Hopepunk and Solarpunk: On Climate Narratives That Go Beyond the Apocalypse
“The narratives we construct, the stories we tell ourselves must acknowledge that, while there’s a scientific consensus that the atmosphere is warming due to our […]
LinkedIn Says Blockchain Is Top Skill for 2020
“Last year, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and analytical reasoning led LinkedIn’s global list of the most in-demand hard skills,” LinkedIn wrote in the report. “They’re all […]
Scientists Have Built The First-Ever Robots Constructed Entirely Out of Living Cells
“In another lifetime, if they had been allowed to follow their natural development, the stem cells taken from embryonic frogs would have turned into skin […]
Tesla battery researcher unveils new cell that could last 1 million miles in ‘robot taxis’
“Tesla’s battery research partner has released a new paper on a battery cell that could last over 1 million miles, which they say is going […]
Bosch thinks its new lidar system is the breakthrough self-driving cars need
“Bosch, the German supplier that’s responsible for building so many car-related components, won’t be left out of the self-driving car discussion. Instead, it wants to help shape […]
The major discoveries that could transform the world in the next decade
“The last decade ushered in some truly revolutionary advances in science, from the discovery of the Higgs boson to the use of CRISPR for Sci-Fi […]
Novel dementia vaccine on track for human trials within two years
“A newly published study has described the successful results in mice of a novel vaccine designed to prevent neurodegeneration associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers […]
A Native American tribe has insulated itself from California’s blackouts by creating a microgrid utility
“After months of wildfires, an essential question in a warming, windy California is this: How does the state keep the lights on? A tiny Native […]
U.S. Air Force scientists developed liquid metal which autonomously changes structure
“As reported by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, military scientists have developed a “Terminator-like” liquid metal that can autonomously change the structure, just like […]
Denmark sets record, sourcing almost half of power from wind
“Denmark has reportedly set a record by sourcing almost half of its power from wind energy. The European country received 47 percent of its electricity […]
It’s been a hell of a millennium for medicine — and it’s just getting started
“In less than twenty years, several deadly diseases have been transformed into manageable, chronic conditions; the word “cure” has been added to the lexicon; and […]
[VIDEO] You Can Now Feel 3D images, Thanks to This New Tech
” Imagine an interactive, 3D representation of some object or person or infographic, that you can see, touch, and hear. While it might sound like […]
A Road Map to 100 Percent Renewable Energy in 139 Countries by 2050
“Nearly 140 countries could be powered 100 percent by solar, wind, hydropower and geothermal energy by 2050, a group of researchers say. Such a future […]
Bone Regeneration: Successful Bioprinting with Poly-Lactic-Co-Glycolic Acid/β-Tricalcium Phosphate Scaffolds
“In ‘Poly(Dopamine) Coating on 3D-Printed Poly-Lactic-Co-Glycolic Acid/β-Tricalcium Phosphate Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering,’ researchers from the School of Stomatology at Jilin University in Changchun, China are seeking […]
This Three-Wheeled Trike Boasts a Sub-4-Second 0-60MPH Time & A 1,000-Mile Range
“In 2005, an executive in Southern California by the name of Steve Fambro was becoming increasingly fed up with driving a gas-guzzler of a car […]
Scientists Find Evidence a Strange Group of Quantum Particles Are Basically Immortal
“Nothing lasts forever. Humans, planets, stars, galaxies, maybe even the Universe itself, everything has an expiration date. But things in the quantum realm don’t always follow […]
Google AI system can surpass human experts in spotting breast cancer, study finds
“Google’s artificial intelligence system can identify breast cancer more accurately than radiologists, according to a study published in Nature on Wednesday. The model, created in […]
Tesla’s market cap is now double Ford’s, after being eclipsed by it eight months ago
“Tesla is doing well. The electric car maker delivered more vehicles than investors expected in the last quarter of 2019, sending its stock price to […]
Here’s Why Quantum Supremacy Matters
“After weeks of speculation, megacorporation Google is claiming to have achieved “quantum supremacy” in a paper published in the prestigious journal Nature. Why should you care? And what is quantum supremacy […]
Tokyo aims for zero greenhouse-gas emissions
“The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has released a basic strategy to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions by 100 percent by 2050. According to the” Zero Emission Tokyo Strategy”, […]
Researchers ‘Teleport’ Data Between Two Chips Via Quantum Entanglement
” Quantum entanglement isn’t a new term by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, it was once described by Albert Einstein as ‘spooky action […]
Teslasuit has a VR glove to go with its full-body haptic suit
“For a fully immersive VR experience, one piece of equipment which still hasn’t become widely available is a haptic glove which can provide tactile feedback to let […]
Polish Research Yields Innovative 3D Printed Energy Harvester
” In ‘Pendulum base 3D printed electromagnetic energy harvester,’ researchers Krzysztof Adamski and Rafał Walczak from the Wrocław University of Science and Technology in Poland presented their […]
The 12 Most Important and Stunning Quantum Experiments of 2019
” The smallest scale events have giant consequences. And no field of science demonstrates that better than quantum physics, which explores the strange behaviors of […]
Scientists Have ‘Cleared’ Alzheimer’s Plaque From Mice Using Only Light And Sound
“Clumps of harmful proteins that interfere with brain functions have been partially cleared in mice using nothing but light and sound. Research led by MIT […]
[VIDEO] Liquid windows and the energy-efficient buildings of tomorrow
“On this episode of Futuris, we look at groundbreaking new technology that could hold the key to energy-efficient buildings of the future. We went to […]
How Blockchain Can Address Food Waste And Hunger
“According to the World Food Program (via KPMG), 821 million people — nearly 1 in 9 on the planet — go to bed on an empty stomach. […]
France wants to phase out disposable plastics by 2040
“The French Parliament’s lower chamber late Thursday passed a law to ban all single-use plastic products and packaging after 2040, as well as a raft […]
Finally, A Smart Robot That Can Cook And Serve Us Hot Dogs
“At long last, robots have conquered one of the last bastions of human dominance: the grill. After training an artificial intelligence in a virtual reconstruction […]
These are the technologies that will transform the 2020s – From 5G to vertical farming
“Shared mobility, advanced plastic recycling and protein production are also going to be key to future prosperity. 2020 is set to be the year of […]
US has only one offshore wind energy farm, but a $70 billion market is on the way
Offshore wind has the potential to generate more than 2,000 GW of capacity per year — nearly double the nation’s current electricity use, according to […]
New tool uses AI to flag fake news for media fact-checkers
“A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool could help social media networks and news organizations weed out false stories. The tool, developed by researchers at the University […]
How 3D Printing Is Changing Sustainable Housing
“As our technology advances, so do our imaginations. The limits of what we can do slowly get pushed further and further back, making room for […]
Scientists Are Working On Spray-On Solar Panels
“A team of researchers at the University of Central Florida say their new AI’s work on a special liquid called “perovskite” could one day be […]
World’s first 3D-printed neighborhood unveiled in Mexico
“We’ve followed New Story’s efforts to create affordable 3D-printed homes for a while, including its first prototype model and ambitious plan to build a community […]
Finland is making its online AI crash course free to the world
“Last year, Finland launched a free online crash course in artificial intelligence with the aim of educating its citizens about the new technology. Now, as […]
The world’s most powerful offshore wind turbine is open for business
“A prototype of what’s being called the “world’s most powerful offshore wind turbine” is now generating energy. GE Renewable Energy’s Haliade-X 12 MW wind turbine […]
Germany just got a universal basic income, and nobody noticed.
“Germany just got itself a universal basic income through the back door. We’ll never know if the judges at the German supreme courtin Karlsruhe were […]
3D Printing Microstructures for New Drug Delivery Systems with SPHRINT
“In the recently published, ‘SPHRINT – Printing Drug Delivery Microspheres from Polymeric Melts,’ authors Tal Shpigel, Almog Uziel, and Dan Y. Lewitus explore better ways […]
Kauai was 100% renewably powered for 32 hours over the last month
“For five beautiful hours on Tuesday, December 10, the Hawaiian island of Kauai achieved total electrical generation from renewable sources. This marks a total of […]
Bosch unveils smart glasses giving e-bikers a futuristic heads-up display
“Bosch has been pumping out new products into the e-bike market fairly regularly lately. But the latest news from Bosch isn’t an updated e-bike motor or battery […]
California City Set to Revolutionize Bond Market With Blockchain Issuance Layer
“Berkeley, California, is planning to raise $3-5 million via “micro bonds” using a blockchain settlement layer to bypass the ailments caused by middlemen. This could […]
5 emerging energy technologies to watch out for in 2020
“2019 was a year of consolidation rather than breakthroughs for clean energy technologies. Will 2020 be different? This year will likely be remembered as a […]
Using virtual reality, US Army researchers in Orlando seek to train soldiers on IED detection
“As UCF research associate Shane Reynolds guides his avatar over a virtual minefield using his iPad, small beeps and whistles reveal the location of the […]
Elon Musk’s Plan for One Giant Solar Farm Is a Little Insane, but Not Completely Insane
“Elon Musk has revived his idea to power the entire U.S. with one single, giant solar farm. In a recent tweet evidently directed at fellow […]
Chinese Courts Increasingly Use Blockchain Technology To Settle Cases
China’s smart courts are reportedly applying a variety of innovative technologies including blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) to decide on millions of legal cases. On […]
Daimler to 3D Print Spare bus Parts
“Swiss SLS 3D printer manufacturer Sintratec has announced a partnership with German multinational automotive corporation Daimler AG. Sintratec’s S2 3D printer has been installed at the production site of EvoBus GmbH in […]
Oregon Nears Launch Of A Solid Community Solar Program
“Adopted by the legislature in 2016, it’s been a long wait for Oregon’s community solar program to launch. Technically, it hasn’t yet, but the program […]
Large ‘Tesla ships’ all-electric container barges are launching this autumn
“The Dutch company Port-Liner is building two giant all-electric barges dubbed the ‘Tesla ships‘. The company announced that the vessels will be ready by this […]