Deciphering Dolphins: Using VR to Uncover Their language
Dolphins have long impressed and entertained off the bows of boats with their acrobatic feats and playful nature. But there may be more to their interactions with humans than we thought. In fact, dolphins have a very sophisticated form of communication and have even attempted to connect with people. Few researchers are more familiar with...
A Skull-Shaped Asteroid Is Approaching Earth Next Year
2018 is on its way, and you know what that means: plenty of fear and uncertainty for the future. Between political unrest, the much-discussed repeal of net neutrality, and the controversial new tax bill, there’s definitely some reason for uncertainty in the future. Well, let’s go ahead and add one more fear to that list: a...
Artificial Intelligence Has a Racism Issue
It’s long been thought that robots equipped with artificial intelligence would be the cold, purely objective counterpart to humans’ emotional subjectivity. Unfortunately, it would seem that many of our imperfections have found their way into the machines. It turns out that these A.I. and machine-learning tools can have blind spots...
The Fascinating Fish That Lives Five Miles Deep
Deep-sea creatures have always been a fascinating topic. Perhaps it’s the fact that you have to plunge deep into the unknown to see them. Or perhaps it’s because they live in such fascinating environments. Or maybe it’s the fact that they pretty much look like real-life Pokemon. Well, whatever the case, there’s no doubt that sea...
Origami Muscles Lift 1,000 Times Their Own Weight
Can a duck lift a car? It’s not a trick question. The answer, as far as I know, is no. A duck would never be strong enough to lift a car. It would be something to see, though. A small duck lifting a 2001 Honda Civic.Are you going somewhere with this? I have things to do.Of course! It all comes back to artificial muscles. As...
Ann Druyan and the Sound of Science: Looking Back at Voyager 40 Years Later
Forty years ago, Ann Druyan, along with future husband and famed astrophysicist Carl Sagan, set out to create one of humanity’s greatest legacies. Her mission? Developing a phonograph record to represent the entire planet. Nature, language, music – the essence of Earth was etched into the golden records affixed to the Voyager...
Pass That Pufferfish: How Dolphins Get High
We’ve known for quite some time now that dolphins are fairly similar to humans. After all, they speak different languages like humans, have names just like humans, and even… ahem, make love for pleasure much like humans. Sorry for getting so edgy there. Well, did you also know that dolphins get high just like humans as well? Not any...
Elon Musk Just Tweeted About Flat Earthers. When Will It End?
****Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed herein are those of the author alone and do not necessarily reflect those of IPW, LLC or Innovation & Tech Today.This article is part of the problem.I'm about to talk about Flat Earthers, which is exactly what they want. Indeed, the lion's share of Flat Earther awareness can...
There's A Chicken-Flavored Gatorade For Dogs
So, after reading that headline, I’m sure you’ve got no shortage of questions. Questions such as “Who are you?”, “Why are you writing about this?”, and “Why are you wasting so much time in the intro of this article?” Well, let’s just get down to the nitty gritty: there’s a Gatorade for dogs. And it tastes like...
The Finch That Lost Its Way … And Started Its Own Species
Lost at sea for he couldn’t remember how long, our protagonist found refuge on the island of Daphne Major amongst the Galapagos island chain. It was the late 1970s and he had traveled nearly 100 kilometers to his destination. Without the ability to get home, he didn’t despair, rather, he assimilated with the locals. In only three...
Thanksgiving Survival Guide: Be the Cornerstone of Conversation
Ah, the holiday season. The time of the year when you’re obligated to spend time with your pretentious cousin who studied abroad in Spain and never lets you forget it. Or maybe it’s your father-in-law who’s always asking about your future career plans (spoiler alert: he’ll be dissatisfied with anything but ‘doctor’ or...
Carl Sagan Day, the best day in the cosmos? We think so
Today, November 9th, is officially Carl Sagan Day! In honor of the holiday, we’ve decided to take a quick look at the famous astronomer, cosmologist, and author’s life as well as some of his most memorable quotes.Carl Sagan's contribution to science, astronomy, and technology has been crucial for human innovation, we have a lot...
Interstellar Asteroid Takes Detour Through Our Solar System On Cosmic Road Trip
This week, astronomers observed a small asteroid speed past the sun. It may not sound too remarkable at first. There are asteroids flying around all over our solar system, aren’t there? But, what makes this asteroid, charmingly and temporarily known as A/2017 U1, so special is that it may have come from outside of our solar...
Michio Kaku Clears Up God Discovery
Several months ago there was a flurry of headlines claiming that Michio Kaku had proven the existence of God. In this exclusive interview with the famous physicist, Kaku elaborates on what happened. I&T Today: You recently made a lot of headlines with your discoveries regarding the possible existence of a higher intelligence. Could...Have We Really Just Entered the "Anthropocene" Period?
The task of researching, categorizing, and documenting the unfathomably ancient Earth’s timeline belongs to stratigraphers – scientists who study the features of rock strata to learn our planet’s geological history. Stratigraphy might sound like an insulated, esoteric pursuit; dividing Cambrian time into new sections isn’t...
Elon Musk Update: Big Falcon Rocket to the Red Planet
Nine years ago, SpaceX successfully launched their first rocket. Since then, the company, led by the ambitious Elon Musk, has proven time and time again how determined they are to advance both extraterrestrial and terrestrial travel. Once again, Musk has presented the world with another announcement that, if it came from anybody else,...
Scientist Purposely Shocked By Electric Eel
Electric eels are one of the most fascinating underwater creatures as, let’s be honest, they’re basically Pokémon. Shaped like serpents with the ability to shock with the power of over 800 volts, they’re definitely not your average sea dweller. Well, one scientist with a particular interest in the electric eel was brave enough to...
Solar Eclipse Proves the Earth is Flat (According to Flat-Earthers)
This week, the people all across the United States had the opportunity to view a magnificent astronomical event. If you’re like me, you took it as a moment to step out of the office, spend some time outside, and witness a potentially once-in-a-lifetime scientific phenomenon. It was neat, really, seeing the usually near-empty park full...What You Need To Know For The 2017 Solar Eclipse
The upcoming solar eclipse has people buzzing, with eclipse fans voicing their excitement and eclipse-related merchandise flying off of store shelves. At least, I assume that’s what’ going on. Well, in keeping with that hype, let's take a look at some of the essentials you should know about the 2017 solar eclipse.1) The Eclipse...
