“Doctor, how much time do I have left?” is one of the most difficult but inevitable questions that the doctors of the seriously ill face. Yet, giving an accurate answer is critical to help the person prepare for possible death. Recently, a team of researchers from Stanford University has designed an AI tool to help doctors do that, and it turns out it is...
Who wouldn’t love a little free electricity? Lucky citizens in Germany received a lovely Christmas gift when energy prices dipped so low that they reached negative numbers.
“Free energy” thanks to renewable resources
On December 24th and 25th 2017, a bout of windy weather caused electricity prices in Germany to drop to the negatives. Simply put, energy supply overshot demand - and it’s all thanks...