WETENSCHAP EN TECHNOLOGIE BL – 4

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re aware of the latest hot internet trend: using ChatGPT to render Studio … Continue reading "Ghibli AI Reveals Anime’s Biggest Hypocrites"... Read more »

Modern entertainment news is now delivered primarily by big media companies. The two biggest and most visited are the similarly … Continue reading "The True Origins Of Screen Rant And Game Rant, Valnet’s Powerful News Sites"... Read more »

GIANT FREAKIN ROBOT is reactivating. In November, Google shut down this website, but in the past month, things have begun … Continue reading "Giant Freakin Robot Is Reactivating"... Read more »

For the past few months, I’ve been working to report on the current state of Google search results, with an … Continue reading "Screen Rant Owner Valnet Issues New Demands To Silence Journalist Reporting"... Read more »

I fully assert my right and the right of all Independent Publishers and journalists to freely express opinions and share facts about Valnet or any of its media properties.... Read more »

Recently, I’ve been using the X platform and this website to report on the current state of the online publishing … Continue reading "Valnet Threatens Lawsuit To Silence GFR’s Owner"... Read more »

Independent Publishers helped build the internet. Once we made it great and everyone wanted to hop online, other forces immediately … Continue reading "The Enemies Of Independent Publishers And The Open Internet"... Read more »

Space science fiction is a lot of things, but it’s never more thrilling than when it takes place in a … Continue reading "The Best Starfighter In Science Fiction"... Read more »

We’ve been forced to shut down day-to-day publishing operations on GIANT FREAKIN ROBOT. Which means I have more time on … Continue reading "Dirty Tricks And Bribes: 10 Ways Big Media Companies Sabotage Independent Publishers"... Read more »

If you’re into a good rom-com, you might not like to hear the reason that scientists believe people evolved the … Continue reading "The Gross Reason Humans Started Kissing Each Other"... Read more »

After relaunching GIANT FREAKIN ROBOT in 2019, the site grew to a readership of more than 20 million a month, … Continue reading "The End Of Independent Publishing And Giant Freakin Robot"... Read more »

A recently discovered comet that scientists and amateur astronomers hoped would be visible on Halloween was in an orbit a … Continue reading "Watch The Sun Annihilate A Comet That Dared Get To Close"... Read more »

In an amazing recovery, Voyager 1 phoned home using its backup radio for the first time since 1981. The interstellar … Continue reading "Voyager 1 Sends Signal To Earth In Amazing Transmitter Recovery"... Read more »

You might think YouTube and Google are similar since they’re both owned by the same company. But they’re so totally … Continue reading "Google Is Trying To Destroy Creators But YouTube Is Great, Here’s Why They’re Different"... Read more »

Perovskite solar cells promise to revolutionize clean energy, but fragile materials and finicky fabrication have...... Read more »

Assistive robotics and brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are rapidly transforming how people with disabilities regain independence....... Read more »

We’ve only heard about legends, but it looks like we’re experiencing the making of one....... Read more »

In a breakthrough that could transform life after paralysis, scientists have successfully used a tiny...... Read more »

Israel’s Augwind Energy has announced plans to build the world’s first commercial-scale AirBattery energy storage...... Read more »

Passengers prone to motion sickness in electric vehicles may soon find relief in an unexpected...... Read more »

Sierra Space, the company behind the in-development Dream Chaser spaceplane, announced a technology center expansion...... Read more »

Australian researchers at Swinburne University of Technology have developed strong, sustainable bricks made from used...... Read more »

The US Army has formally advanced the Blackbeard Ground Launch (GL) hypersonic strike missile into...... Read more »

With plans to more than double its military spending by 2029, Germany has unveiled a bold new defense spending proposal. A significant change in the nation’s defense strategy will result from the anticipated investment, which will total €649 billion ($761 billion) over the following five years. Following Russia’s invasion of... Read more »

Insiders at the well-known California-based chip designer Nvidia (NVDA.O) have sold more than $1 billion worth of company stock in the last 12 months. This spike in sales has been especially apparent in recent weeks, as the Financial Times reported on June 29 that Nvidia’s stock price reached an all-time... Read more »

One person experienced constant jaw pain and frustration for five years, but ChatGPT, an AI chatbot from OpenAI, provided relief in a matter of seconds. This incredible discovery has sparked discussion and excitement about artificial intelligence’s expanding impact throughout Silicon Valley. Despite numerous doctor visits, MRI scans, and consultations with... Read more »

The launch of Tesla’s robotaxi in Austin, Texas, in late June marks the first major step toward Elon Musk’s ambitious vision of a fleet of robotaxis, which was first proposed almost ten years ago. Although it has drawbacks, this milestone represents the company’s plans for a future in which all... Read more »

In the ever-evolving world of branding and political messaging, few moves generate as much scrutiny as a “Made in America” claim—especially when it comes from a former president’s business empire. The Trump Organization recently entered the smartphone market with the launch of its wireless carrier, Trump Mobile, and its flagship... Read more »

As AI continues to reshape the workplace and turbocharge productivity, a growing question lingers: Who benefits from these gains? In a candid conversation with podcaster Joe Rogan, Sanders made a case for using AI to improve workers’ lives, not displace them. “Technology is gonna work to improve us, not just... Read more »

The race to build scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computers has mostly been defined by size, complexity, and enormous energy needs, until now. Canadian startup Nord Quantique is rewriting the playbook with a qubit design that integrates error correction directly into the hardware. In doing so, they may have cracked one of... Read more »

In June 2024, astronomers detected a strange, extremely powerful burst of radio waves coming not from a distant galaxy, but from within our own Milky Way. Even more surprisingly, the source may have been a long-inactive NASA satellite, Relay 2, which launched in 1964 and went offline in 1967. The... Read more »

Earth’s surface may feel like solid ground underfoot, but nothing about our planet is truly fixed. Beneath everything lies a restless Earth’s crust, made up of constantly moving tectonic plates. A recent video created by Australian and Chinese geologists offers a stunning 1-minute visualization of this process, showing 1.8 billion... Read more »

While your online banking session may still feel secure, the foundations of digital encryption are facing a quiet but accelerating threat. A research team in China has managed to factor a 22-bit RSA key using a quantum annealer. The experiment, led by Wang Chao at Shanghai University, shows that quantum... Read more »

Tesla has officially announced a significant hardware upgrade that is aimed at enhancing its autonomous driving features, which is a major milestone for the company as it continues to pursue full self-driving technology. The update also comes with a front-facing camera on the front bumper, which was first seen on... Read more »

With every tap of your phone to find directions, every aircraft’s touchdown, and every split-second online payment, an invisible powerhouse works behind the scenes—satellite-based PNT. This stealthy network is the engine of our high-speed world, and it’s fast becoming the next big arena for global showdowns. At the heart of... Read more »

The European Space Agency (ESA), in partnership with Airbus Defence and Space, has accomplished a technological feat that could reshape the future of off-world exploration. The historic achievement centers around a custom-designed metal 3D printer aboard the ISS, operated by astronaut Andreas Mogensen inside the Columbus module. The printer first... Read more »

Elon Musk’s fortune swelled by a staggering $19 billion in a single day following the debut of Tesla’s highly anticipated Robotaxi service in Austin. The Robotaxi rollout, though limited in scope, stirred immense excitement in both the tech and financial worlds. Passengers in Austin can now summon a ride for... Read more »

Diabetics are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s than the general public. Could a popular diabetes and weight-loss drug also stave off dementia?... Read more »

Reconnect with moments of care from your life to strengthen a sense of self-worth and your ability to care for others.... Read more »

"Everyday Influencers" like teachers and coaches can act as role models for young men by demonstrating positive, healthy behaviours that boys can look up to and emulate.... Read more »

Personal Perspective: As parents of neurodivergent kids, we try to be strong. But sometimes, we're not OK—and that's alright.... Read more »

You're mortified and miserable in an abyss of embarrassment. How to feel better fast?... Read more »

Your relationship with your body can mirror toxic partnerships. Recognizing this can be the first step toward healing.... Read more »

The neuroanatomy of your unconscious mind lies in an unexpected place.... Read more »

Parents want their kids to be happy, but their well-meaning tendencies can rob children of the experience and skill-building needed for confidence and capability in the long-term.... Read more »

Can psychotherapy help make life more meaningful?... Read more »

Breathing patterns reveal differences between individuals, including mental traits such as anxiety.... Read more »

Jacinda Ardern, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, challenges old conceptions of leadership in her memoir, inspiring readers to define a leader by their empathy and kindness.... Read more »

Many children and teens in the U.S. are addicted to smartphones and laptops, but their parents are oblivious. Yet compulsive use of devices can create risk for depression or worse.... Read more »

Love is not just about missing someone when they’re gone—it’s about showing up, communicating, and growing together when they’re present.... Read more »

We all experience hard moments and difficult emotions. Distress tolerance skills are strategies we can use to get through challenging times without making things worse.... Read more »

Table of Contents (click to expand)What Is A Hologram?The Holographic PrincipleThe Black Hole ConnectionWhy Does It Matter?Ongoing Research And QuestionsA Final Word The idea of residing within a hologram remains a hypothesis. It has not been universally accepted among physicists and continues to be one of several theories attempting to... Read more »

Table of Contents (click to expand)Definition Of EntropyWhy Do We Need To Study Entropy?Why Is Entropy Important In The Evolution Of The Universe?Examples Of Entropy In The Evolution Of The UniverseConclusion Entropy follows a unidirectional arrow, where it can only increase or remain the same, and the implications of either... Read more »

Table of Contents (click to expand)The Complex Yet Simple Structure Of The Y Chromosome Posed A ChallengeTechnical LimitationsRecent BreakthroughsThe Significance Of Sequencing The Y Chromosome In spite of being the smallest chromosome, the Y chromosome was a challenge to sequence. Its DNA sequences are filled with long repetitive sequences called... Read more »

Table of Contents (click to expand)The Many Causes Of PhubbingConsequences Of PhubbingMitigating Phubbing: Finding Balance In Smartphone Use Phubbing is a portmanteau of “phone” and “snubbing”. It refers to the act of prioritizing one’s mobile device over the people who are physically present during social interactions. In an era defined... Read more »

Table of Contents (click to expand)Vast Greenhouse Gas EmissionsSlow Tree GrowthGlobal Implementation ChallengesTrees And WildfiresEcosystem PreservationCarbon Capture Technologies And Sustainability Conclusion It takes decades for forests to grow, so planting trees won’t reduce the effects of climate change, as the amount of greenhouse gas emissions in the air is massive. ... Read more »

Table of Contents (click to expand)What’s Pushing The Water?Where Does The Water Go?How To Create Spikes On Your Ice Ice cubes in a tray expand as they freeze from the surface, so the water inside is squeezed out, which is how spikes form on ice cubes. Do the humble ice... Read more »

Table of Contents (click to expand)Foot Binding As A Cultural ParadoxOrigins Of Foot Binding: A Historical EnigmaCultural Symbolism: The Lotus In The MudSocioeconomic Dimensions: Mobility, Class, And LaborEthnicity And Han IdentityConclusion Foot binding reflected social, economic, and cultural influences, transforming a physically harmful ritual into an unusual symbol of beauty.... Read more »

Table of Contents (click to expand)A Background On ProhibitionThe Rise Of Organized CrimeLack Of EnforcementEconomic ImpactsPublic Opinion And RepealConclusion Prohibition banned legal alcohol, creating a lucrative black market that organized crime groups exploited, significantly expanding their power. Prohibition in the United States, a period often synonymous with the Roaring Twenties,... Read more »

Table of Contents (click to expand)Distance And LogisticsHostile EncountersClimate ChangeCultural DynamicsLegacy And MemoryConclusion The Vikings stopped sending expeditions due to the unsustainable settlements, hostile relations with indigenous peoples, and climate change. The Vikings, legendary for their seafaring prowess and exploration, stand out in history for their expansion across Europe and... Read more »

Table of Contents (click to expand)Introduction: The Expected SupernovaThe Red SupergiantEvidence From AutopsiesCarbon’s Role In A Star’s LifeThe Case Of BetelgeuseSumming It All Up Undergoing a Supernova is one of the ways through which a star ends its life, but other ways include forming Black holes, neutron stars and white... Read more »

Table of Contents (click to expand)Overview Of The Digital Currency MarketplaceEmerging Trends In Digital CurrenciesThe Growing Popularity Of Purchasing BitcoinMarket Dynamics: Analyzing The BTC PriceStaying Informed: The Importance Of BTC News And AnalysisThe Impact Of Innovations On The BTC EcosystemConclusion The digital currency market has grown from a niche technology... Read more »

Table of Contents (click to expand)Masters Of DisguiseEyes In Their Skin?Chromatic CosplayIt’s All In The PupilsConclusion Octopuses and most other cephalopods are colorblind, as they only have one visual pigment. Scientists have suggested two hypotheses for how these animals can camouflage in spite of their colorblindness: they either have eyes... Read more »

Table of Contents (click to expand)The Diversity Of ExoplanetsGiving Names To These WanderersComparing PlanetsIdentifying The Worlds Where Humans Can SurviveWhat If The Planet Is Habitable At Present But Will Become Violent In The Future?Engaging The Public To rule out planets outside our solar system that exhibit conditions unable to sustain... Read more »

Table of Contents (click to expand)A Pull Towards The Adventure Of LifeThe Individual Versus SocietyThe Desert Island As A Philosophical IdeaReflections And Psychological ResilienceConclusion The castaway experience embodies the essence of human resilience and ingenuity, representing the constant struggle between independence and community. Marooned on an azure ocean’s whimsy, a... Read more »