Tag: technology
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Why pirates wear an eye patch
An eye patch, a parrot, a wooden leg, and a limp; these iconic attributes paint the picture of a pirate in popular culture. However, there’s more to the eye patch than meets the eye—quite literally. Contrary to common belief, famous pirates didn’t wear an eye patch due to a missing eye. Instead, it served a…
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Watch a Chimpanzee using Instagram
This video of a chimpanzee scrolling through Instagram is eye-opening. Touch is intuitive; the candy-colored screen all too addicting. Generation thumbs transcend humans. Still, it is the ability to communicate and tell stories that released humans from the prison of biology. This video echoes what Yuval Noah Harari noted in his book Sapiens: A Brief History…
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MesoSPIMs: Custom-built microscopes that can scan individual neurons in the brain
MesoSPIMs are open-source light-sheet microscopes for imaging cleared tissue. The custom-built microscopes enable scientists to look at individual neurons using sheets of light rather than cutting a brain into slices. The mesoSPIM Initiative paves the way for the future discovery and understanding of the brain’s complex organization. The studies may one day reveal vital information…
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How the Netherlands use agricultural density through “architecture“ to feed the world
The Netherlands is the world’s second-largest exporter of agricultural products despite being 237 times smaller in land area than the world’s export leader, the United States. That’s according to a fascinating article on Netherlands agriculture density through “architecture“ (ie., extensive use of greenhouses) as examined by Arch Daily: “Dutch agriculture is defined by vast landscapes…
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Breathtaking views of the Earth from the International Space Station
Ever wanted to see Planet Earth from 248 miles away? That’s how high the International Space Station orbits above the earth, which is about the same distance as New York to Washington DC, or London to Durham. Thanks to these epic views of our planet from the International Space Station in the thermosphere, now you…
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Google achieves “quantum supremacy” with the 54-qubit Sycamore processor
Google confirmed that it has officially achieved achieved quantum supremacy with the 54-qubit Sycamore processor. Writes Engineering Director Hartmut Neven on Google’s blog: Today, the scientific journal Nature has published the results of Google’s efforts to build a quantum computer that can perform a task no classical computer can; this is known in the field…
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Lollimeow Pet Carrier: A backpack that allows you to take your kitty anywhere
Ever wanted to take your kitty for a long walk through nature? This pet carrier breathable backpack made by Lollimeow allows owners to take their fellow felines wherever the human wants to go. The bag contains a bubble window for hiking with 9 large ventilation holes on both sides and the front. It’s time to…