New ultra-thin solar panels use crystals to gain 1,000x efficiency
Scientists in Germany have engineered a major leap forward in solar panel design by devising plans for ultra-thin solar panels that are up to 1,000 …
Josh Hawkins has been writing for over a decade, covering science, gaming, and tech culture. He also is a top-rated product reviewer with experience in extensively researched product comparisons, headphones, and gaming devices.
Whenever he isn’t busy writing about tech or gadgets, he can usually be found enjoying a new world in a video game, or tinkering with something on his computer.
Latest Articles by Joshua Hawkins
Google debuts mindblowing new AI-powered video tool powered by DeepMind
We expected Google to go hard on AI this year at Google I/O, and the tech giant hasn’t disappointed at all. One of the biggest …
You can try Google’s next-gen coding AI agent for free right now
Google unveiled Jules, it’s AI-powered coding agent, back in December of 2024. Now, just a few months later, the company is pushing the AI coding …
Researchers made a stretchy battery that can change into any shape
A new battery could soon reshape how we power wearables, medical devices, and soft robotics. Scientists at Linköping University in Sweden have developed a stretchy …
Groundbreaking new battery design will make EVs much lighter
The next big leap in electric vehicle design might not come from faster charging or better software, but from the battery itself doubling as the …
Here’s something simple anyone can do to boost their memory
Looking for a simple trick to boost your memory that doesn’t involve puzzles, supplements, or hours of studying? According to new research, engaging in light …
Scientists aren’t buying claims that trees talk to each other during eclipses
For centuries, humans have wondered if trees are more than passive bystanders in nature. Do they sense? Do they communicate? Some researchers think so, but …
Humans aren’t the only ones who wipe after pooping, scientists discover
Humans might like to think we’ve cornered the market on cleanliness, but a new study shows we’re not as special as we thought, especially when …
Your washing machine probably isn’t killing harmful bacteria on your clothes
Most people assume that a hot wash means clean clothes. But new research suggests your washing machine may be underperforming, especially when it comes to …
New AI can identify autism just by looking at your hands
Subtle differences in how we move through the world may actually hold clues about how our brains work. According to a new study, we may …
When you’re exercising, time can actually feel like it slows down
If you’ve ever thought a workout felt like it lasted forever, science agrees. According to a recent study, time really does seem to slow down …
Alchemy is real, and physicists just turned lead into gold
For centuries, alchemists tried to unlock the ability to turn lead into gold. They believed the right mystical process or chemical concoction could transform one …
This company wants to use AI to mass-produce rocket engines
SpaceX currently controls nearly every rocket launch on Earth. With 98% of global orbital launches under its belt, Elon Musk’s company has become the de …
Japan has a plan to beam energy down to Earth from space
A satellite no bigger than a washing machine could soon take a major step toward reshaping the future of clean energy. Japan is preparing to …
A roaming black hole just demolished a star and sucked it dry
The drama began in 2024, when a sky-scanning telescope known as the Zwicky Transient Facility picked up a sudden brightening in the night sky. But …
Your brain chemistry changes after just three days of silence
We tend to think of silence as empty space. The absence of sound. But, it turns out that quiet isn’t passive at all. In fact, …
Scientists may have found a clean energy source hidden under the Earth
Imagine a source of energy that produces no carbon emissions, lies beneath our feet, and could power human civilization for millennia. A growing body of …
Trump’s budget cuts could halt decades of progress in space science
For decades, NASA has pushed the boundaries of what humanity knows and what we dare to imagine. From walking on the Moon to exploring the …
Humans give off visible light that vanishes when we die, new study shows
It turns out the idea that humans glow might not just be poetic. A new study from the University of Calgary and the National Research …
Flamingos use this genius trick to catch prey more easily
Flamingos are often seen as peaceful waders, standing gracefully in shallow lakes with their heads dipped underwater. But beneath that calm surface, they’re executing a …
The universe is dying faster than we thought
The end of the universe has always felt like a distant abstraction. But new calculations suggest that our original timeline might have been wildly optimistic. …
Frightening new AI can recreate your face just by analyzing your DNA
A new AI model can actually recreate your face just by analyzing a few bits of your DNA. Developed by scientists at the Chinese Academy …
Taking Ozempic or Wegovy could make you hate meat, new research shows
For many people, Ozempic is a game-changer in the fight against obesity. But while the drug is known for its powerful appetite-suppressing effects, some users …
There may be an easier alternative to intermittent fasting for losing weight
Intermittent fasting has become a go-to method for those looking to lose weight and improve their health. But while skipping meals or slashing calories a …
Dementia cases are skyrocketing in China and no one knows why
Dementia is rising around the world. But in China, the numbers have reached staggering new heights, and experts are scrambling to understand why. A recent …
Fasting rewires your brain, and you can see the changes in brain scans
Intermittent fasting has long been associated with weight loss, but new research suggests its effects go far beyond metabolism. Brain scans now show that fasting …
The CIA’s secret technique for making quick decisions under stress
In moments of intense pressure, the mind can feel like it’s spinning. Too many decisions, too little time, and too much to lose. But when …
Incredible self-shaping liquid was invented accidentally by a student
Sometimes, science moves forward with a spark of genius. Other times, it happens by accident—like when a graduate student shook a vial of liquid and …
Here’s why women get drunk faster than men
Women always seem to get drunk faster than men for some reason. But what if that weren’t just a stereotype? What if the difference were …
New study suggests Alzheimer’s may be reversible
For decades, Alzheimer’s disease has been seen as a one-way road, a slow but inevitable decline in memory and thinking. But new research out of …
