Seven Must-Read Stories (Week Ending August 16, 2013)
Another chance to catch the most interesting, and important, articles from the previous week on MIT Technology Review.
- New Form of Carbon Is Stronger Than Graphene and Diamond
Chemists have calculated that chains of double or triple-bonded carbon atoms, known as carbyne, should be stronger and stiffer than any known material. - Devices Connect with Borrowed TV Signals, and Need No Power Source
Devices that can make wireless connections even without an onboard battery could spread computing power into everything you own. - Cyborg Parts
Princeton researchers, using a 3-D printer, have built a bionic ear with integrated electronics. - Denser, Faster Memory Challenges Both DRAM and Flash
A new memory technology can store a terabyte on a chip the size of a postage stamp. - More Connected Homes, More Problems
They might offer convenience or potential cost savings, but Internet-connected home appliances may also create security risks. - Experts Raise Doubts Over Elon Musk’s Hyperloop Dream
While technically feasible, Musk’s hyperloop will likely be expensive. - “Spoofers” Use Fake GPS Signals to Knock a Yacht Off Course
Civilian GPS is vulnerable to being spoofed—and researchers are looking for ways to ensure the signals are legit. <
Keep Reading
Most Popular
Geoffrey Hinton tells us why he’s now scared of the tech he helped build
“I have suddenly switched my views on whether these things are going to be more intelligent than us.”
Meet the people who use Notion to plan their whole lives
The workplace tool’s appeal extends far beyond organizing work projects. Many users find it’s just as useful for managing their free time.
Learning to code isn’t enough
Historically, learn-to-code efforts have provided opportunities for the few, but new efforts are aiming to be inclusive.
Deep learning pioneer Geoffrey Hinton has quit Google
Hinton will be speaking at EmTech Digital on Wednesday.
Stay connected
Get the latest updates from
MIT Technology Review
Discover special offers, top stories, upcoming events, and more.