Prehistoric TV: The Optical Illusion Moved the Animal Engravings
Our Stone Age ancestors spent evenings by the fire telling stories. They used a kind of early form of animation – they placed pictures engraved on stone slabs by the….
Category: Tech & science
How Many Satellites are Orbiting the Earth and Who Owns Them?
The number of satellites in orbit is constantly growing. Some of them are communication satellites, others are used for science and research, others are for navigation, but there are also….
The Robotic Dog Guards Pompeii, also Focusing on Illegal Excavations
A four-legged robot now guards the state of the archeological park in Pompeii. According to the park management, it is suitable for mapping smaller or less accessible places. The conservationists….
The New Discovery Promises a Rapid Test to Detect Lyme Disease
Ticks most commonly transmit bacterial infection Lyme disease. The disease can cause many chronic health complications. The discovery of American scientists promises a rapid and accurate detection of Lyme disease…..
An infinite source of geothermal energy lies deep in the Earth and is finally available
We all have the most perfect source of energy under our feet, it is located deep in the Earth and is called geothermal energy. There are very high temperatures below….
The Unique Device Cleans Rivers of Waste to Prevent Sailing Plastics into the Oceans
Most of the waste that reaches the world’s oceans travels through rivers. The “Interceptor,” made by The Ocean Clean, seeks to remove debris from rivers before it comes saltwater and….
Half the People Die of Mosquitoes Infections
Experts estimate that nearly half of the people have died of mosquito-borne infections in the last 50,000 years. As a result, some experts believe that we should strive for their….
Bladeless turbines generate energy through vibrations
Can you imagine blade turbines without blades? Skybrators can produce clean energy without any impact on the environment. Many people think that wind energy can only be used with the….
Plastic Stronger than Steel Opens the Future to Ultra-durable Products
Chemical engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have announced that they have developed a new type of plastic twice as strong as steel. The low-emission material could improve….
Where Does the Prehistoric Venus of Willendorf Come from?
The Venus of Willendorf is the most famous archaeological find in Austria. Using X-ray microtomography, the researchers discovered the origin of the material from which the Willendorf Venus is made…..