Designer babies and talking apes: Is that our future?
Recent projects highlight ethical and social issues with genetic engineering.
Category: Science & Technology
Does waking up early really improve likeliness of success?
We often hear about famous individuals, entrepreneurs, and celebrities that start their days earlier than the average person. Does an early wake-up time make you a better version of yourself, or does more go into it than simply managing your time more efficiently?
The iPhone through the ages
Just how much has it changed?
Boston Dynamics’ robot dogs will soon be released in factories and work sites
Boston Dynamics newest robot, the Spot has recently become available. It is able to complete numerous tasks autonomously as well manually with the help of someone operating it with a controller, but is it as useful as the manufacturers make it out to be?
Climate change starts an unexpected chain of events on the soil around the world
The rich, valuable dirt that supports our ecosystems is at threat.
Why older vehicles were made more reliable than newer ones
Vehicles have been changing for over 139 years and manufactures have managed to make reliable machines that can bring you almost anywhere, but recently reliability is getting sacrificed for better emissions, are we getting closer or farther from our goal?
If an electric supercar drives through a forest and doesn’t make a sound, is it still a supercar?
The Porche Taycan is set to be Porsche’s first purely electric supercar when it is released this fall.
What could a lunar base really do for humanity?
We are capable of going to the moon, so why haven’t we stayed there. What kind of possible benefits could a base on the moon offer?
Athletes can strengthen their brain to improve their performance
Scientists are finding new ways to improve a players performance, including the floating organ inside your head.
How the Nazis started the Space Race
Our modern rockets are based of a design that is now over 77 years old that was developed by the Nazis and adapted by Nazis hired by the US and USSR.
The rotary engine may come back, but not in the way you expect
The rotary engine is a race-winning beast, but got discontinued do to restrictions on emissions. Now the company that helped start it all is trying to bring it back, but do they have the means to do so?
Instagram announces plan to hide likes in Canada
Instagram head, Adam Mosseri, said he wants to relieve Instagram users of the pressure they feel to be validated through the number of likes on their posts.
When will electric air travel take off?
Is electric-battery technology strong enough to fly a large airliner?
The dangers and benefits of Artificial Intelligence
An A.I. threat could be devastating to humanity, but are the risks we have to take worth it? The possibility of an A.I. uprising is frightening, but the payoff could greatly outweigh the negatives.
The biggest features coming to iOS 13
iOS 13 is set to release this year in the fall and be packed with fun and useful new features. From a dark mode to a performance boost, there’s something for everyone.
A black hole has been observed for the first time in the history of science
April 10, 2019, scientists successfully shot a black hole, and the world watched it for the first time. Amazingly, Albert Einstein predicted the observation of a black hole 104 years ago.
Improved ways of data tracking could shift into the sports betting industry
With more information being tracked in every sport, from the impact of a hit to how fast someone is, the possibilities for betting are endless.
War is unnecessary, but it certainly did help!
The unseen benefits of wars that you might not expect
Everything we know about Google Stadia so far
Google’s recently revealed game streaming service could be the future of gaming. It gives almost everyone access to gaming by eliminating the need for expensive equipment.
Super bugs and the antibiotic resistance threat
Antibiotics are one of humanity’s greatest inventions, but we are now entering a time where they may ultimately be responsible for our downfall if we keep using them at the same rate.
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