Technology
There has been no era like ours for the rapid development of technology. Stay updated on the hottest trends and advancements from all over the world.
Solar trains are feasible: Look at this heritage train that runs on sunlight
A non-profit company has restored an Australian derelict heritage train to be used for public transport. What makes this extra special is that the train operates entirely on solar energy. The train features custom-designed curved solar panels on the roof of the train and utilizes a regenerative Read More...
Wood: renewable construction material of the future?
When you think "sustainability," building with wood isn't necessarily the first thing that comes to mind. But a deeper look at the growing trend begs the question: Could wood be a key sustainable resource of our Read More...
This vending machine gives homeless people free access to food and clothing
While many organizations exist to advise, shelter and assist the homeless, these organizations aren’t always available to the homeless at all times of the day. To fill the void, a charity in the UK has launched a free-to-use vending machine to give those who sleep on the streets round-the-clock Read More...
Scientists may have a solution to the problem of fake news
Fake news is a problem. Once fake news is widely shared and reaches a mass audience, it can have all sorts of downstream effects on attitudes and behavior. To solve this problem, a team of researchers propose what they call “technocognition.” The idea is to use what is already known about Read More...
Edward Snowden has created an app that you can use to protect your home
Hacker, dissident, and app pitchman Edward Snowden has created an app that can help you figure out if your home or laptop has been violated. All it takes is an extra Android phone. The app works by taking advantage of the capabilities of the phone, turning it into a multifaceted tripwire for Read More...
Solar energy helps African village connect to the Internet for almost nothing
While new telecommunications has brought on much positive change in rural South Africa, the cost of data and airtime for these are amongst the highest in the world. One survey found that people spend up to 22% of their total income on telecommunications. That’s why a team of researchers have Read More...
A new discovery could be a death blow to traditional lithium-ion batteries
Department of Energy scientists said last week that they had discovered the fastest magnesium-ion solid-state conductor. It could be a final blow to the lithium-ion batteries, which have been used for Read More...
Dubai is a having a transportation revolution
Considering how advanced our technology is becoming, isn’t it odd we still spend so much time sitting in traffic. Dubai thinks so, which is why its testing out new transportation methods that are like nothing we’ve seen before. See here Dubai’s big plans to revolutionize the way we Read More...
These origami-inspired robotic muscles can lift 1,000 times their weight
Using simple materials, scientists have built robot “muscles” that can lift 1,000 times their own weight. These muscles are made out of metal or plastic “skeletons” that are covered in either a liquid or air, and then sealed in plastic or fabric “skins,” which are then folded in Read More...
This microbot made of algae can swim through your body
While microbots are expected to flow through our bodies to keep them in check by 2030, the prospects for these microbots are still limited by challenges in powering the devices and guiding them through the body. A team of researchers from China may have found a solution to both problems. See here Read More...