Developers say the smart headlights that can make rain almost invisible could save lives on the roads Engineers hope their brainchild will reduce the number of accidents by improving visibility for motorists in treacherous conditions so they can effectively see through rain. The high-tech lights ar…
Images from the archive of a tiny Cambridge computer lab show the incredible technological revolution that has taken place over a single generation. From the world's first programmable computer, created in 1949, to the chunky first calculator with huge buttons and a chip that led to the iPad, the C…
McDonalds -- at least it's delicious. ^And twinkies. These are the only foods I know that never fully go bad. Doesn't mean they're any good for you. I'm just saying; disasters, wars, whatever nasty situation ever...if you're not sure if something's OK...go raid a burnt down mickey d's or an…
Apparently last thursday was national ask an atheist day. Anyone have any questions for me on the topic of atheism, religion, philosophy, science, or whatever?
This plastic water bottle is fitted with a NASA-inspired filtration system so powerful it can turn cola into clear, colourless liquid, the manufacturers claim. OKO's 'advanced filtration water bottle' draws on technology originally developed by NASA to ensure the drinker's every sip is 'pure, fre…
Short entry here. Was cutting down a tomato plant in my balcony garden as the growing season has ended. Amidst the leaves was a short thread that must have drifted down from someone's laundry drying on a higher floor. How long the thread was stuck on the plant, I can't say. What caught my eye, thou…
The stresses of driving a Formula 1 car are impossible to replicate during a normal workout unless you happen to have a custom-built 'car gym'. Ferrari has recently revealed its secret gym machine that it claims can replicate the stresses an F1 driver goes through during a race. Built by Technogy…
If someone said we descended from lizards I might scoff, but if everyone was born with teeny tiny scales all over their bodies and occasionally someone was born looking like this: be honest, wouldn't you rethink the idea? Well people say we are not only descended from primates, but we are pri…
Lest anyone think I’ve completely lost my mind, I feel I should point out the obvious, and state that I am simply trying to be comical, here. I’m thinking I might submit it to a scientific journal or something, next April Fools Day. Earlier today, I found myself using the common phrase,…
