Coronavirus - the facts, the future and what I think we should do
With Coronavirus (COVID-19) here to stay, I breakdown the science and form an opinion on what the next steps should be.
The Pointless Pseudoscience Of Young People And Screen Time
So, a study has come about how teens are not damaged by screen time… Let’s take it with a pinch of salt, shall we?
What Is The Future Of Consumer Technology? 5 Key Trends To Watch At CES 2018
From 5G connectivity and improved AI, to the real arrival of Virtual Reality and Smart Cities, here are 5 key trends to watch at CES 2018.
This Mobile Phone Works Without A Battery - No More Low Power Woes
Mobile phone battery life sucks. Just look at the surge in battery pack sales. Well, the University of Washington have noticed this and proposed a new alternative - getting rid of batteries altogether.
Fitness Trackers Are ‘Poor’ At Measuring Calories Burned
Don’t trust that fitness tracker data… While most are good at measuring heart rate, research shows they are poor at measuring calories burned.
Study Shows No Long-Term Effects Of Violent Video Games On Aggression levels
A study has found that violent video games have zero long-term effects on a person’s empathy, no matter how little or how much they play.
Peace Out, Earth! NASA Found Seven Potentially Inhabitable Planets Orbiting Nearby Star
A group of seven exoplanets have been found orbiting the star, known as Trappist-1, by NASA. This amazing discovery has raised hopes in the hunt for alien life and other planets for the human race to colonise.
Study Shows Pokémon Go Did Boost Physical Activity, But Not For Long
Pokémon Go was a massive hit when it came out in the summer – inspiring people to get out the house walk for miles, just to catch ‘em all. But, according to a study published by The BMJ, that physical activity only lasts six weeks.
Tokyo Researchers Create Robot With Human-Like Muscles
Researchers have been working to create robots that mimic human behaviour - potentially dooming us all for the future. Now, Tokyo Institute of Technology have gone one terrifying step further by building a skeleton robot and giving it human-like muscles for movement.
Slow-Mo Cameras Capture Lightning Like Never Before
Few natural phenomenon are as powerful and awe-inspiring as lightning. Molten flashes of plasma which sear the eyes and deafen the ears, lightning is as mysterious as it is beautiful. Researchers at the Florida Institute of Technology are using modern photography to try and discover more about this still largely-unknown entity.
These Robot Trousers Could Help You Carry Heavy Objects
Humans, by and large, are pretty good at walking. It's our thing. We can go for hours and hours without getting tired. Add heavy lifting to the mix, however, and we risk fatigue and even injury. So what better way to solve this problem than a pair of robot trousers? Ones that can even help those with physical disabilities to walk with ease.
Facebook Says There Are Only 3.57 Degrees Of Separation
A study from Facebook has shown that 6 degrees of separation is too much, as there are just three and a half people between any one person and another on average.
Disney Builds A Tiny Robot Car That Can Drive Up Walls
Disney Research has been busy inventing some impressive, sometimes creepy innovations for a while. The latest innovation from the team is a small, four-wheeled robot called 'VertiGo,' which has the uncanny ability to climb up walls.
How are memories created? Study by University of Leicester and UCLA finds out
While we've figured out many aspects of human life through scientific endeavour, one of the most fascinating is still one shrouded in mystery: how does human memory work? How do we create unforgettable episodes of time in our mind, which we are reminded of at certain locations or with certain people?
Scientists X-ray chocolate to find out how it turns white
Ever left a chocolate bar long enough for it to turn white? While it's harmless, the sweet stuff doesn't look that appetising after it happens. Scientists at Nestle have started work to figure out what's going on at a microscopic level by X-raying chocolate.
Facebook news feed echo chamber is your fault for not having enough friends, says Facebook
Does Facebook filter what views and opinions you see on your news feed? In a study conducted by the social network, it turns out you've only got yourself to blame for not having enough friends with diverse beliefs.
Researchers create a leg brace that can power an artificial heart by walking
Artificial organs are an incredible area of innovation, but one thing that's always been a problem is where they get the power to run from? A team of students from Rice University called "Farmers" are developing a leg brace that could generate energy straight to an artificial heart using a modified leg brace with a motor on the joint.
Double Amputee Makes History By Controlling Two Robotic Arms With His Mind
Colorado man Les Baugh has made history with two bionic arms attached at shoulder level, controlled by his thoughts alone. This makes him the first bilateral amputee in the world to do this.
Science Concludes Lumberjacks Are More Manly Than Sports
A pair of Anthropologists from the University of California, Santa Barbara have answered the lifelong question of masculinity, chopping down trees is a more manly activity than sports. Who needs to be competitive when you could be a lumberjack!