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 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...
Drones are taking to the sky in Zanzibar to control malaria outbreaks
To get a tight grip on the spread of malaria, researchers in Zanzibar are flying drones to help locate small bodies of water where mosquitos may lay their eggs. The imagery captured by the drone help the researchers create precise and accurate maps of potential mosquito Read More...
African nations use data sharing to fight illegal fishing
A collection of East African nations are working together to curb the economically and environmentally harmful practice of illegal fishing. To do this, the eight nations have begun to share data on vessels that may be fishing with forged licenses or that have already been caught fishing illegally. Read More...
How humans will progress with AI, according to futurist Ray Kurzweil
When it comes to predicting the future, Ray Kurzweil has a knack for it. He has a thirty-year track record of accurate prediction regarding humans and our relationship with technology. See here why the futurist believes Artificial Intelligence will enhance people for the Read More...
First pictures of Airbus autonomous air taxi, tests are taking place in Oregon
Airbus is developing a self-driving plane that takes off and lands like a helicopter. The electric plane has no controls on the inside of the cabin and an onboard computer serves as the pilot. The aircraft’s wings also tilt forward for flight like an airplane, allowing it travel twice as far as a Read More...
Conservationists use decoy eggs to stop poachers of endangered sea turtles
The eggs of the endangered sea turtle are considered a delicacy and an aphrodisiac, making them an expensive commodity on the black market. To catch poachers who steal sea turtle eggs, a conservation nonprofit is planting GPS-implanted eggs along with real eggs. That way, when poachers take eggs Read More...