Watch a Snake Robot Go for a Swim
When sea snakes swim, they wind their way through the water by flicking their flattened tails, which is super graceful but requires a whole lot of coordination. So when roboticists…
Cosmic comms: How the first humans on Mars will communicate with Earth
In order to establish a human colony on Mars, we’ll first need to get a reliable communications network built. Here’s how scientists are making that happen
Buying a TV stand? Why this simple purchase needs some thought
Isn’t a stand just a stand? Nope! The wrong one might not work with your gear or last as long as it should.
NASA and Axiom finalize deal to send first private crew to ISS
NASA and space tourism company Axiom this week finalized a deal that will see the first private crew visit the International Space Station.
The Realme 8 5G shows the exciting future of cheap 5G phones
The future of 5G phones is here, and it’s cheap than expected. The Realme 5G has a deceptively low price, because the phone itself is surprisingly good.
The Case for Letting People Work From Home Forever
In 2020, because of the Covid-19 pandemic, almost 70 percent of full-time employees worked from home. Many employers that perhaps may never have considered offering a remote work option adapted…
Creators Who Joined Twitch in the Pandemic Plan to Stay
Tyson and Miranda and Dylan are adding more interactive elements to their Twitch streams, where their audience will be able to direct the visual elements of their performance via chat…
UK to Ban Big Tech Companies From ‘Discriminating’ Based on Political Views
Prime Minister Boris Johnson (L) and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer (2nd L) walk through the Central Lobby after listening to the Queen’s Speech during the State Opening of Parliament…
My startup tripled in size in 2020: Here’s what I learned
Many founders openly talk about the challenges and triumphs that come with expanding product offerings and adding customers. But adding colleagues — especially in a remote environment — comes with…
Former F1 designer plans to make world’s lightest EV
The Gordon Murray Group (GMG), founded by the former Formula One designer, announced yesterday a detailed £300 million ($424 million), five-year expansion plan. Most notably, part of this investment will…