The download: What the future holds for babies today, and replacing their brain
Drones are a technology that has been used by militaries for over a decade. They have also become a favorite among hobbyists and first responders. Drones are no longer restricted to small quadcopters that have insufficient battery power. They now help search and rescue operations, shape wars in Ukraine or Gaza, and deliver time-sensitive medical supplies. Billions of dollars have been invested in the development of the next generation of autonomous systems. These developments raise several questions. Are drones safe to fly in densely populated areas and cities? Does it violate people’s right to privacy when police fly drones over an event or protest for security reasons? Who decides the level of autonomy that is acceptable for drones in war zones?
These questions are not hypothetical. Drones are becoming cheaper, faster and more capable thanks to advances in drone technology, sensors and falling prices. Here’s a look at four of the biggest changes coming to drone technology in the near future.
–James O’Donnell
This story is from MIT Technology Review’s What’s Next series, which looks across industries, trends, and technologies to give you a first look at the future. You can read the rest of them
here.Aging hits us in our 40s and 60s. But well-being doesn’t have to fall off a cliff.
–Jessica Hamzelou
You might feel like you’re on a slow, gradual decline, but, at the molecular level, you’re likely to be hit by two waves of changes, according to researchers at Stanford University. The first wave of changes occurs in your 40s. Eek.
