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.
These four projects are stopping plastic from entering our oceans via rivers
Most ocean plastic starts off in rivers, so if we want to keep the ocean free of plastic, it’s essential we intercept river plastic before it enters the sea. Fortunately, there are already four projects that are doing a seriously good job of capturing plastic in rivers. Let’s take a look at Read More...
Only 12% of the banana plant is used. This process turns the rest into bioplastic
The growing of bananas is a particularly wasteful form of agriculture, with only 12 percent of the plant actually being used. The pseudostem makes up much of the rest, and while it can be composted or used in the production of textiles, it's usually just thrown away. In order to bring new value Read More...
This Kickstarter product will turn your phone into a microscope
Smartphones changed photography forever by making the camera a staple on every new smartphone produced. Now a new kickstarter campaign is planning to revolutionize the microscope industry by turning any smartphone camera into a portable microscope. The new product named DIPLE is a small Read More...
How to create an online community free of trolls
This Thanksgiving week we’ve been publishing stories that emphasize the powerful role of community. And we’re not just talking about physical communities! We also recognize the power that online communities can empower people…if done right. Creating an online community is a bit like opening Read More...
Fertility tracking? There’s an app for that!
We use technology for almost every aspect of our everyday lives. We use apps to order food, find transportation, track our exercise, and even find the nearest bathroom. A new tech boom in fertility apps means that yes when it comes to reproductive health, there’s an app for that! Fertility Read More...
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...