AI helps humans have a 20-minute conversation with a whale
Scientists from the University of California Davis and the SETI Institute had a 20-minute interaction with a humpback whale named Twain off the coast of Alaska. Using an underwater speaker, the researchers played recorded humpback contact calls. To their surprise, Twain approached and started responding by circling them and matching the timing of the calls. […]
Recycled wind turbines may one day become tiny homes and floating playgrounds
Dutch companies Vattenfall and Superuse showcased a tiny home built inside the hollowed-out nacelle (casing) of a decommissioned wind turbine. The 393 sq ft home includes a living space, bathroom and solar-powered amenities. Recycling wind turbine components is challenging as they often end up in landfills. This project shows one way to reuse major turbine […]