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Alyssa Danigelis

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Robots Might Gather Evidence Better Than Humans in Child Abuse Investigations
Robotics
By Alyssa Danigelis

Robots Might Gather Evidence Better Than Humans in Child Abuse Investigations

Human facial expressions and subtle body language can influence children's responses during investigative interviews — bias that might be avoided with the use of robots.

This Talking, Parrot-Like Robot Is a Hi-Tech Walking Companion
Robotics
By Alyssa Danigelis

This Talking, Parrot-Like Robot Is a Hi-Tech Walking Companion

A new robotic walking partner sits on your shoulder and makes smalltalk while you go for a stroll.

How a Twitter Algorithm Could Bring Democrats and Republicans Closer Together
Space & Innovation
By Alyssa Danigelis

How a Twitter Algorithm Could Bring Democrats and Republicans Closer Together

Computer scientists have found a way to help Twitter users on either side of a divisive issue step out of their respective bubbles and reach across the aisle.

'Spider-Boy' Smashes Guinness World Record for Contortion
Earth & Conservation
By Alyssa Danigelis

'Spider-Boy' Smashes Guinness World Record for Contortion

Palestinian Mohammed Alsheikh took the one-minute record for the most full-body revolutions while holding a chest stand.

A Smart Bike Helmet Signals Where the Rider Is Going
Gadgets
By Alyssa Danigelis

A Smart Bike Helmet Signals Where the Rider Is Going

The Lumos Helmet sports integrated lights that clearly indicate braking and turning.

Watch Freeriders Ski and Snowboard on an Active Volcano
Earth & Conservation
By Alyssa Danigelis

Watch Freeriders Ski and Snowboard on an Active Volcano

Three winter sports pro athletes head to an active volcano in the South Pacific for the fiery ride of their lives.

These Cutting-Edge Solar Panels Roll Up Like Wrapping Paper
Space & Innovation
By Alyssa Danigelis

These Cutting-Edge Solar Panels Roll Up Like Wrapping Paper

Get ready for tough, foldable paper-like solar panels covered in "solar glitter."

This VR Film Shows the Beauty Hidden Within Africa's Largest Slum
Space & Innovation
By Alyssa Danigelis

This VR Film Shows the Beauty Hidden Within Africa's Largest Slum

"My Beautiful Home," an immersive experience created by young filmmaker Romain Vakilitabar, uncovers the energy and sense of community inside Kibera, Kenya.

'Stunt Freaks' Create a New Extreme Sport: Snowmobile Paragliding
Earth & Conservation
By Alyssa Danigelis

'Stunt Freaks' Create a New Extreme Sport: Snowmobile Paragliding

A group of Scandinavian stunt riders are taking snowmobiles where they haven't been before.

Google Software Claims to Sharpen Super-Pixelated Photos
Artificial Intelligence
By Alyssa Danigelis

Google Software Claims to Sharpen Super-Pixelated Photos

Researchers at Google developed software that can enhance photo resolution — but not quite as well as in the movies.

Solo Skier on Antarctica Misses His Ship Home
Earth & Conservation
By Alyssa Danigelis

Solo Skier on Antarctica Misses His Ship Home

A stretch of bad luck prevented explorer Mike Horn from meeting his ship off the coast of Antarctica as planned.

An American Woman Has Become the Fastest Person to Visit Every Country on Earth
Earth & Conservation
By Alyssa Danigelis

An American Woman Has Become the Fastest Person to Visit Every Country on Earth

After a year and a half, 27-year-old Cassie De Pecol has reached her goal of being the first woman documented to have visited all 196 of the world's sovereign nations — and she did it in record time.