CAPE CANAVERAL, FLA. – The first astronauts launched by SpaceX are breaking new ground for style with hip spacesuits, gull-wing Teslas and a sleek rocketship — all of it white with black trim. The color coordinating is thanks to Elon Musk, the driving force behind both SpaceX and Tesla, and a big fan of flash and science fiction. Read More »
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Five superpowers that will rule the world in 2050
One of Africa’s largest economies, Nigeria is poised to grow by leaps and bounds by 2050, at an average of 4.2% year-on-year, rising eight places from 22nd to 14thin the rankings. While the government has struggled with corruption, residents have an entrepreneurial attitude that keeps pushing the country forward. According to Global Entrepreneurship Monitor data, more than 30% of Nigerian ... Read More »
Old stars who could have been big on Instagram today
We have put together a list of the most stunning historical people that will make you wish time machines were a real thing. A nice bonus will be waiting for you at the end of the article showing that age also doesn’t define beauty. Charlie Chaplin had to hide his boyish charm behind his costume to keep us focused on ... Read More »
5 ways to turn your child into a creative genius
Be creative when you’re around your child. A recent study from our lab found that highly creative parents have highly creative one-year-olds. Previous research has found that this relationship holds even when kids reach adolescence. You may wonder if these relationships exist because of genetics – research has after all linked specific genes to creativity. But twin studies have found ... Read More »
Corona’s anti-virus product market is hot!
This is done with lures of various offers of discounts and freebies on products, or listing of safety measures against the virus, and updated information on Covid-19. Mails are also being used to sell fake medical products like masks, vaccines and Covid-19 testing kits, or push work-from home job offers. Read More »
Sikorsky-Boeing’s SB-1 Defiant Helicopter
Sikorsky and Boeing have been working on this high-speed, long-range, ultra-maneuverable military helicopter design for some time, and now they’ve released the first photos of what is expected to become a highly effective US Army utility helicopter sometime in the 2030s. Read More »
Use of Robots for University Graduation
University graduates in Japan attend ceremony via robot avatars amid the COVID-19 pandemic. A university in Japan found a way to carry out graduation ceremonies without breaking social distance amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a story published on the university blog. The Business Breakthrough University (BBT University) held a graduation ceremony on Mar. 28 at the Hotel Grand Palace, ... Read More »
Inventions You Didn’t Know Were Made By Women
Monopoly The original version of Monopoly was called The Landlord’s Game and was invented by Elizabeth Magie in 1903. In the 1930s, Charles Darrow ripped off her game and sold it to Parker Brothers at Monopoly. When Parker Brothers found out Charles Darrow had stolen the idea for Monopoly, they tracked down Elizabeth and paid her for her patent. Read More »
The best video calling apps
Skype — owned by Microsoft — is available for iOS, Android, Windows and Mac, and offers video and audio calling, as well as a messaging feature. It has an easy-to-use interface, and supports up to 50 people on the same audio call (the number of video callers depends on what device you’re using, according to the company). Skype also lets ... Read More »
Launch of the Surena II Robot
The design and fabrication procedure of the new generation of SURENA humanoid robot with the financial support of Industrial Development and Renovation Organization (IDRO) has been carried out in University of Tehran. Read More »