WETENSCHAP EN TECHNOLOGIE BL – 4

Whenever I have a conversation, it almost immediately gets derailed by smartphone fact finding, and it’s the worst experience you … Continue reading "Kids Today Will Never Understand Life Without Smart Phone Fact Finding"... Read more »

The first teaser trailer for Toy Story 5 has arrived, and it reveals something incredibly disturbing. It’s about a new … Continue reading "Disney Reveals Toy Story 5 May Normalize Harming Children"... Read more »

Elon Musk has announced that the SpaceX Starship will be used to construct a moon base. What’s he calling it? … Continue reading "Elon Musk Reveals Plan To Make Classic 1970s Sci-Fi Series A Reality, Moon In Danger?"... Read more »

What will the future be like when we hand control over to artificial intelligence? It’s the central question of our … Continue reading "The 9 Most Important Movies About Artificial Intelligence, Heed Their Warnings"... Read more »

On October 27, 2025, Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, launched Grokipedia. The site is intended to be an online … Continue reading "Grokipedia Launches And Is Immediately Panned By Wiki And Wired"... Read more »

Modern retellings of American culture would have you believe that in 1975, women were in the midst of a feminism-driven … Continue reading "Screenwashed: How A 70s Sci-Fi Disaster Shamed American Women Into Joining The Workforce"... Read more »

Despite all the early mockery centered around nerds hiding in their Mom’s basement alone on the internet, the web has … Continue reading "Social Media No Longer Exists, The Term Is Now A Lie And You’re Being Tricked"... Read more »

There’s nothing more frustrating than watching someone refuse to walk away from media that no longer serves them. Grey’s Anatomy … Continue reading "Walk Away From Media That No Longer Serves You"... Read more »

AI art has become a contentious topic in every genre it touches, and movies are no exception. Recently, social media … Continue reading "80s Icon Leads The Battle Over AI In Movies"... Read more »

I’ve recently coined a term that perfectly sums up my life: manual automation. Terrified of decision fatigue, I try to … Continue reading "Overwhelmed? Try Manual Automation"... Read more »

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s relationship turmoil has been a hot topic from the moment they became a couple in … Continue reading "Kim Kardashian Explains What It’s Like Being Married To Someone With Mental Illness"... Read more »

Science fiction has often been used to imagine horrific, dystopian futures for humanity as a warning. Yet even sci-fi sometimes … Continue reading "Dystopian Nightmare Is Here: Beach Views Are Now Pay To Remove Ads"... Read more »

If you’re a regular reader of this site, there’s a good chance you’re a nerd. And if you’re a nerd, … Continue reading "What Every Nerd Needs: The Secret Cheat Code To Socializing"... Read more »

EA, the popular gaming company responsible for such titles as Apex: Legends, Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Madden NFL, and The … Continue reading "Saudi Arabia Now Owns Most Of Your Favorite Games, What Happens Next?"... Read more »

ChatGPT is stepping into group conversations, and it might change how people collaborate online. OpenAI...... Read more »

A new microneedle patch developed by Texas A&M University may revolutionize the treatment of damaged...... Read more »

A tiny twist in a crystal lattice may reshape the future of medical implants, sensors,...... Read more »

Researchers have demonstrated a new optical computing method that performs complex tensor operations in a...... Read more »

Natural gas powers much of the world, but its core components, methane, ethane, and propane,...... Read more »

Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a microscope that captures signals across an...... Read more »

A carbon-capture method inspired by the simple fizz of a soda bottle could dramatically cut...... Read more »

RNA molecules have the capacity to survive the test of time. For the first time,...... Read more »

In 1977, two spacecraft, Voyager 1 and Voyager 2, launched toward the unknown. Nearly fifty...... Read more »

A new leak may have revealed the first clues about how much Valve’s Steam Machine will cost, and early signs suggest it could be far more expensive than current consoles like the PS5 Pro or Xbox Series X. The update comes from a November 13 video by Linus Tech Tips,... Read more »

Joby Aviation has completed the first flight of its new turbine electric autonomous vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, marking a major milestone for next generation hybrid VTOL technology. As reported by Interesting Engineering, the aircraft flew on November 7 at Joby’s test facility in Marina, California. The design builds on... Read more »

OpenAI’s long term infrastructure goals could require an unprecedented amount of electricity and hardware, raising serious concerns about environmental impact and global resource strain. As reported by Tom’s Hardware, CEO Sam Altman outlined an internal plan in September 2025 to reach 250 gigawatts of compute capacity by 2033. Truthdig estimates... Read more »

China has begun sea trials for its first dedicated drone carrier, a major step in the country’s rapid naval expansion. As reported by The Telegraph, the Type 076 vessel, known as the Sichuan, is the world’s first amphibious assault ship equipped with an electromagnetic catapult designed specifically for launching drones.... Read more »

Ford CEO Jim Farley says the United States is facing a serious shortage of workers who can perform hands on, technically demanding jobs. Speaking on the Office Hours: Business Edition podcast, Farley revealed that Ford currently has 5,000 open mechanic positions that remain unfilled even with salaries around $120,000, according... Read more »

A Chinese scientist accused of smuggling biological materials into the United States has pleaded guilty and will be deported after spending five months in jail. As reported by The Guardian, 33 year old Yunqing Jian admitted to bringing a regulated plant pathogen into the country without the required federal permits.... Read more »

Russia’s first AI humanoid robot toppled forward and crashed to the floor only moments after its debut in Moscow, turning what was meant to be a showcase of domestic technological progress into a viral embarrassment. The robot, named AIdol, was presented by Russian robotics company Idol during a major tech... Read more »

Courtesy: (wvclarke/iNaturalist, CC BY-NC 4.0) Scientists have shown that bumblebees can learn to recognize a simple version of Morse code made from light flashes. The finding reveals that the insects can distinguish between different durations of visual signals, a skill that helps animals make decisions about foraging, avoiding threats, and... Read more »

Oil tanks are seen at a Sinopec plant in Hefei, Anhui province, May 31, 2009. REUTERS/Jianan Yu China’s massive buildup of crude oil reserves could soon send shockwaves through global energy markets. As explained by Forbes, the country’s rapid stockpiling of oil has masked what would otherwise appear to be... Read more »

 Concept Art Of Jetzero Blended Wing Body Aircraft Prototype. Credit: US Air Force China is developing a next-generation heavy-lift aircraft that could surpass the capabilities of the world’s most powerful strategic airlifters, signaling a major shift in its global military ambitions. As reported by The Daily Galaxy, early research tied... Read more »

Not all parts of our planet face the same risk of being struck by an object from beyond the Solar System. A new study has found that certain regions of Earth are more exposed to potential impacts from interstellar visitors – objects that travel through space from other star systems.... Read more »

Microsoft has officially decided to retire one of its longest-running applications, marking the end of an era for desktop publishing fans. According to BGR, the tech giant will discontinue Microsoft Publisher, a program that has been part of the company’s Office suite for more than three decades. Support for the... Read more »

A newly opened bridge in south-west China collapsed on Tuesday, sending massive slabs of concrete crashing into the mountainside and the water below. No casualties have been reported so far, according to a report by The Guardian. Videos circulating on Chinese social media showed part of the Hongqi Bridge, located... Read more »

Insta360, the Shenzhen-based camera company known for its 360-degree and action cameras, has found a particularly flashy way to reward its best employees by handing out gold. Real gold. According to a report by Tom’s Hardware, the company recently gifted solid gold keyboard keycaps to top performers, each worth as... Read more »

Ultraweak Photon Emission (UPE) Proves It—Until Death Hits Hey, imagine chilling in total darkness and your skin quietly flickers with invisible light.That’s ultraweak photon emission (UPE)—a faint glow every living thing puts out, gone the second life ends. I thought it was sci-fi until I read the new study. Let’s... Read more »

Earth’s Got a Temporary Two Moons Until 2083 Yo, two moons until 2083 – how wild is that? NASA just dropped some epic news: Earth’s got a second “moon,” an asteroid named 2025 PN7 that’s chilling with us. It’s not the big, shiny Moon we’re used to, the one that... Read more »

What Crazy Secrets Are Our Giant Planets Hiding? JWST Is Spilling the Tea! Have you ever looked up at the stars, maybe while grabbing a late-night chai, and wondered what’s up with those huge planets out there? I totally have, and let me tell you, the James Webb Space Telescope... Read more »

“Last night, October 7, 2025, the Harvest supermoon rose as a jaw-dropping supermoon, casting a golden glow so close you could almost touch it—here’s why this cosmic showstopper had the world spellbound!” Wow, what a night! Picture this: you step outside, the air crisp with that unmistakable fall vibe—crunchy leaves... Read more »

What’s Really in Your Bottled Water Plastics? Shocking New Research Spills the Truth Hey, buddy, picture this: It’s a scorching summer day, you’re parched after a run, and you snag that chilled Bottled water plastics from the corner store. Feels like a win, right? Pure, refreshing, no drama. Well, I... Read more »

The World’s Largest Earthquake Ever Recorded: 1960 Valdivia Quake A Quiet Day Turns to Chaos Think about kicking back on a calm afternoon in southern Chile. Birds chirping, maybe a coffee in hand. Then, boom—the world starts wobbling like a bad dream. That’s how the 1960 Valdivia earthquake kicked off... Read more »

The First Observation Satellite: The TIROS-1 Revolution What Was TIROS-1? Remember when we didn’t know what Earth looked like from space? That was the 1950s. Enter TIROS-1, the first observation satellite, launched by NASA on April 1, 1960, from Cape Canaveral. It was as if we were giving the Earth... Read more »

Can humans actually flip the switch on rain with cloud seeding? It’s a question that’s sparked wild debates, especially after the deadly Texas floods in July 2025, where conspiracy theories blamed a routine seeding op for the deluge. Spoiler: It didn’t. But with droughts worsening across the U.S. West and... Read more »

Ever wondered why a glacier in Antarctica bleeds red? Blood Falls in Antarctica, a striking crimson streak oozing from Taylor Glacier, has puzzled explorers since 1911. It’s not gore but a natural marvel hiding ancient secrets and thriving microbes. Let’s unravel its origins, science, and cosmic clues in this 1500-word... Read more »

Anxiety and panic are complex responses, but the most effective way to cope with them is with simplistic, basic interventions such as breathwork and mindfulness.... Read more »

Medication is the default schizophrenia treatment; however, it may not address key symptoms like social and cognitive deficits. Group therapy may be a new, promising intervention.... Read more »

Parents are eager to give their kids smartphones so they can "be in touch" with them. But smartphones make children out of touch with everything outside the cell phone world.... Read more »

Living with chronic illness means living with grief. While we tend to run away from experiencing grief, what if we moved towards it and developed a relationship with it?... Read more »

Pain and tragedy don’t need a silver lining. Sometimes their value lies in revealing truths we wouldn’t notice otherwise.... Read more »

Gratitude and nature each enhance well-being. Together, they create a powerful, science-backed path to restoring attention, mood, and connection.... Read more »

Not having children is fine. It’s actually a sort of secret relief for many.... Read more »

Researchers are turning to games to tackle increasingly diverse problems in wildly different ways. Some recent success stories suggest this is a trend that's set to continue.... Read more »

As we grasp the importance of self care, we gain confidence to honor what is best for us. This forms the basis of what we can give. Ancient wisdom and modern science agree.... Read more »

Gratitude seems like a buzzword as the holiday season approaches. But, what does it actually mean, and how can it scientifically improve all of our lives?... Read more »

Are you afraid that AI overtaking your life is inevitable? Read on for a refresher on how to disrupt prediction, quantification, and social engineering by thinking like a human.... Read more »

Recognition isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a psychological imperative. Discover research-backed ways to recognize and express gratitude to employees and build thriving teams.... Read more »

How can you turn your to-do list into a momentum queue? Get a jigsaw puzzle. Puzzle often. Make your to-do list organic. Rewrite it throughout the day. Intuit your forward motion.... Read more »

It turns out that there is something for you in being kind to others.... 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 »