Tipping used to be something that you gave when you received good service. Perhaps an exceptional waiter or waitress, an amazing barbershop experience, or a hotel worker who went the extra mile. Now, tipping has become standard practice, and for many years in the United States, service wages have been very low, with the idea...

In recent years, the automotive industry has been rapidly embracing digitization and touch screen technology. However, as the market has become saturated with these high-tech interfaces, automakers are now reversing course and reintroducing physical buttons and knobs into their vehicle designs¹. This shift in design philosophy can be attributed to a combination of factors, namely...

Scientists from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland have accidentally discovered a new material that can ‘remember’ like a brain. The discovery of this material could have significant implications for the development of new types of computers and artificial intelligence that can more closely mimic the capabilities of the human brain. A Material...

It’s no secret that several companies, both large and small, have been downsizing or shutting down altogether. However, Walmart recently shared that in addition to closing some locations, they plan to incorporate, primarily, job automation into their workforce. Plans to Make a Change Job automation has become a more common trend among businesses in recent...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly prevalent in our daily lives – probably more than many of us realize. While there are many positive benefits to the technology, there are certainly some drawbacks, as well as potential dangers. Sadly, this young father in Belgium ended up taking his own life after spending weeks talking to...

With the wind energy industry constantly evolving, researchers and engineers strive to create more efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable ways to harness wind power. Norway now has one the most promising developments in this field with the “Wind Catcher,”; a floating turbine towering over 1,000 ft with more than 100 turbine rotors that will float offshore...

It may not be anything fancy and speed is not an option here, but Tesla owner and YouTube influencer, ItsYaBoi came up with a contraption so ingenious, it’s almost art. The influencer has built a large solar panel-equipped trailer that hitches to the back of his car. The panels charge the car’s battery, meaning he...

While there have been several detractors who believe that robots would be the end of the world- it might not be the case. In the recent Natural Robotics Contest, all of the participants had been asked to create a robot that was inspired by an animal. They would also have to be useful when it...

Science has come a long way and every day presents an opportunity to learn something new. In recent years there has been a lot of experimentation with lab-grown things. We’ve heard of GMO fruits and veggies, we’ve heard of prosthetics for missing or damaged limbs, and stem cell research in which stem cells are used...

The world around us currently requires substitutes for non-renewable sources of energy that would be inexhaustible. AeroMINE, a company specializing in wind power, has made a unique claim. They say their rooftop wind generators can deliver the most surreal of promises. The company states that its generators are motionless and can provide around 50% more...

In an attempt to stop waste, a Swiss coffee retailer- Migros- stated that they would be launching coffee pods, on Tuesday. This coffeemaking system should ideally replace those capsules which led to thousands of tons of waste every year. According to the official statement from the cooperative, the coffee balls are entirely compostable. This would...

The boss of the largest ATM network in the UK warns that cash may have only five years left. John Howells, chief executive at Link, says the infrastructure is undergoing a “death by a thousand cuts”. As he explains, “The cost of providing cash infrastructure, which includes the ATMs, security, and bulk cash centers is...