19th-century opera heroines, in our modern day, pulmonary tuberculosis is far from obsolete. It
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Broadcasting the Future with a Flexible, Wearable Speaker
We at DFC have long looked forward to the Singularity — the point at which the exponential development of technology will end
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Will Your Pet Cat Help You Become An Entrepreneur?
As dog people, we at DFC remain in opposition to our mortal enemies, cat people. Among the many reasons dogs are