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.
In the future, this gravity-defying robot could help the elderly do chores
Earth’s population is rapidly aging. Whereas today there are ten people under age 65 for every one senior, the United Nations projects it will be just five to one by 2050. In some countries like Japan, it’ll be less than two to one, which means we will need solutions for how to take care of a Read More...
Wave energy is showing promising signs as a new form of renewable power
Harnessing the energy of ocean waves to generate renewable power has been on the agenda of scientists in the energy community for some years already. But while a few teams of researchers have developed devices that could do the job, progress to bring such technology to a commercial scale has been Read More...
Starlink is bringing internet to fire-ravaged parts of rural Washington
SpaceX announced plans to build Starlink, their globe-spanning constellation of tiny internet-providing satellites, in 2015. Although just 700 of the planned 40,000 are in orbit, they are playing a critical role in a small Washington town ravaged by wildfire. A fast-moving wildfire destroyed Read More...
Drone successfully completes longest organ delivery via unmanned aircraft
From creating breathtaking light shows to helping restore degrading ecosystems to delivering books to kids, drones can do an awful lot of things these days — including the life-saving task of transporting human organs for transplant. That is what a team of researchers from MissionGO, a provider Read More...
How quantum computing can boost energy grid resilience
Renewable energy is the power source of the future, but building reliable grids to transport this energy is no simple task. This is why GreenBiz author and engineering professor Amin Khodaei believes quantum computing is the solution to building dependable grids for a sustainable energy Read More...
3D bioprinting could be the future of non-invasive surgery
3D printing has been used to make jewelry, prosthetics, and even entire homes. Now, scientists are looking to 3D printing to repair living tissue within the human body. If successful, the technology could be used to treat ulcers and other gastrointestinal wounds which affect one in eight people Read More...
This air purifier filters the air in your home in an eco-conscious way
Most air purifiers improve the air quality in your home by removing dust, pollen, mold, and bacteria, using filters made from a combination of glass fibers and plastic. At the end of their lives, typically six to eight months, the nonrecyclable filters are tossed, eventually ending up in a Read More...
NASA’s 2024 mission will see first woman astronaut on the Moon
NASA is going back to the Moon, but this time around, there will be a woman stepping foot on the lunar surface. Recently, the American space agency formally outlined its $28 billion plan to return to the Moon in 2024, with the mission being called Artemis. The plan involves sending both a man and Read More...
This tool aims to save whale lives by preventing collisions with ships
Collisions with shipping vessels are among the most common cause of death in large whales. Along the West Coast, alone, scientists estimate that ships are responsible for the death of around 80 endangered whales every year. This usually happens due to busy shipping routes overlapping with whale Read More...
How drones and AI can restore degraded ecosystems
Over the last several centuries, humans have felled around 2 billion hectares of forest, leaving behind an area of degraded land comparable to the size of Australia. To restore these ecosystems that are essential in our fight against global warming, we need urgent reforestation efforts that go Read More...