Category: Technology

Foster + Partners has developed a concept design for a vertiport terminal, located next to Dubai International Airport (DXB). The vertiport terminal will be connected to the airport and the metro “to provide seamless, sustainable travel in the city for foreigners and locals”. In the plans published by Foster + Partners, the vertiport is built […]

The 2024 McLaren 750S ensures drivers of every skill level can enjoy its exhilarating performance. The McLaren 750S is the latest addition to the British automaker’s supercar lineup, boasting a twin-turbocharged V8 engine that produces 710 horsepower, and 568 lb-ft of torque, reaching 60 mph in just 2.7 seconds. The 750S comes with a seven-speed […]

Many people are more mobile and moving today thanks to the benefits of technology and working remotely. People nearing retirement age are also looking for new places to call home. A recent study by Blacktower Financial Management Group analyzed the best and worst states for retirees. This article will break down these states one by one. The […]

INDUSTRIAL deals are back. Carrier Global Corp confirmed late Tuesday that it was buying German heat-pump maker Viessmann Climate Solutions for €12bil (US$13.2bil or RM59bil) to expand in the European home heating and cooling market. Carrier, itself a spin-off of the former United Technologies Corp, will also explore options for exiting its remaining fire and […]

As home entertainment systems continue to evolve, the demand for high-quality visuals has become increasingly important. This has led to a surge in popularity for 4K projectors, which offer a stunning level of detail and clarity that was once only available in movie theaters. With so many options available, choosing the best 4K projector for […]

Dandelions, love them or hate them, are blooming in abundance all over the UK this spring. As an ecologist who studies the insects which visit these flowers, so redolent of sunshine, I have never been able to understand why anyone might hate them. Why do some people despair when they see a dandelion poking through […]

The social separation imposed by the pandemic led us to rely on technology to an extent we might never have imagined – from Teams and Zoom to online banking and vaccine status apps. Now, society faces an increasing number of decisions about our relationship with technology. For example, do we want our workforce needs fulfilled […]

Spending time alone can induce fear in a lot of people, which is understandable. At the same time, the difference between moments of solitude and loneliness is often misunderstood. As a psychologist, I study solitude – the time we spend alone, not interacting with other people. I started this research more than ten years ago […]

“Got Polio? Me neither. Thanks, Science.” Messages like this are used in memes, posters, T-shirts and even some billboards to promote routine vaccinations. As this catchy statement reminds people of once-feared diseases of the past, it – perhaps unintentionally – conveys the message that polio has been relegated to the history books. This pro-science message […]

Despite a surge in interest in craft beers and ales, lager continues to dominate global sales, with more than 150 billion litres consumed around the world every year. Lager is a beer brewed at low temperatures using yeast that are described as “bottom-fermenting”. Yeast are single-celled fungi used in brewing to convert maltose to alcohol […]