by | Jan 18, 2018 | Space, Technology |
Earth is a huge planet. It can feel at times like its resources are unlimited. However, many resources on earth are finite. Because of this, extracting them from the earth becomes harder every year. One powerful example of this can be found in your smartphone. The...
by | Dec 7, 2017 | Technology |
While the public imagination still perceives robots as humanlike novelties relegated to the pages of science fiction films and novels, the reality of robotics is significantly more practical. Whether it’s manufacturing or healthcare, countless industries have...
by | Nov 27, 2017 | Technology |
Because of their vastness and depth, the oceans are favored by many as a dumping ground for the byproducts of technological ingenuity. Most of us might not agree with their actions, but we’re aware of what happens when profiteers cut regulatory corners; we’ve...
by | Oct 31, 2017 | Technology |
Magnetic resonance image scanning (or MRI) can be quite an ordeal for patients having to undergo this medical technique, as many models require an individual to lie still for up to an hour. However, two professors at Rice University have developed a new form of...
by | Oct 10, 2017 | Technology |
If you’ve ever seen the film “Master and Commander”, there’s a scene where one character has to have his arm amputated. It’s a tough scene to watch, as the boy in-question has to endure the ordeal with no anesthesia and nothing but a wooden board to bite on. It goes...
