With the invention of 3D printing, a whole new realm of possibilities opened up. Suddenly, this technology could create food, medical prosthetics, clothes, and almost any art project conceivable, including printing homes for people to live in. The Italian company, World’s Advanced Saving Project (WASP), teamed with Mario Cucinella Architects to take this concept one...
These homes that build themselves will blow your mind! The endeavors of modern-day architects and engineers have allowed us to go from living in huts made of mud, ice, or animal skins to living in high-rise buildings hundreds of feet tall. There are different styles of architecture. Some have to build on minimal space, so...
Potatoes are the most versatile vegetable. You could enjoy them mashed, boiled, roasted, fried, or smashed. But one researcher decided to have his “powered up.” Haim Rabinowitch, based at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and his team experimented with boiled potatoes to make off-the-grid energy. According to his research, hooking up the vegetable to metal...
Solar power is incredible and has the ability to provide power for countless devices, vehicles, homes, and businesses in an environmentally-friendly way. The downside, particularly if you live in a place where gray days are common, solar can sometimes fail. Thankfully, this Australian company has created a solution: The world’s first home hydrogen battery. (1)...
The world’s oceans are in danger, and therefore so is the planet. Few people understand just how dire this situation is than Lenka Petráková, senior designer at Zaha Hadid Architects in London. She designed what’s being called the 8th continent: An entirely self-sustainable floating dwelling that cleans the ocean of plastic. (1) The Floating 8th...
Whether you have type 1 or type 2, having Diabetes is not easy. So far, scientists have been unable to find a cure, so patients must follow various treatment and monitoring regimes throughout their lives. This means constant finger pricking and insulin shots. However, this latest technology promises an easier solution to help with management...
We all know that social media apps and other websites track and collect our data when we sign up for them. TikTok is no different. However, did you know that TikTok is tracking your data even if you never sign up for an account? A VICE reporter investigated and discovered the shocking truth. (1) Account...
People walking around with a microchip in their hands sounds like a storyline out of a futuristic sci-fi movie, doesn’t it? In reality, there isn’t anything fictional or futuristic about it: There are thousands of people with implanted microchips already. Proponents of the implanted microchips say that they make people’s lives easier, but naturally, there...
We have never relied on technology more than during the pandemic. For school, work, and socializing, our webcams have been used more than ever. However, they also make us vulnerable. The cameras on our laptops, phones, tablets, and even smart TV could be hacked by cybercriminals looking for trouble. Hackers Can Look Through Your Smart...
Your smile really changes your face, and your teeth really change your smile. A quick flash of sparkly, straight, pearly whites can really make someone’s day – or knock them off their feet. Unfortunately, many adults face problems with losing teeth for a variety of reasons. Scientists in Japan have developed a treatment that makes...
Have you ever been talking with someone, either face-to-face or over the phone, and they’ve mentioned a product they like, a show they’ve started watching, or a new subscription service they’re trying out? Chances are you have- that’s just a part of everyday conversation. But have you ever been scrolling through Facebook or Instagram after that...
For those of us who grew up in places with cold winters, we all know that feeling of having to get into a freezing cold car in the winter. To avoid this, many people will turn on their cars in anticipation of driving, so that the car is warm when you go to get in...
