For many people, riding in a helicopter is on their bucket lists. Meanwhile, for others it can induce panic. A fear of flying is a common phobia but not just for flying. Some people fear crashing and being burnt alive, or crash landing in water and having to swim for miles. Moreover, one possibility that...
It can’t be denied that AI is slowly but surely taking over several industries. Many companies are attempting to save money by automating jobs that can be. This includes fast food restaurant giant McDonald’s, who may, over time, be replacing drive-thru workers with artificial intelligence (AI). McDonald’s Replacing Drive-Thru Workers With AI According to CNBC,...
There are various search engines available for you to use to browse the internet. But, at what cost? Google processes over 3 billion searches every single day. But, did you know that it’s also responsible for around 40 percent of the planet’s internet carbon footprint? And, that’s where Ecosia comes in. While we use the...
Around the world, countries are investing more and more into sustainable energy sources. Engineers and scientists are creating brand-new innovations, as well as making improvements to existing ones. This huge wind turbine from General Electric is making its way to the United States. It is so big, it can power a home for two days...
Are you a fan of the Jurassic Park films? Though in the movie the dinosaurs obviously went rogue, is there a part of you that secretly wishes we could resurrect extinct animals? Well, you’re in luck (kinda)! Scientists have made what could be the first step to that coming true, though you might be a...
Do you remember the VW Bus? It is a car synonymous with the 60s, hippies, and really another era. For many people, this vehicle holds a lot of nostalgia. If you are one of those people, you are in luck: The VW Bus is making a sustainable comeback – only this time, it’s going electric....
You may have heard the news that Bill Gates is partially funding an initiative to fight climate change in which scientists are attempting to “block the sun”. While this is true, in part, a Harvard advisory committee is requesting a slow-down of the project to ensure that it is ethical. Here’s what you need to...
Despite over 50% of China’s 1.4 billion population being male, the country fears a sperm shortage due to low-quality sperm. (1, 2, 3)To help combat the issue, Chinese company Jiangsu Sanwe Medical Science and Technology invented an automatic sperm extractor. Now available in many hospitals around the country, this is what they are and how...
Medical technology has come a very long way in terms of skin grafts and transplants. These kinds of medical procedures involve painstakingly long hours to make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible. It takes patience, effort, skill, and multiple doctors and nurses. Transplants and skin grafts are life changing procedures, especially for burn victims....
We rely on our smartphones for communication, information, and entertainment, but sometimes we encounter frustrating moments when our phone’s signal strength diminishes. However, there’s a fascinating trick that involves placing your smartphone next to a full bottle of water. In this article, we’ll explore this intriguing phenomenon and provide insights into improving smartphone reception. We’ll...
Severe tooth loss can have a significant impact on an individual’s ability to maintain a healthy diet. About one-quarter of adults aged 65 or older have eight or fewer teeth, and approximately one in six have lost all of their teeth.1 However, there is hope on the horizon. A Japanese research team is making groundbreaking...
A couple of years ago, a strange ‘life hack‘ went viral. People were changing their iPhone location to France after hearing it would help to speed up the phone. Today there is no up-to-date information regarding whether or not that’s still an option. However, it was a hotly debated topic at the time. Moreover, much...