We can fly like a bird or suddenly find ourselves naked in front of our boss: some of the things we experience in our sleep are just strange. With a few simple tricks, dreams can be experienced consciously – and even controlled.
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Forget everything you thought you knew about dieting – a number of new studies show: It’s not what or how much we eat. Rather, it is where, when, and from what kind of plate we eat determines whether or not we gain weight. The good news: With a few simple tweaks, we can change our eating habits.
Many people are afraid of ticks because they can carry dangerous diseases. But just how dangerous are they? When is a vaccination recommended?
From medical milestones to intelligent voice assistants and autonomous driving: AI is revolutionizing our lives. But the increasing complexity and the associated data and energy requirements raise an important question: How environmentally friendly can AI really be?
The energy transition is one of the most ambitious projects of our time – a global shift towards a sustainable and climate-friendly energy supply. But the challenges are immense: Renewable energies such as wind and solar do not provide a constant supply of electricity, and the infrastructure in many countries is not designed for the necessary flexibility. This is where smart grids come into play.
Gamification is extremely popular in current platform and application design. The term refers to the use of game elements to enhance non-game activities. But isn’t this approach nothing new?
