There are over 100 thousand people awaiting a kidney transplant in the United States, and someone is added to that list every fourteen minutes [1]. The average wait-time for a kidney is between three and five years, and thirteen people die every day waiting to receive a transplant. The organ shortage in the United States...

For those who are always forgetting to water their plants, meet the Hexa robot created by robotics company Vincross. Hexa is a small, spider-like robot designed for people who’d like to experiment with robotics. But Tianqi Sun, the CEO of Vincross, realized Hexa could serve another function. It could take care of plants for forgetful...

Over the last several hundred years, technology has had a profound impact on education. At one point in human history, formal education was only accessible to an elite few, since books were rare and individuals had to travel to educational centers to receive any kind of formal instruction [1]. Technology has significantly expanded access to...

Immortality is something that humans have wondered about since the beginning of time. Is it possible, and of course, the debate over whether or not it would actually be a good thing. Russian life extensionist Alexey Turchin has been searching for the secret to immortality for years. He believes the key might be the Dyson...

Elon Musk has recently tweeted about his now-famous Cybertruck being able to double as a functional boat1, but this isn’t the first time he’s mentioned it. Musk hinted about the vehicle’s amphibious capabilities way back to 2020, mentioning it could briefly serve as a boat for crossing rivers and lakes. However, public skepticism remains despite...

Do you remember learning about the structure of the Earth in grade school? You were likely told that the Earth comprises four main layers: The inner core, outer core, mantle, and crust. Scientists from the Australian National University (ANU) have found evidence that our planet’s inner core might have a hidden structure of two unique...

Solar power as a method of electricity generation has many advantages. It is a renewable and highly abundant resource, and it is sustainable. It can meet the needs of present populations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Harnessing solar energy also does not, in general, produce any pollution (though the...

SOS – Save our souls, right? As it turns out, the meaning behind the international distress signal isn’t quite what we all think it is. In fact, the three letters aren’t even an acronym at all. This is the truth behind what SOS actually does – or doesn’t – stand for. The Truth About The...

2021 is quickly becoming the year of the great American road trip. With borders closed and many international flights canceled, an increasing number of people are turning to staycations and inner-US trips to help them scratch their travel itch. While traveling with your home on your back can be both liberating and convenient, it comes...

Italy is a veritable wonderland for history lovers, and every year millions of people flock to the country’s most popular sites, like the Roman Colosseum, or the Pompeii Ruins, to feel like they have transported themselves back in time. The ruins that can be found across the entire country are spectacular, although some are in...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory disease of the central nervous system, affecting 2.3 million people in our world. MS is as an immune-mediated disease, where the immune system attacks the protective myelin sheath which covers nerve fibers, causing communication issues between your brain and the rest of your body. Curing multiple sclerosis seems like...

The Volkswagen Beetle is a car with an unmistakable identity. The iconic Beetle with its retro style is a present reflection of the past. Perhaps, the most iconic product of the Volkswagen brand, the vehicle is best known for its unique and petite figure. Despite the appropriate nature of the name Beetle, a new dawn...