Innovations, discoveries, and the future of technology.
Innovations, discoveries, and the future of technology.
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SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket has been successfully launched from the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral, taking two US astronauts to the International Space Station. Watch the stream below: Following liftoff, it will take the rocket 19 hours to reach the International Space Station (ISS). This comes after SpaceX's Starship…
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Later today, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket will take two astronauts to the International Space Station, with a scheduled launch at 3:22PM ET (weather permitting). However, yesterday (Friday, May 29), NASA released footage showing SpaceX's prototype heavy-lift rocket - named Starship - explode in a ball of flames as it underwent…
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Could this be the beginning of the end for plastic? International beverage giants Carlsberg and Coca-Cola have pledged their support to an innovative new plant-based plastic currently being developed by Dutch biochemical company Avantium. Avantium states that it is a "pioneer in the emerging industry of renewable and sustainable chemistry,"…
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The majority of us are finding lockdown difficult, with nothing to look at apart from our four walls, Netflix, and if we're lucky, another human or a pet. But for tonight, at least, there will be something spectacular outside. Tonight, on May 13, Mars is going to become entangled with…
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It is safe to say that most of the headlines recently have been rather grim - and being stuck indoors isn't really helping to stave away the boredom. But now we have something to look forward to as a Super Flower Moon and Eta Aquarids meteor shower are taking place…
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This is a sponsored article in association with EPOS... As a result of the current global situation, more and more of us have found ourselves working from home. Now, working from the comfort of your own living room definitely comes with its perks. For example, you can enjoy a cheeky…
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A massive asteroid is set to shoot past the Earth tonight in a "close approach". But this isn't just any asteroid, it's 1.2 miles (2km) wide and looks like it's wearing a facemask. How morbidly appropriate. The asteroid was first discovered by NASA scientists in 1998, and they've been keeping…
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Thanks to gaming technology, you can pretend to be just about anyone, and one person who definitely has a lot more to deal with than most is the head of the Catholic church, the Pope. Now, admittedly, most of us probably haven't wondered what it would be like to be…
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Keep your fingers crossed for clear skies this evening, because tonight we will be treated the "Earthshine" on the Moon. The celestial phenomenon is also known as "planetshine" and "The old Moon in the new Moon's arms", and takes place several times throughout the year, but according to NASA, April,…
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Stargazers will be in for a treat tonight, as the Lyrid meteor shower will be lighting up the night sky for the next couple of evenings. The meteor shower will be visible from tonight (Sunday, April 19), and is expected to peak in the predawn hours on Wednesday. Check out…
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Samsung has announced that it is launching new eco-friendly packaging that will allow its customers to upcycle their TV boxes into useful furniture - such as TV stands, nightstands, and even cat homes. Check out one ingenious design in the video below: Introducing their Eco Package on their Samsung TV…
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A meteor shower with up to 100 shooting stars is set to appear in the sky tonight. If you're based in the UK, you will be able to look up at the night sky and see what's known as the Lyrid meteor shower. In a nutshell, this means that you…
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The summer is almost upon us again, which means that as the temperatures rise, we've all got to modify our wardrobe choices to deal with potential heatwaves. For example, it might be a good idea to switch out your sneakers and trainers for a pair of sandals in the warm…
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The Danish toy company Lego had pledged to create over 13,000 face masks a day for front line medical workers to help them fight the global coronavirus pandemic. According to a report by ABC News, the company announced last Thursday that it will be using modified toymaking machines at its…
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Now that so many of us are remaining indoors during the coronavirus pandemic, many people are wanting to get back in touch with nature. But the question is: how can we? In many cases, travel is being severely restricted. But you can still get close to the natural world in…
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The developer Sony has just released some brand new pictures and information about the controller for the upcoming Playstation 5 games console. The DualShock model of controller has been around since the console family's inception, only getting a minor change in ergonomics with the release of the Playstation 4. But…
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Tonight (April 7-8), the night sky will be illuminated by the biggest and brightest full moon of 2020. Tuesday's supermoon - formerly known as a perigean full moon - will be the third month in a row for the spectacular celestial event, occurring when the full moon is at its closest…
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It's fair to say that Nike is one of the most recognizable brands in the world. Seriously, all it takes is a glance at that big white tick to know exactly what kind of sneakers you're wearing. In fact, the brand is so well-known that even the boxes that the…
