Articles by Christian de Looper
This Startup Wants To Reverse Deforestation Using Drones
A company called BioCarbon has announced a new system in which it will use drones to repopulate trees in certain areas, reversing the damage done by deforestation.
Harvard's Robobees Can Now Swim, Unlike Real Bees
Harvard's Robobees are pretty amazing inventions, and now, they're even better, having a skill that real bees lack — swimming. The bees still, however, have to be connected to a power source in order to do so.
The Winklevoss Twins Now Have Approval To Launch Gemini, Their Bitcoin Exchange
The Winklevoss twins have finally received approval to launch their bitcoin exchange, called Gemini. The exchange is targeted at having better security than other exchanges, and both professional and first-time traders will be able to use it.
Here's What A 300 Million-Year-Old Disc Of Pyrite Sounds Like
Dmitry Morozov, an artist from Moscow, has managed to create a device that is able to read irregularities on a 300 million-year-old disc of Pyrite, turning those irregularities into sound.
Vaio Relaunches In The US With The $2,199 Z Canvas Artist's Tablet
Vaio has relaunched in the U.S. after being sold off by Sony, and is now it's own brand. Its first U.S. product is an artist's tablet, featuring a stylus, powerful specs, and a $2,199 price tag.
Google Is Now Officially Called Alphabet
As of today, Alphabet, the parent company created by Google to oversee Google as well as its other businesses, is officially in operation. The move won't really affect day-to-day operations, but it will allow companies to run more smoothly.
Phubbing: The Latest Epidemic To Hit The US May Destroy Your Romantic Relationship And Heighten Depression
According to researchers, the practice of 'phubbing,' or phone snubbing, may not only cause conflict in relationships, it might also heighten depression.
NASA MRO Discovers Evidence Of Liquid Water On Mars: Odds Of Finding Alien Life-Form Increase
NASA has discovered that there is indeed flowing water on Mars, increasing the chances that there could also be life. But just how likely is the existence of Martians?
Asteroid Impact And Volcanic Eruptions Spelled Doom For Dinosaurs: Study
Asteroid or volcanoes? These are the culprits of the two most popular theories behind the extinction of the dinosaurs, but a new study says both came into play -- and that it was no coincidence.
Megatsunamis Are Real And Here's Why You Should Be Afraid - Very Afraid
According to a new study, scientists suggest that a megatsunami could have occurred 73,000 years ago, reaching up to a massive 900 feet and hurling massive boulders onto a cliff on Cape Verde's Santiago Island.
Blue Whales Use 'Efficient Foraging Strategies': New Study Reveals Feeding Secrets Of Gentle Giants
A new study has found that blue whales conserve their energy by not feeding when krill counts are low, instead waiting to dive for food when counts are much higher.
Microsoft Buys Havok: Expect Fireworks, Xbox Fans
Microsoft has announced the acquisition of Havok, a gaming physics company behind the likes of 'Halo' and 'Call of Duty.' The acquisition could be very interesting for the gaming industry.
Skype Update Allows Users To Manage Conversations From Android Wear
An update to Skype has been released, allowing users to manage their calls and conversations straight from their wrist. It's important to note that users cannot actually take calls from their smartwatch at this point.
Sereneti Kitchen Can Cook Your Dinner So You Don't Have To
A robot called Sereneti Kitchen could be the next big thing in cooking, allowing users to simply put in the ingredients, after which the robot will make the food.
Japan Display Announces 17-Inch 8K Display
Japan Display has announced one of the few 8K displays on the market, this one being 17.3 inches, making it ideal as a computer monitor. The company suggests that it could be good for photo and video editing, as well as medical applications.
Elon Musk Clarifies His Plan To Nuke Mars
As it turns out, Elon Musk really was serious about nuking Mars, taking to an event in New York to clarify his plans, which would essentially involve nuking the atmosphere above the poles on Mars to heat up the planet, making it inhabitable.
Here's How Elio Motors Is Crowdfunding Its Super-Efficient Three-Wheeled Car
A company called Elio Motors has designed a three-wheeled car with a futuristic design that gets 84 miles per gallon. However, before it can start manufacturing the car, it needs to raise $300 million. Here's how it intends to do that.
The Holodec Is A Flying Microscope For The Clouds
Researchers have come up with a new device called the Holodec, which is essentially a flying microscope that is designed to capture images of cloud microdroplets. This information will enable researchers to determine things like how much light from the sun is being reflected back into space.
Your Car Could Soon Know Your Driving Mistakes Before You Even Make Them
A new driver monitoring system is under development by researchers as part of a project called Brain4Cars. The system is not only able to detect driver movement but is also able to learn about the driver's habits.
TAG Heuer Has Officially Announced The $1,800 Carrera Wearable 01, Its First Smartwatch
TAG Heuer has announced its first smartwatch, the Carrera Wearable 01, which comes at a cool $1,800. The device will debut on Nov. 9 and was developed in partnership with Google and Intel.
You Can Now Use BlackBerry Messenger On Your Apple Watch
BlackBerry has updated its iOS app to support the Apple Watch, essentially allowing users to chat with their friends through BBM straight from their wrist.
The FAA Is Very Concerned About The One Million Drones To Be Sold This Holiday Season
Drone sales are set to hit one million this holiday season, causing the FAA to be very concerned, largely due to the lack of education about drones and drone use.
Apple Removes Two Apps That Report US Drone Strikes
Apple has removed two apps that report drone strikes conducted by the U.S., citing excessively rude or objectionable content.' The decision highlights the fact that Apple is trying to strike a balance between a safe App Store and an overly edited one.
The Brandenburg Gate Was 3D Mapped Using Laser Scanning
Digital archive organization CyArk recently 3D-scanned the Brandenburg Gate in Germany, capturing a whopping 1 million high-quality images in the process. The project is part of CyArk's mission to digitally preserve monuments around the world.
Amazon To Reportedly Ban Sales Of Apple TV And Google Chromecast
Amazon will reportedly be banning sales of the Apple TV and Google Chromecast on its site due to the fact that it wants to sell devices that are optimized for its Amazon Prime Video service.
The LG V10 Includes Two Displays And Two Front-Facing Cameras
LG has announced the V10 smartphone, featuring two displays for different types of information and two front-facing cameras, which can be used at the same time to take 3D photos.
LG Announces Watch Urbane 2nd Edition, The First Android Wear Device With LTE
LG has announced the successor to the Watch Urbane, this time offering LTE and 3G connectivity. The new device also offers more RAM, a bigger battery, and a better display.
Google And Microsoft Have Settled Their 5-Year Patent Dispute
Google and Microsoft have settled a years-long patent dispute out of court, saying they have agreed to collaborate on patent matters and that they would likely work together on projects in the future.
MIT Built Smarter And Softer Fingers To Pick Up Fragile Objects
To make robots more human-like, MIT has developed robotic fingers that are intelligent enough to anticipate the size and weight of an object, enabling it to pick up very fragile objects without doing them damage.
Kanye West Is Not A Fan Of 3D Printers
Kanye West recently visited the Tumo Center for Creative Technologies, declaring that he 'likes robots.' In spite of the claim, he doesn't really like 3D printers and claims that they're a threat to the textile industry.
