Houston, we have a prairie bridge that spans a highway
Nelson Byrd Woltz transforms a Houston highway bridge into a prairie, a symbol of nature's triumph over the city.
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Self-driving cars: will they be our refuge from daily stress?
The Korean company LG sees the self-driving car as a digital refuge for oneself, where one can relax with massages, films and even psychological consultations.
Solar panels along the highways: why not?
California could power 270.000 homes by using solar in empty spaces next to highways. It's a good idea?
Orwell's self-censorship: the “lost” preface to 'Animal Farm'
In his prelude to “Animal Farm,” Orwell addressed censorship and intellectual hypocrisy.
San Francisco, self-driving taxis already used for love encounters
The new frontier of love in San Francisco? Self-driving taxis. What are the rules? Let's find out what happens on board.
Automation and video game, two worlds still distant
The technological challenges of the future are all aimed at automation. The progress made by Artificial Intelligence algorithms is very rapid and follows one another at a dizzying pace, so much so as to arouse the concerns of sector experts and workers who fear being replaced by these new automation systems. Among the numerous sectors immediately in contact with these new technologies, videogaming must certainly be included: as demonstrated by the profound relationships of video games with technology in general, with the related... Read more
This is what a world without cars would be like
We explore the revolutionary idea of a car-free world, analyzing the environmental benefits, public health implications and challenges to overcome.
We will cool cars using 'butterfly wings'
Inspired by butterfly wings, a new reflective coating has been shown to keep cars fresh and colourful.
Toyota: the future of cars will not be replacement, but updating
Toyota announces an after-sales upgrade service for updating cars, completely changing the logic of the automotive market.
Mercedes kicks off the conquest of ChatGPT cars
Mercedes-Benz brings AI to our cars with the integration of ChatGPT in its voice control system: it is the first house in the world.
GEM, the small “neighborhood” solar car
With the right combination of weight, speed and size, this microcar becomes a solar car that does its duty and does not pollute.
Pros and cons of buying a used car with high mileage
Deciding to buy a car doesn't have to be an impulsive decision, especially if you opt for a used model. It is well known that the value of a vehicle decreases as it is used and its mileage increases. Some see this as a good opportunity, while others are skeptical about the idea of buying a car that has already covered many kilometers. Let's find out the pros and cons of buying a used car with high mileage. When is a high mileage car considered? In… Read more
Electric car at the cost of a smartphone? There is, but the battery is separate
A Chinese electric car changes the rules of the game with a bold business model: you only pay for the car. And the battery? For rent.
The clothes of the future? Living and self-healing
Mycelium filaments could be the key to sustainable and innovative fashion, thanks to literally living clothes, capable of repairing themselves.
Vanlife: autonomous driving and unlimited adventures in the future of the motorhome
Autonomous vehicles like Vanlife will be the campers of the future, taking us on breathtaking adventures without the need to drive
The highway of the future is superconductive: it will carry people, energy and goods
Incredible speeds and ecological transport, not just for people and goods: the superconducting highway will change the way we travel.
Self-heating suits and indestructible bumpers thanks to programmable fabrics
New intelligent fabrics change color and shape based on temperature and electricity: revolution for clothing and cars.
Materials of the future, autonomous laboratories will help us find them
Berkeley Lab's A-Lab is using AI and robots to revolutionize materials research in fully autonomous laboratories.
Self-cleaning solar panels, the breakthrough everyone has been waiting for
MIT and Fraunhofer IWS Introduce Breakthrough Technologies for Self-Cleaning Solar Panels. It's an extraordinary step forward.
DiSus, the intelligent suspensions that make the car jump on three wheels
BYD launches an intelligent suspension system that gives incredible control to cars, improving safety and performance
We had steam cars: why did they disappear? Could they come back?
Steam cars were a truly fascinating chapter in automotive history. Could they experience a “back to the future”?
