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France to tear down the world's first solar panel road

news | Aug 19, 2019 | Tech & Security | 3

In 2016, Colas Company built the 1.6-kilometre Wattway road in Normandy, France. It featured unique solar panel coating which powered the roadside lamps. But the unique road stretch is now up for demolition.

Crash test reveals the safest electric car

news | Aug 19, 2019 | Tech & Security | 6

The American non-profit Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has conducted a series of tests that identified the safest electric car. It was an e-tron model from the car manufacturer Audi.

How Neanderthals are linked to surfing?

news | Aug 18, 2019 | Science & Education | 5

Exostosis is a disease characterised by bone formation in ear canals. It appears as a result of hypothermia of the inner ear, that's why it usually affects surfers - people who spend hours in the water. The unofficial name of exostosis derived from this fact and the name is "surfer's ear".

Audius vs. Modern Music Industry

news | Aug 17, 2019 | Crypto & Blockchain | 3

Audius is a blockchain startup seeking to cut middlemen out of the music business. The company has recently presented its blockchain’s beta version.

Brazilian Bank BTG Pactual Joins PTDL Group

news | Aug 16, 2019 | Crypto & Blockchain | 9

A leading Latin American investment bank has joined PTDL Group, an organization developing a blockchain platform for financial market participants.

Kelly Services Enters into Strategic Partnership with Moonlighting

news | Aug 16, 2019 | Crypto & Blockchain | 4

A major recruiting company announced its cooperation with Moonlighting blockchain-based platform.

How to use a Rubik’s cube in science?

news | Aug 16, 2019 | Med & Bio | 3

A group of Chinese and American scientists gave a new life to the Rubik's cube by discovering how to diagnose different diseases with the help of the cube.

Remains of a giant penguin found in New Zealand

news | Aug 16, 2019 | Science & Education | 6

The animal's bones were found in a place called Waipara Greensand. The bird was about 1.6 meters tall and weighed 80 kg. The penguin was called Crossvallia waiparensis.

Snap releases Spectacles 3

news | Aug 15, 2019 | Gadgets | 3

The new model comes with two integrated cameras that can capture film and photos in 3D.

Pay with Samsung crypto currency

news | Aug 15, 2019 | Crypto & Blockchain | 4

The South Korean technology giant has added a new feature to its Blockchain Keystore app store: users can now pay with the company's crypto currency.

A smart blockchain city to be built in Cambodia

news | Aug 15, 2019 | Crypto & Blockchain | 5

The authorities of the Cambodian capital have decided to build a smart city of 100 hectares in Phnom Penh. The project will be implemented by Singapore-based startup Limestone Network.

Blockchain to protect the oldest Korean bank

news | Aug 15, 2019 | Crypto & Blockchain | 4

Korea's oldest bank, Shinhan Bank, has signed a contract to build a new security system based on blockchain.

Fire Barry: Talespin creates unusual VR app

news | Aug 14, 2019 | Tech & Security | 3

Barry is a digital character that needs to be ‘fired’ by the player. The app is meant to develop the user’s communication skills and teach them to get out of tricky situations.

The U.S. military is building a drone army

news | Aug 14, 2019 | Tech & Security | 3

The United States witnessed the second of the six exercise stages of the OFFSET programme. It was intended to practice the tactics of simultaneous use of large numbers of drones to support ground forces.

Police robots will protect China from criminals

news | Aug 14, 2019 | Tech & Security | 3

There’s a new addition to the police force in Handan, China: three police robots have joined the service. The robots were developed specifically for law enforcement agencies.

How can we clean up the World Ocean?

news | Aug 14, 2019 | Science & Education | 3

Every day, an enormous amount of plastic waste is dumped into the World Ocean. Approximately 40% of this plastic ends up in the water the same year it is produced. Considering the fact that plastic practically does not decompose, this contributes to a dangerous trend.

Who was affected by the North Korean cyber attacks?

news | Aug 13, 2019 | Crypto & Blockchain | 3

The United Nations are currently investigating 35 North Korean cyber attacks in 17 countries. Last week, information surfaced revealing that the country had spent over $2 billion stolen funds on financing national weapons programmes.

Competitor for SpaceX rocket to be built in China

news | Aug 13, 2019 | Science & Education | 3

Thanks to reusable rocket nose cones, SpaceX can save up to $6 million on each launch. The company’s success has inspired many competitors to follow their lead.

FORM: augmented reality goggles for swimmers

news | Aug 13, 2019 | Gadgets | 4

The growing focus on health and wellbeing together with technological progress lead to increased demand for various sports gadgets. This goes beyond regular fitness bracelets, with a wide range of different gadgets for any level of activity appearing on the market.

Scientists invent a way to stop melting glaciers

news | Aug 13, 2019 | Science & Education | 4

Submarines collecting and freezing sea water will be used to stop the melting glaciers in the Arctic Ocean.

New artificial sled dog created in China

news | Aug 12, 2019 | Gadgets | 6

In the North, dogs are often used for transportation. This situation might change with the arrival of Chinese quadruped robots.

A full-sized flying saucer prototype created in Romania

news | Aug 12, 2019 | Gadgets | 3

This spring witnessed presentation of the ADIFO smaller-sized version – a cross between a jet aircraft, a quadcopter and a helicopter. The story has now got a long-awaited continuation.

Orion implant will restore eyesight for vision impaired patients

news | Aug 12, 2019 | Med & Bio | 3

Second Sight Medical Products has introduced a prototype of an artificial eye for different types of vision, including infrared imaging.

AlterEgo: Friend for the Physically Challenged and Next Generation Digital Assistant

news | Aug 12, 2019 | Business & Startups | 3

This year, the prestigious Lemelson-MIT Award was won by a student named Arnav Kapoor. The young inventor will spend the $15,000 received by him on creating a silent speech transmission system.

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