Algorithmic architecture: Should we let A.I. design buildings for us?
For most of human history, architecture has been a human activity. Now, we can do it with algorithms. But should we?
Medicine on Mars: How we’ll keep astronauts healthy on the red planet
The first human visitors that reach Mars will face countless health risks, and when something goes wrong, there won’t be doctors around to help.
Tracing the history and evolution of the stylus
Styluses used to be no more than sticks that you could use to interact with a touchscreen, but in the past couple decades, they’ve evolved considerably.
To save the planet, phone makers need to bring back removable batteries
Smartphones have an astonishingly large carbon footprint, and most of it stems from the fact that they don’t have swappable batteries anymore.
SpaceX’s historic Crew-1 mission in pictures
SpaceX’s Crew-1 astronauts returned home on a Crew Dragon spacecraft on May 2, 2021, after nearly six months in space. Re-live their adventure in pictures.
Forget digging for fossils. This museum 3D printed a full T-Rex skeleton instead
Despite what Jurassic Park might lead you to believe, T-Rex skeletons are very, very rare. So instead of digging one up, this museum 3D printed one
How to maximize your productivity in Windows 10
There are a lot of great tools built into Windows 10 that can help you maximize your productivity. Here’s a look at some of the most useful ones.
The first commercial computer mouse shipped 40 years ago today
Despite the fact that it’s been around for 40 years now, the humble computer mouse is still as popular now as it’s ever been.
Using your security camera’s local storage? Here’s how much space you’ll need
Your security camera footage will require different amounts of space depending on its compression algorithm, frame rate, resolution, and more.
Insane new anti-drone system zaps UAVs out of the sky with targeted microwaves
Whereas most anti-drone systems in use today rely on radio frequency interference, this new system uses beamformed microwaves to overwhelm approaching UAVs.