The story of techlash, and how the future might be different
Are you over social media? Are you disillusioned with a seemingly relentless pace of change? Does the future really, really worry you? You're not alone.
Internet
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Crystals could help uncover mysteries of dark matter
The flash of a glowing crystal could help us find lighter WIMPs—and answer heavy questions about our universe.
General Physics
Apr 9, 2018
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Just like bats, humans can use echolocation
It sounds amazing, but we can all learn to use sound to detect our surroundings, just like bats or dolphins. No eyes required.
Plants & Animals
Apr 3, 2018
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Understanding fast radio bursts
Astronomers are detecting a mysterious, powerful form of radiation blipping across space, and nobody's quite sure why.
Astronomy
Apr 3, 2018
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Preserving Aboriginal language with technology
When a language dies, a whole swathe of cultural practices and perceptions die too. In Australia, people are using technology to preserve and celebrate language and culture.
Social Sciences
Apr 3, 2018
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Humans could live in volcanic tunnels on the moon
The SETI Institute has analysed images of our moon and pinpointed a possible home away from Earth.
Space Exploration
Mar 15, 2018
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How gold rush prospectors made the original smart fridge
First came smartphones. Then smart watches. Now smart fridges. But how smart were the fridges of the gold rush?
Consumer & Gadgets
Mar 13, 2018
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You are not just you—you are a chimera
In Greek mythology, the chimera was a fire-breathing monster—part goat, part snake and part lioness. Guess what? You are a bit like this—a patchwork of genes and foreign cells.
Biotechnology
Mar 12, 2018
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Plastic trash—the new threat for coral reefs worldwide
Coral reefs are not getting a break. On top of climate change and bleaching, now tonnes of plastic trash are making them sick.
Environment
Mar 8, 2018
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Do LEGO instructions hinder skills for the future?
Just as rules are made to be broken, instructions aren't necessarily made to be followed. What impact do LEGO instructions have on inspiring and developing the builders of tomorrow?
Social Sciences
Mar 6, 2018
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