Category: Emerging Tech

Piloting a warplane gets busy and loud, so last year the U.S. Air Force asked for proposals to add 3-D audio to A-10C Thunderbolt II attack aircraft. The service has now named Terma North America as the sole source for the upgrade contract, according to Military.com. The Air Force’s proposal request stated the need for a system “to drastically improve the spatial, battlespace,… Continue reading "U. A. Air Force to Add 3-D Audio to A-10 Warplanes"

The CRISPR gene editing technique can be used for very positive applications, but it can also veer into incredibly controversial territory. That second category is implicated in a project reportedly being carried out in China, in which scientists are attempting to create the world’s first children whose DNA has been altered through the use of gene editing. According to MIT Technology… Continue reading "Chinese Scientists Reportedly Create the First Genetically Edited Babies"

Astronomers from the Keck Observatory in Maunakea, Hawaii have discovered water on a nearby planet known as HR 8799 c. HR 8799 c is only 179 light-years away from Earth, making it a relatively close neighbor to us. HR 8799 c is a large planet, being seven times more massive than Jupiter, and it orbits around its star every 200… Continue reading "Astronomers Find Water in Atmosphere of Planet in Pegasus Constellation"

NASA’s InSight mission to Mars is just days away from reaching its destination. On Monday, November 26, the InSight lander will blaze through the atmosphere of the red planet and land on the surface. Now, the NASA team is making final preparations for the landing. One of the many challenges of sending a craft to Mars is that engineers back… Continue reading "NASA’s Insight Mission Prepares for Mars Landing on Monday"

Have you ever enjoyed a romantic meal during which, at some point, you or your partner fed one another? Could this join the myriad of jobs that robots can help us perform better? While you might say “heck no,” researchers at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University respectfully disagree. They’ve created an oddball chest-mounted social feeding robot system… Continue reading "Weird Wearable Robot Arm Will Feed You and Your Dinner Companion"

Most people treat White Elephant gift exchanges as an excuse to regift unopened presents and offload unwanted junk, but they’re a lot more fun if you put in the extra effort to cause trouble. Trust us — Digital Trends’ HR department actually forced us to discontinue our annual white elephant exchange because it got too wild a few years ago. So, to help… Continue reading "Funny White Elephant Gift Ideas Guaranteed to Spice Up A Holiday Party"