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 »

The world is drowning in trash. Global waste is expected to reach 3.8 billion metric...... Read more »

Chinese scientists have allegedly created a new type of high-power microwave (HPM) gun that can...... Read more »

Now that tomatoes, lettuce, potatoes, and other veggies have been cultivated in space, how soon...... Read more »

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet was lost at Red Sea after it toppled overboard...... Read more »

New research reveals that many of the fish species we eat are vital to maintaining...... Read more »

Half a century after its launch, Kosmos 482 — the doomed Soviet Venus probe that...... Read more »

Eyes have long been called a window to the world — but new research suggests...... Read more »

High in the Central Andes, a geological enigma lies dormant.  Uturuncu volcano in Bolivia hasn’t...... Read more »

Meet Adam, a cutting-edge humanoid robot with a proprietary reinforcement learning (RL) algorithm.Refined through extensive...... Read more »

Residents of Memphis, along with environmental groups, are voicing strong concerns over Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, and its massive Colossus supercomputer facility operating in the area. Since xAI launched operations last summer, community members have alleged that the facility has significantly worsened local air quality, heightening existing fears... Read more »

The automotive performance industry once lived by the motto, “there’s no replacement for displacement.” However, Koenigsegg’s Dark Matter electric motor shows that this belief is quickly becoming outdated. In 2023, the front axle of the Gemera was outfitted with the Dark Matter motor, a marvel that weighs just 86 pounds... Read more »

Tesla plans to begin manufacturing budget-friendly vehicle models in mid-2025 to meet growing customer demand for affordable electric vehicles (EVs). Company executives have confirmed that production of these new models will start in the first half of 2025, utilizing both upcoming and existing platforms. While the new models will be... Read more »

The Grand Ring, now officially the largest wooden structure in existence, was completed during the ongoing Osaka 2025 Expo. Designed by Sou Fujimoto Architects, the 2-kilometer (1.2-mile) circular walkway offers visitors an exclusive exploration experience throughout the event grounds. Blending traditional Nuki joint techniques with modern construction methods, the Grand... Read more »

Delaware-based Eureka Naval Craft, in partnership with Australia’s Greenroom Robotics, has introduced the AIRCAT Bengal MC, hailed as the world’s most advanced autonomous naval attack vessel. This multi-mission Surface Effect Ship (SES) measures 36 meters in length, boasts a range of 1,150 miles, and can carry a 44-ton payload—positioning it... Read more »

Microsoft has made waves in the AI community by unveiling BitNet b1.58 2B4T, the largest-scale 1-bit AI model to date. This model, designed to run on lightweight hardware such as CPUs, is now available for use under an MIT license. While Bitnets are not new, BitNet b1.58 2B4T pushes the... Read more »

Astronomers have discovered an exoplanet orbiting not just a pair of brown dwarfs, but doing so at a perfect 90-degree angle. This rare “polar orbit” defies conventional models of planet formation, confirming that even the most extreme celestial setups can give rise to planetary systems. Using the European Southern Observatory’s... Read more »

Not long ago, 5G was the poster child of futuristic tech. Today, China has launched the world’s first 10G broadband network, propelling the digital age into its next phase. In the heart of Xiong’an, a city designed to be the symbol of modern innovation, this new network is more than... Read more »

A research team from Tsinghua University in China has developed the world’s smallest and lightest untethered terrestrial-aerial microrobot. Weighing just 25 grams and measuring 9 centimeters in length, this futuristic robot doesn’t just walk or fly—it morphs. Described by its creators as a “Transformer-like” microrobot, the robot can perform on... Read more »

A new startup from two college dropouts is shaking up the tech world—and not in the way you’d expect. Cluely, founded by 21-year-olds Chungin “Roy” Lee and Neel Shanmugam, isn’t promising to optimize workflows or automate mundane tasks. Instead, it offers users a way to “cheat on everything.” With $5.3... Read more »

Elon Musk officially announced Tesla will launch its paid robotaxi service in Austin during June 2023 using 10 to 20 Model Y autonomous vehicles. Musk announced during Tesla’s Q1 earnings call that the robotaxi service would grow rapidly, with plans to start multiple U.S. city operations by late 2025. Musk... Read more »

In a sci-fi-like scenario, Beijing recently hosted the world’s first humanoid robot half-marathon. Over 20 two-legged machines took on the challenge, sharing the track with 12,000 human runners in what was as much a demonstration of robotic potential as it was a race. The half-marathon unfolded in the tech-heavy Yizhuang... Read more »

Japan has revealed progress in its directed-energy weapons program, showcasing a refined railgun system aboard the test ship JS Asuka. Photos released by Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) show the most advanced version yet of Japan’s railgun, underscoring the country’s steady investment in indigenous hypersonic and kinetic-energy weaponry. Vice Admiral... Read more »

In October 2017, astronomers were astonished by the arrival of ’Oumuamua—Hawaiian for “scout” the first confirmed visitor from another star system. About 400 meters long and ten times as elongated as it was wide, this enigmatic rock streaked through our Solar System at roughly 32 km/s, leaving scientists scrambling with... Read more »

Labels can obscure a young person’s true potential. Strengths are revealed through relationships and opportunity.... Read more »

Human memory has a limit. As a civilization, we may have reached it. What happens now?... Read more »

The time before college graduation is uniquely valuable for examining who we are and what we have learned about how we relate to others. Here's how to take advantage of it.... Read more »

The "true" source of anxiety can sometimes be elusive, although there is no shortage of possibilities. Instead of searching for the source, work to accept anxiety and cope with it.... Read more »

You have that warm feeling about your new paramour. But what does it mean? Research reveals how you can tell.... Read more »

AI preserves human thought like Pompeii’s ashes—brilliant ruins we must excavate very carefully.... Read more »

Researchers developed a new technique to stimulate specific retinal cone cells. The process appeared to allow observers to experience a never-before-seen color called Olo.... Read more »

Netflix's K-drama series "When Life Gives You Tangerines" is a beautiful, messy reminder of how self-compassion is part of the healing process when experiencing life's challenges.... Read more »

Norman Doidge notes that Feldenkrais argued that the sensory system and the body's motor system are related “and assess the success of a movement.”... Read more »

Some clinicians describe a condition known as "existential OCD." Understanding this label requires us to think more deeply about obsession, temperament, and intellectual desire.... Read more »

Personal Perspective: When you have to battle naysayers in the medical system and your social network, healing from brain injury becomes a battle to persevere.... Read more »

Overly risky or self-destructive behavior can be observed in any generation. There need not be a gene for it—random mutations will replenish the pool.... Read more »

Anger receives the most attention as an emotion that occurs in unhappy relationships, but anxiety often has strong influences on how partners behave toward each other.... Read more »

Many moms experience postpartum anxiety after having a baby. This can be incredibly isolating if you have no idea what the symptoms are and keep quiet. Learn why sharing helps!... 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)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 »

Table of Contents (click to expand)Humans As Super-predatorsHuman-generated Stress In AnimalsExperimental EvidenceWhat’s Next? Humans are super-predators. We not only kill more than the biggest predators in the animal kingdom, scientists have also found that our presence, even in areas where we visit as tourists, can induce alarm and fear in... Read more »