Category Archives: Technology

Disabled Duck Walks for First Time on His 3D-Printed Prosthetic Leg | My Modern Met

“I didn’t think I would be emotional about this.”   It’s not just humans that use prosthetic limbs—wounded or disabled animals can benefit from them, too. In the past, we’ve reported on cats, dogs, and even an elephant who have … Continue reading

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How 100,000 Satellites Will Change Earth Forever by 2040

 

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Quantum Computers, Explained With Quantum Physics

Quantum computers aren’t the next generation of supercomputers—they’re something else entirely. Before we can even begin to talk about their potential applications, we need to understand the fundamental physics that drives the theory of quantum computing. (Featuring Scott Aaronson, John … Continue reading

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Sci-Fi Short Film: “ARK ” | DUST

Captain Mira Bernhard is finally home after a lengthy mission to the new planet, GAIA – humanity’s last hope. But what’s only been a 5-year trip for her, has been 45-year wait for her husband. “ARK” by Soma Helmi Connect … Continue reading

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Velox, the Amphibious Robot | Kottke

A Brooklyn company called Pliant Energy Systems has developed a prototype of an amphibious robot that can swim, skate, slither, and crawl through water and over all different kinds of terrain. The secret is an undulating propulsion system that can modified … Continue reading

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Jumping from 25,000 Feet Without a Parachute and Landing Safely | Kottke

WHAAAAAAATTT the hell did I just watch? In 2016, Luke Aikins became the first person to intentionally jump and land without the aid of a parachute or wingsuit — check out the video above to see how he does it. … Continue reading

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Privacy is power: Why and how to take back control of your data

You are being spied on – by both countries and companies. When you drive your car, do your shopping or use your computer, you are being tracked and information on you is stored and then used to influence you and … Continue reading

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The Patents That Einstein Approved

A look at how Einstein’s job at the Patent Office may have influenced him. Visit http://thegreatcoursesplus.com/Tibees for your free trial today. Links to some of the Patents (3rd FAQ): https://www.ige.ch/en/about-us/the-hi…%5B…%5D

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A Map of the Internet 2021 | Kottke

Translating sites, search engines, social networks, browsers, ISPs, and other internet entities into geographic features, Martin Vargic has created a map of the internet circa 2021. It includes several thousand of some of the most popular websites, represented as distinct … Continue reading

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The Next-Gen Space Stations That Could Replace The ISS | Answers With Joe

The end of the ISS is less than 10 years away. Here’s what’s coming next. From the luxury space hotels of Axiom Space to the inflatable super habitats of Bigelow Aerospace to future international efforts, these are the places where … Continue reading

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