Tag Archives: Technology

Teens around the world are lonelier than a decade ago. The reason may be smartphones.

Read about how smart phones and social media impact the social lives of teens.

Killer robots? Get real. It’ll be easier for AI to just erase our minds and steal our bodies

Have you ever stopped to think that the robot uprising could potentially be more terrifying than certain death? Read this op-ed to learn more about this writer’s thoughts about the future.

ICON 3D Prints the First Simulated Mars Surface Habitat for NASA

Explore the Mars Dune Alpha and consider whether you would ever live on another planet.

How Computer-Assisted Telepathy Helps Humans Communicate

Can computers allow people to telepathically communicate? Read this short article and view the accompanying video to learn more about research into computer-assisted human telepathic communication.

Pigs Can Learn to Play Video Games When Tempted by Treats

With the right incentive, pigs can be taught to play simple video games. Will this experiment pave the way for swine-filled gaming lobbies in your next online multiplayer experience?

14 jobs of the future: What degree should you consider?

It’s never too soon to start thinking about potential careers. Here are some growing fields you might consider.

Global Climate Change Interactive Features

Fly along NASA satellites, go backwards and forwards in time, and so much more using these climate change interactive features available from NASA.

Photography and the Civil War, 1861–1865

Read about the work of Civil War photographers, who mostly shot post-battle scenes and camp life, because the laborious process prohibited them from safely documenting the action of battle. Click the image at the top to view a slideshow of photos from the time.

10 Great Summer Jobs For Teens

Aside from providing a little extra pocket money, what are the benefits of a summer job? Forbes Magazine lists ten jobs that will provide an opportunity for gaining lifelong, transferable skills.

An A.I. Bot Named “Shelley” Is Generating Spooky Stories on Twitter

While “Shelley” won’t be winning any storytelling awards anytime soon with its quirky and at times nonsensical writing, the story-writing bot is a fun experiment.

The Global Cost of Electronic Waste

E-waste, used and frequently discarded computers, tablets, smartphones and other electronics, is the fastest-growing municipal waste stream in the United States. Read this opinion piece about the causes and possible solutions to this mounting environmental threat.

‘Zoom Dysmorphia’: How Video Conferencing Can Wreck Our Self-Image

How does frequent video conferencing affect the way we see ourselves?

Demolition, disease, and death: Building the Panama Canal

Watch this short video about how the Panama Canal was not-so-easily created.

Virtual reality tourism ready for takeoff as travellers remain grounded

Could virtual reality lead to a more sustainable version of tourism and a safe way to “travel” during the pandemic? Read to learn more about the possibilities.

Coming wave of video games could build empathy on racism, environment and aftermath of war

New gaming projects seek to help people build sympathy for others by allowing them to take on the role of someone else.

Are We Consuming Too Much Information?

Feeling overwhelmed by all the information on the internet? That “foggy” sensation in your brain after hours of pointing, clicking, tapping, and swiping has a name. It’s called information overload. Read this article to learn more about it.

Testing Proves Its Worth with Successful Mars Parachute Deployment

The success of the Perseverence mission to Mars was the result of dedicated work.

Zoom camera option impacts classroom experience

Students learning remotely have plenty of good reasons to keep their cameras off. Instructors have plenty of good reasons for wanting them on. How much should you share?