What if Leonardo had created radio in the Renaissance? A bit of fictional history
Leonardo Da Vinci and his (fictitious) radio: how advanced Renaissance technology could have altered the future of global communication.
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Hardsider, the Camper that transforms like origami
a pickup camper with 'Origami Tech', military design and Starlink connection, debuts in 2024
Triumph of medicine: first face and eye transplant
Face and eye transplant opens new hopes in regenerative medicine and the treatment of facial lesions.
Military technologies: how far ahead are they compared to commercial ones?
We often hear it said that military technologies are years ahead of civilian ones. It is true? And, if so, does it also apply to AI?
SR-91 Aurora, US hypersonic spy plane: so mysterious that perhaps it doesn't exist
Rumors, sightings and 'black holes' in budgets: what do we really know about the SR-91 Aurora, the alleged hypersonic spy plane of the USA?
Rain: autonomous planes that put out fires in 10 minutes
Forest fires are becoming increasingly frequent and devastating. Rain, an innovative startup, uses autonomous aircraft to put out fires quickly and effectively.
This is how a war between humans and artificial intelligence would end
The movie 'The Creator' imagines a war between humans and AI. But how far is it from reality?
Optivolt revolutionizes solar: efficient panels even in the shade
Solar energy, long celebrated as the ecological answer to our planet's energy problems, unfortunately still has several weaknesses. One among all? Its efficiency decreases dramatically in shade. What if we could overcome this obstacle? The American startup Optivolt has announced the development of a technology that can change the photovoltaic landscape, ensuring optimal performance even when the sun plays hide and seek. A head-to-head challenge The problem is clear: a shadow that covers only 1% of… Read more
From activism to theater: the decline of protest in the social media era
From serious demonstrations to simple Instagram posts: how social media is influencing the nature and effectiveness of protest and activism.
ePANTS, the US government bets on networked clothing
IARPA presents SMART ePANTS, a project to create clothing that can record audio, video and location data.
Hybrid Mobility Robot, a robotic sphere that rolls and flies
From mine inspection to defense: HMR, the versatility champion sphere robot, is here to push the limits.
Russia 'breaks' on wheat: it's chaos for food security
Russia's exit from a wheat deal could have repercussions for global food security and markets. The possible consequences in the near future.
Dream job in the age of AI? An increasingly elusive mirage
Automation threatens teenagers with destroying their dream jobs, and uncertainty about career choices can produce a snowball effect.
SHIELD, DARPA wants a 'vacuum cleaner' to clean blood from pathogens
DARPA Unveils SHIELD, a Revolutionary Program to Combat Pathogens Threatening Military Personnel and the Civilian Population.
High US officer: "also ready to fight in space"
America is not joking: a brigadier general of the US Space Command declares that the country is "ready to fight in space to protect its interests".
Roars of war: China develops a hypersonic generator
Chinese scientists reveal the hypersonic generator, a "super charger" to power all kinds of advanced laser weapons.
Hard truths: Would China already be stronger than the US in a conflict?
The world's two major superpowers are now on a collision course: who would win in a conflict today?
Australia, soldiers operate robot dogs with electronic "telepathy".
Mind-Guided Robot Dogs of Soldiers? Go back three years and it would have been a television nightmare. Now it's real: still a nightmare, though.
New Mexico, dead birds become drones for study (and espionage?)
Birds "taxidermied" and transformed into flying drones could be used in the study of wildlife. And not only.
Will we genetically “block” suicide?
A large US study identifies 4 key genes in psychological conditions that lead to an increased risk of suicide.
China, drones powered remotely with laser beams: 'they can fly infinitely'
Northwestern Polytechnical University's laser beam system can track drones and give them long-range flight range
