Category: Technology

Many countries face general elections this year. Political campaigning will include misleading and even false information. Just days ago, it was reported that a robocall impersonating US president Joe Biden had told recipients not to vote in the presidential primary. But can disinformation significantly influence voting? There are two typical styles of election campaigning. One […]

A 2019 Time magazine cover portrayed four astronauts running towards the Moon. Pictured alongside the headline “The Next Space Race”, one of the astronauts carried an American flag, one carried a Chinese flag and the other two belonged to space companies owned by billionaires: Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin. Until recently, it […]

Searider Searacer Electric Watercraft Searider Searacer Electric Watercraft with its unique futurist racing design, for performance enthusiast riders, is inspired by the moto sports industry. Searider creates cutting-edge technology that includes industry-standard safety features, making their products user-friendly. Searider “Our goal is to provide the ultimate experience with top-notch performance, innovation, and excitement, your safety […]

Migaloo Submarine Migaloo Private M5 165-meter Submersible Superyachts are tailor-made to match the owner’s wishes. For adventurous billionaires, the Migaloo M5 Submersible Yacht is a top choice. As the world’s premier luxury super submarine, it spans 541 feet, accommodating up to 20 passengers and 40 crew members. Migaloo Submarine Loaded with luxuries like two pools, […]

Spreadsheet blunders aren’t just frustrating personal inconveniences. They can have serious consequences. And in the last few years alone, there have been a myriad of spreadsheet horror stories. In August 2023, the Police Service of Northern Ireland apologised for a data leak of “monumental proportions” when a spreadsheet that contained statistics on the number of […]

The 2025 electric Porsche Macan Porsche Right before the grand reveal of the 2025 electric Porsche Macan, Michael Mauer discusses the challenge of revamping the familiar design of this beloved SUV. Unlike all the Macans cruising around in the last ten years (around 750,000 of them worldwide), the new 2025 Macan will be completely electric—Porsche […]

Credit NASA/Erika Blumenfeld & Joseph Aebersold First look at the contents of NASA’s Bennu Asteroid Sampler, after more than 3.5 months since the OSIRIS-REx returned them to Earth. The NASA team in Houston has successfully taken apart the OSIRIS-REx sampler head to reveal the rest of the Bennu asteroid sample inside. On January 10, they […]

In the heart of western Borneo’s vibrant jungles, the edible fruits of the underground palm are well-known to the local people who snack on them. But this botanical marvel has remained unnoticed by the scientific community for so long because it flowers and bears fruit underground. At first glance, Pinanga subterranea, a rare palm tree, […]

Credit Regent Hawai’i might soon see Regent’s innovative hydrofoiling Seagliders, pending some bureaucratic hurdles. The Viceroy, Regent’s flagship seaglider, is a 12-passenger watercraft that smoothly glides over the sea using three modes: hull, hydrofoil, and ground-effect flight. With a range of 160 nautical miles (upgradable to over 400), these electric vehicles are set to launch […]