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.
This startup is using tech to help immigrant communities thrive in America
While there are plenty of online networking tools these days, there’s only one like Homeis. That’s because Homeis specializes in building networks that are focused on the needs of specific immigrant communities and helping them find things like new friends and job opportunities. The startup Read More...
This device can kill weeds without chemicals by using electromagnetic waves
Spraying weed killer near your prized plants can be tricky, but picture this: a weed, sucking up valuable sun and nutrients — but suddenly, a shadow passes above, and deep within the plant pest, tiny, violent vibrations begin. The molecules shake, the water inside warms and expands, until its Read More...
Scientist have made an AI that predicts when and where lightning will strike
Lightning strikes may be beautiful to see, but the consequences of them can be brutal. For one, lightning kills more people each year than tornadoes or hurricanes. On top of that, lightning strikes can be detrimental to farmers as they can cause fires that can destroy millions of dollars' worth of Read More...
These speedy robots are helping America tackle the recycling crisis
Since humans aren’t the best at sorting out all the different types of waste we produce, recycling centers around the country are adopting robots that use artificial intelligence to do the sorting job better. In Florida, for example, a sprawling recycling factory has 14 different robots that Read More...
This device ensures people don't leave their kids or pets in the car
A new device developed by the Canada's University of Waterloo could potentially save many lives by preventing children and animals from being forgotten in vehicles. The small disc-shaped device can be mounted on a car ceiling or rearview mirror and sends out radar signals to detect signs of Read More...
Wow: This company can turn thin air into plant-based meat
Yesterday we wrote about a brand called Air Co. that has come up with a brilliant way to make vodka using nothing but air and water. Today, we have something even crazier: plant-based meat made from air. Welcome to the future. Most plant-based meat, such as the Impossible Burger or the Beyond Read More...
This innovative device helps beekeepers take better care of their hives
Beekeepers frequently open up their hives to check on them, but doing so adds to their workload and stresses out the bees. That's why a team of Dutch entrepreneurs set out to develop a high-tech alternative, resulting in the BEEP base hive-monitoring system. The base itself is a weatherproof Read More...
New AI from Microsoft can quickly diagnose cervical cancer
In India alone, roughly 67,000 women die of cervical cancer each year. At the same time, there’s just a handful of doctors that can process the pap smear tests which are used to detect this type of cancer. The good news is that Microsoft and SRL Diagnostics have developed an AI tool that Read More...
How AI technology is revolutionizing animal conservation
Wildlife conservationists often struggle with gathering vital information about species without disrupting their lives and habitats. While studying black rhino populations in Africa, conservationists Zoe Jewell and Sky Alibhai grappled with how to study the animals without tranquilizing and placing Read More...
How the world’s most anonymous site created an actual safe space on the Internet
All too often, the premise of anonymity is abused by Internet users. Nearly anywhere you go on the web is susceptible to Internet trolls, and behind the mask of anonymity, some feel inclined to say things they would never say in person. But then there’s Reddit, the so-called “front page of the Read More...