Category: Technology

You probably don’t think about plant roots all that much – they’re hidden underground after all. Yet they’re continually changing the shape of the world. This process happens in your garden, where plants use invisible mechanisms for their never-ending growth. Scientists discovered about 15 years ago that genes at the root tip (or more precisely, […]

LG and Samsung transparent LED displays unveiled at CES 2024 in Las Vegas. LG and Samsung revealed their see-through LED displays that turn glass into movie screens and holographic-like images. These transparent displays, a potential breakthrough for home entertainment, can transform ordinary objects into dynamic overlays. LG showcased the LG Signature OLED TV at the […]

Over ten years ago, the Dark Energy Survey (DES) began mapping the universe to find evidence that could help us understand the nature of the mysterious phenomenon known as dark energy. I’m one of more than 100 contributing scientists that have helped produce the final DES measurement, which has just been released at the 243rd […]

The idea of free speech sparked into life 2,500 years ago in Ancient Greece – in part because it served a politician’s interests. The ability to speak freely was seen as essential for the new Athenian democracy, which the politician Cleisthenes both introduced and benefited from. Today, we debate the boundaries of free speech around […]

Lockheed Martin to fly its top-secret hypersonic jet in 2025 and to break the sound barrier at 4000 MPH. Lockheed Martin’s SR-72, nicknamed “Son of Blackbird,” is anticipated to take its first flight in 2025. This unmanned hypersonic plane, possibly a secret project for the U.S. Air Force, aims to be the fastest ever, surpassing […]

Mercedes Benz Vision iMobility is an autonomous microcar redefining a vehicle’s role, shifting it beyond mere transportation to become a personalized space for relaxation and entertainment. Vision iMobility is specifically designed by Richard Huang for East Asia, where demanding work cultures and long hours often lead to high levels of exhaustion. The goal is to […]

Mars Aerial and Ground Intelligent Explorer is a compact VTOL solar-powered aircraft designed for efficient mobility on Mars. NASA in its ongoing quest for space innovation, has chosen 13 new projects for its 2024 Phase I awards under the Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program. These awards, with each project receiving up to $175,000, support teams […]

You are walking back home. Suddenly the ground seems to open and a security drone emerges, blocking your way to verify your identity. This might sound far-fetched but it is based on an existing technology – a drone system made by the AI company Sunflower Labs. As part of an international project looking at the […]

Spiders have evolved creative strategies to allow them to thrive in habitats across the globe. The one thing that seems to elude them though, is the ability to charm the humans that they encounter. But what about the spider’s perspective of humans when they find a new home near us? It’s not possible to read […]

When the cold and dark winter is setting in, some of us envy animals that can hibernate. This long, deep rest is an example of how nature develops clever solution to difficult problems. In this case, how to survive a long, cold and dark period without much food and water. But hibernation has closer links […]