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Scientists Uncover New Way to Generate Green Hydrogen Energy From Water And Sunlight

Ryan Whalen·December 6, 2024

Japanese researchers have developed an innovative method that utilizes sunlight to split water into green hydrogen fuel, effectively leveraging two of humankind's oldest energy sources while helping combat climate change.

China Introduces New Cardless System That Allows Payments With a Swipe of the Hand

Chrissy Newton·November 30, 2024

China has taken a step into the future with a new cardless method of payment that requires little more than a hand swipe.

Study Reveals Online Content Moderators Can Easily Become Victims of Misinformation

Ryan Whalen·November 22, 2024

Online content moderators may be susceptible to misinformation due to an "illusory truth effect," new research shows.

Revolutionary New Device Harnesses Body Motion to Power Electronics

Chrissy Newton·November 21, 2024

Researchers have developed a new technology that harnesses the power of movement to generate electricity from vibration, charging a laptop or smartphone battery while you're on the go.

Scientists Defy Conventional Physics By Revealing That a Laser Beam Can Cast a Shadow

Tim McMillan·November 15, 2024

Researchers create a visible shadow using only a laser beam, an achievement that seemingly defies conventional physics.

Do Jedi Mice Carry Very Tiny Lightsabers?

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MJ Banias·October 24, 2024

On this week's episode, Kenna and Stephanie ask whether mice are actually Jedi in disguise, and explore the Red Planet's icy mysteries.

Lucid Dreaming Breakthrough: Startup Claims First-Ever Two-Way Dream Communication

Chrissy Newton·October 8, 2024

REMspace, a California-based neurotech startup, claims to have achieved the first two-way communication between individuals during lucid dreaming.

Solar-Powered Technology Turns Seawater into Fresh Water, Offering Hope for Global Water Crisis

Chrissy Newton·October 8, 2024

A newly developed Canadian technology could help revolutionize access to clean water for over 4 billion people.

Meals on Heels

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MJ Banias·October 3, 2024

On this week's episode, Kenna and Stephanie run around the sea floor with a fish that has evolved to taste with its feet. They then veg out and discuss some vertical farming innovations, and how Germany wants to fuel its country one balcony at a time.

Scientists in China Say They’ve “Shrunk” Down Augmented Reality Lenses to Fit into a Standard Pair of Glasses

Ryan Whalen·September 30, 2024

Optical scientists in China conducted tests of a new augmented reality configuration that allows the lenses to fit in a standard pair of glasses.

Scents and the City: This Group is Creating an “Aroma Archive” for Cultural Preservation Through Scent Digitization

Chrissy Newton·September 21, 2024

The Digital Olfaction Society (DOS) is leading an ambitious global project to capture and archive the scents of diverse locations.

Robotic Deception: Researcher Investigates How Humans Handle Being Lied to by AI

Ryan Whalen·September 11, 2024

Researchers have investigated how humans respond to being lied to by a robot, shedding light on where human and AI interaction may be headed.

Playing Video Games Can Boost Satisfaction and Improve Mental Wellness, New Research Shows

Tim McMillan·August 21, 2024

Contradicting previous studies, new research finds that playing video games can improve life satisfaction and mental health.

Unraveling ‘Oumuamua’s Anomalous Acceleration: Could This Interstellar Object Have Been Manufactured?

Avi Loeb·August 16, 2024

Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb revisits the argument for the interstellar object 'Oumuamua potentially being technologically manufactured.

Tesla to Manufacture Humanoid Robots That Could be Available by Next Year, Elon Musk Says

Chrissy Newton·July 23, 2024

Elon Musk says Tesla is moving forward with plans to begin producing human-like robots called 'Optimus' as soon as next year.

No, Smartphones and Computers Didn’t Kill Penmanship. It’s Been “Dead” for Centuries.

MJ Banias·June 19, 2024

It is a common belief that modern technology has led to the decline of penmanship. It turns out that it has been terrible for centuries.

The War Waged Over Memories

Stephanie Gerk and Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 23, 2024

On this week's episode, Kenna and Steph discuss how false memories are becoming more prevalent in the age of disinformation.

Neuralink Implant Allows Man to Tweet and Play Chess Using Only His Mind, Like “Using the Force”

Chrissy Newton·March 28, 2024

In the future we may be able to post on social media using only our minds, thanks to Neuralink's brain-computer interface technology.

O For a Muse of Fire

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry and Stephanie Gerk·March 27, 2024

On today’s episode, Kenna and Stephanie get all Shakespearean discussing a mysterious document written by William Shakespeare's sister.

New Study Reveals the Hidden Health Cost of Video Games: What Every Hardcore Gamer Needs to Know

Tim McMillan·March 25, 2024

New research explores the undiscussed physical health risks associated with video games and being a hardcore gamer.

Unlocking the Power of Anthropomorphism: How Products with Human-Like Traits Could Shape Your Next Purchase

Tim McMillan·February 22, 2024

New research suggests anthropomorphism and products with human-like traits could revolutionize consumer behavior.

The Quickening

Micah Hanks·January 25, 2024

This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we are joined by author Whitley Strieber, who discusses the role of the experiencer in the UAP equation.

AI Researchers Developed a New “Jailbreak” Method to Test ChatGPT’s Defenses. Here’s What They Found.

MJ Banias·January 3, 2024

A study pitted a specialized AI against common LLM chatbots like ChatGPT and Bard in an attempt to break down their defense mechanisms.

Unlocking the Potential: Embedded Vehicle Data for Enhanced Fleet Management by OEMs and TSPs

Sumit Chauhan·December 26, 2023

Embedded vehicle data is not merely a technological upgrade; it could well be the future of fleet management.

5000-Year-Old Tablets Can Now Be Decoded by Artificial Intelligence, New Research Reveals

MJ Banias·November 27, 2023

Researchers in Germany have unveiled an AI system capable of deciphering ancient cuneiform texts with excellent accuracy.

Lithium-Ion Batteries Could Soon be Replaced By New Green “Aqueous Rechargeable Batteries”

MJ Banias·October 16, 2023

Aqueous rechargeable batteries are a greener alternative to lithium batteries. A new breakthrough may help make them more readily available.

Opinion: How Private Aviation Offers Practical Solutions For Technology and Business

Jordan Brown·October 2, 2023

From time efficiency to better overall health and safety, the benefits of private jet travel for technology business purposes go beyond luxury.

Industry 4.0 Metaverse Unlocked: How VR, AR, AI and 3D Technology Are Powering The Next Industrial Revolution

Dijam Panigrahi·September 29, 2023

Immersive mixed reality can take us to digital places unlike anything in the real world, and it could power the next industrial revolution.

WiFi Signals May Soon Be Used to Watch You

MJ Banias·September 15, 2023

New research shows WiFi signals that can read through walls, presenting profound implications for the future of communication and security.

Inside CounterCloud: A Fully Autonomous AI Disinformation System

The AI-powered disinformation experiment you've never heard of...

MJ Banias·August 16, 2023

CounterCloud, a totally autonomous AI disinformation system, gives a glimpse into how AI and disinformation will work together in the future.

Breakout Tech: Here Are Some of the Key Developments and Technologies to Watch in 2023

Clayton Morris·February 3, 2023

As we look at the technological advancements that lay ahead in the coming year, we’re faced with a time-honored question: at what cost?

Is Disruptive Innovation on the Decline?

Micah Hanks·January 5, 2023

A recent study into the increasing volume of scientific and technological publications in recent years has observed what a team of researchers is calling a decline in “disruptive” innovation.

New Brazilian App Warns Locals and Tourists Where Violent Crimes Are Occurring

André Aram·November 25, 2022

A new app empowers Brazilian residents and tourists alike by providing them with up-to-the-minute information on where crimes are occurring.

Anti-Aging Technology Will Help Indiana Jones ‘Time Travel’ Back to 1944 to Battle Nazis

Micah Hanks·November 22, 2022

Actor Harrison Ford will be time-traveling back to 1944 to fight Nazis with the help of anti-aging technology in the fifth installment of the Indiana Jones film series.

NASA’s Watts on the Moon Challenge: Seven Companies Advance to the Next Level

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·September 5, 2022

NASA's Watts on the Moon Challenge has reached the next level of Phase 2, as seven companies are now moving forward with innovative designs.

Turbulence, the “Greatest Unsolved Problem in All of Science,” Could Soon be Decoded

Micah Hanks·August 31, 2022

Physicists with the Georgia Institute of Technology say they have demonstrated how the phenomenon of turbulence can be better understood with a bit of help from fluid dynamics.

No, Neural Networks are Not Conscious

Simon Spichak·March 9, 2022

Despite alarmist headlines in recent news, neural networks are not conscious. Here is what AI experts are really saying.

These 4 Technologies Can Save Humanity From A ‘Global Warming Hell World’

The Debrief takes a look into the 4 top inventions that can actually save us from climate change

Candy Chan·November 2, 2021

Climate change is going to kill us, but some have been working to fix it. The Debrief tackles the top 4 inventions that will save humanity.

How Magic Mushrooms Inspired Frank Herbert’s ‘Dune’

I am the Kwisatz Haderach!

Raquel Santos·October 28, 2021

Melange, or 'spice,' the drug everyone is obsessed with in the new sci-fi epic Dune, was inspired by magic mushrooms.

The Internet’s Future Is The Metaverse, And Facebook Is Diving In Headfirst

Raquel Santos·October 26, 2021

Facebook just announced that it is planning an ambitious virtual plan; the metaverse, a virtual world that could replace the internet as we know it.

The Chinese Accidentally Invented Gunpowder. What if it Never Happened?

Ramsha Zubairi·October 13, 2021

The history of war is tied to that of science, and gunpowder is an essential part of our development. What if it wasn't?

The Future of Education is Not Math and Science, But Curiosity and Compassion

The Debrief sat down with innovation expert and author Perttu Polonen to talk about "Future Skills," and how children need to learn for a future that has yet to be understood.

Christopher Plain·September 29, 2021

Perttu Polonen makes a case for an approach to child education that will be critical to preparing them for a marketplace defined by change.

Climate Scientists Want To Use Our Poop To Feed and Fuel the World, and It’s A Genius Idea

Re-using biomass creates a "circular bioeconomy" which could dramatically slow carbon emissions.

Sarah London·August 25, 2021

It's a crappy situation, but scientists say we can solve the climate crisis by harvesting biomass from our waste to feed and fuel the world.

Researchers Use Acoustic Levitation to Create a “Tractor Beam” of Sound

Christopher Plain·August 5, 2021

Researchers with Tokyo Metropolitan University have developed a "tractor beam" using sound waves to manipulate objects without actually coming into contact with them.