Almost every tech gadget we use in our daily lives has some sort of microchip inside it. TVs, thermostats and even toasters rely on microchips to work efficiently. The answer? With a ton of work.
The year is 2040 and you’ve just come into a huge amount of money. You know exactly what you want to do with it: Stay in the first-ever space hotel. You shell out the cash, get on a rocket and arrive at the hotel. You get to your room and open the door. What do you see? Well, it’s not your typical hotel room, that’s for sure.
Encryption algorithms are used for security purposes in many facets of today’s world. We can use them to keep our messages private, send photos we want to keep discrete and hide our location.
Back in 2019, a marathon runner named Ediud Kipchoge accomplished something no one had before: He ran a marathon in under 2 hours. He did this wearing brand-new shoes designed by Nike. His incredible feat was immediately called into question, with critics claiming his shoes gave him an advantage. But they’re just shoes, right? How much impact can they really have? As it turns out, a lot.
ATMs make getting cold hard cash from your bank account a breeze. Just pop in your card, click a few buttons and the cash is in your hand. But ATMs can make mistakes. So, how did he do it?
Do you have memories of snapping together Lego bricks to make something special? Most of us think fondly of those plastic pieces. (Unless, of course, you stepped on one.
Artificial intelligence isn’t just used to power our smart assistants and high-tech gadgets. It has all kinds of applications — including the creation of beautiful, original art.
When you think of life hacks you probably think of a relatively new phenomenon where people come up with crazy hacks that make life easier. Here are 29 of the strangest life hacks through history.
In 2005, Barbara Blackburn became the world’s fastest typist, hitting 216 words per minute. What’s the secret behind this super-fast typing speed?
The U. Coast Guard is an integral part of our military. It protects our beaches and coastlines from invasion or enemies, but it also helps find and rescue those lost at sea.
Over 60 years ago, engineers developed the first personal flying backpack or jet pack. With all of the technological advances since then, why aren’t we all flying around the skies?
Humans use clothes for protection from the elements, to show off wealth or status or generally just to express themselves. But, what if your clothes were able to do more? It may just blow your mind.
We, as humans, all have a few things in common. We are all born, live and die. But what if computers could change that? Is that something that will become a reality? If so, when?
Capacitors are essential components that help regulate energy inside most complex electronics. But since they’re only able to handle a certain amount of electricity, what happens when they overload?
Our gadgets go where we do, in our pockets and on our wrists. But what if one day we were able to enhance our bodies with technology? Scientists are exploring the possibility.
The James Webb Space Telescope just reached its destination, which means we shouldn’t have to wait long to see incredible photos of galaxies outside our own.
In 2021, the news was dominated by COVID-19. All the new variants and vaccine rollouts seemed to blind most of us to other scientific discoveries throughout the year.
The Dark Web is a mysterious place. Once you leave the relative safety of the traditional internet, things can get pretty scary. The secrets might just blow your mind.
Nearly 100 years ago, America was in the throes of the Great Depression. Even during these tumultuous times, though, engineers managed to use skill and grit to build something amazing: The Hoover Dam.
