Tag: Technology
Building Moon Bases with LEGO Space Bricks from Meteorites
Humans seeking to establish settlements on other planets face the challenge of utilizing local resources for various needs, from food to construction materials. Transporting supplies from Earth to other worlds is costly and difficult....
Innovative Computer Inspired by Japanese Art: No Electronics, Data Stored in Tiny Cubes
Researchers have created a mechanical computer inspired by the Japanese art of kirigami. This innovative computer does not contain any electronic components but instead consists of 64 interconnected polymer cubes that can store, retrieve,...
Japan’s Government Ditches Floppy Disks for Modern Technology
In 2024, finding a floppy disk is a real challenge. Sony stopped producing 3.5" floppies in 2011, making them nearly obsolete. However, the use of floppy disks persisted in Japan due to regulations that...
Quantum Supremacy Challenge: Google’s Claim Debunked
In 2019, Google made a bold claim that its Sycamore quantum computer had achieved quantum supremacy, meaning it could solve complex calculations that would take classical supercomputers thousands of years to complete. This groundbreaking...
SpaceX to Launch NASA Gamma-Ray Space Telescope in 2027
NASA has recently announced that it will be launching its Compton Spectrometer and Imager mission, also known as COSI, in 2027 with the help of SpaceX. The high-energy gamma-ray telescope will be studying the...
Protecting Trade Secrets in South Korea: Lessons from Data-Sharing Case
The recent case in South Korea where a prominent academic was sentenced to two years in prison for sharing national core technology data with overseas researchers has sparked global concern. The academic, referred to...
Google’s Surging Greenhouse Gas Emissions: The Impact of AI Technology
Google recently admitted that its greenhouse gas emissions have increased by 48% in the past five years, largely due to the use of artificial intelligence technology. This surge in emissions has made it challenging...
Self-Cleaning Technology Patented by Tesla for Future Robotaxis
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has announced plans to unveil the company's robotaxi on August 8, 2024. This futuristic concept aims to revolutionize transportation by introducing self-driving electric taxis. However, one key challenge...
First Commercial Spacewalk Attempt by SpaceX
This month, SpaceX is gearing up for a significant milestone in the realm of private spaceflight with the upcoming launch of Polaris Dawn, the first commercial spacewalk attempt by the company. This mission, part...
SpaceX Animation: Starship Super Heavy Booster Caught with ‘Chopsticks’
SpaceX recently released a new animation showcasing the Super Heavy booster of their Starship rocket. The animation depicts the Super Heavy stage returning to Earth after liftoff and being caught midair by the "chopstick"...