Researchers made a holographic display from a plain old iPhone 14 screen
Science fiction often relies heavily on holographics to showcase the future of technology. For the most part, though, holographic tech has always seemed a bit …
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DARPA’s mysterious Manta Ray could be the future of underwater drones
A new underwater drone could let long-range military missions hide in plain sight. Northrop Grumman built the craft for the Defense Advanced Projects Research Agency …
The next total solar eclipse won’t happen until 2026
I was unfortunately outside the path of totality when the April 2024 eclipse happened, but the small partial eclipse I did get to see was …
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to see a rare star explosion
Skywatchers have one big thing to look forward to beyond April’s total solar eclipse. Astronomers say that the stars of T Coronae Borealis or T …
Scientists show off gravity-defying breakthrough in magnetic levitation research
Researchers may have unlocked the potential for gravity-free technology. A new study published in Applied Physics Letters highlights how researchers have made huge breakthroughs in …
7 things you can do with AI beyond just talking to it
With the success of chatbots like AI, Claude, and Gemini, there’s a good chance you think that generative AI is only good for chatting and …
This free app claims it can tell if someone is lying
What if an app on your smartphone could verify that someone is telling you the truth? That seems to be the idea behind a lie …
Construction on the first EV charging highway will start this month
Purdue University and the Indiana Department of Transportation are coming together for quite the partnership. The two groups will band together to create the first …
Revolutionary new power tech can transmit electricity through glass to your outdoor devices
A California-based inventor has come up with a better way to power your outdoor devices. The revolutionary tech builds off the inductive coupling tech found …
New tech will let wind turbines build themselves
A new self-building wind turbine could completely revolutionize the wind energy industry. The WindSpider crane, which was developed by WindSpider, is a new and scaleable …
How to make sure your eclipse glasses are actually safe to use
With April’s total solar eclipse being the last one that we’ll see in the U.S. for the next couple of decades, tons of folks are …
Our landfills are destroying the Earth, study shows
Our landfills are much bigger climate change drivers than we previously believed, a new study has shown. In the paper, researchers argue that decades of …
4 free NVIDIA courses to help you master AI like ChatGPT and more
AI has become a mainstay in our world, and as LLMs like GPT continue to improve alongside chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini, they’re going to …
Scientists made implantable batteries that are powered by your body’s oxygen
Pacemakers and other devices that go into your body often rely on batteries that need to be replaced or recharged in some way. However, a …
SpaceX Crew-7 astronauts break down the highs and lows of life on the ISS and their return to Earth
The International Space Station is a symbol of greatness when it comes to the lengths that we as humans have pushed to reach in regards …
How to safely record the 2024 solar eclipse with your phone
Those watching the 2024 solar eclipse next month will undoubtedly want to capture evidence of their adventure with their smartphone camera. But before you go …
Boaters capture pulse-pounding video of orcas battling sperm whales
A group of tourists in Australia have captured rare footage of two “titans of the sea” clashing against each other. The video showcases how a …
Researchers made new AI models that can teach each other with almost no help from humans
A group of scientists have created AI that can talk to each other. The new model is capable of learning and carrying out tasks that …
An astrophysicist claims he finally figured out time travel
Time travel has been one of the biggest tropes in science fiction for years. But what if you could actually go back in time and …
Scientists can’t decide if consciousness is real or fake
What if everything in our world has a soul and mind? What if every desk, chair, and potted plant has a conscious stream of thoughts? …
A mysterious glowing spiral appeared in the northern lights, and now we know what it was
With the solar maximum inching closer, astrophotographers are expecting to see more and more auroras in the night sky. However, that isn’t the only light …
Researchers found a ‘ghost shark’ off the coast of Thailand
The ocean is a terrifying place. Don’t get me wrong, I think it is absolutely beautiful, too, and I plan to enjoy my stint on …
NASA volunteers help find 15 rare asteroids with tails
Despite popular belief, not all space rocks with tails are comets. In fact, asteroids with tails are by far some of the rarest asteroids that …
Researchers may have finally found a way to eliminate OLED burn-in
OLED displays are some of the sharpest and best looking. While we’ve had OLED panels on our TVs and phones, they’re also starting to appear …
The Atlantic Ocean is being invaded
A research paper claims that the Atlantic Ocean is being invaded and that with the way things are going, we could end up with an …
Scientists are developing a pill that replaces exercise
Working out is great for you. In fact, exercise is one of the most important things you can do for your body. Unfortunately, with our …
Study reveals a terrifying truth about planet-eating stars
Our universe is full of stars. Scientists estimate that there are up to one septillion stars in the universe and that at least one in …
Revolutionary phase-change concrete can melt ice and snow on its own
A new type of phase-change concrete could completely revolutionize how we handle icy conditions. That’s because the new concrete is capable of melting ice and …
This map of the universe’s active supermassive black holes will give you nightmares
Scientists have created the largest ever supermassive black hole map. The map, which is featured in a paper in The Astrophysical Journal, showcases more than …
China’s H1 humanoid just broke the robot speed record
The world of robotics has seen a number of advancements in recent years. The work coming out of companies like Boston Dynamics continues to be …
