In this exclusive full-length interview with Sam Harris, we discuss social media's impact, our haphazard approach to AI, Sam's Waking Up Course, and more.
Using satellites, NASA has been monitoring the Earth for over 60 years. In their observation, they've been able to predict future crop yields with impressive accuracy.
We pick up trash every day, so what is so special about doing it in space? What exactly is ‘space junk’ made of, and why is it necessary to clean it up?
Like many children, Abigail Harrison wanted to be an astronaut. In fact, she wanted to be the first astronaut to land on Mars. However, unlike other children, Abigail (known as Astronaut Abby) began working to make her dream a reality early on. At the age of 13, she began speaking publicly about her aspirations, all while interviewing...
A “blacker than black” material is changing the way scientists and engineers are able to identify objects on land and in space. Vantablack, as the material is called, is considered to be the blackest man-made substance ever created. Vertically Aligned Carbon NanoTube Arrays (Vanta) are engineered in a lab and painstakingly deposited...
Imagine if you could view the ocean floor with the ease and grace of a fish. What would you learn about the surrounding environment? What would you discover about the health of the ecosystem or the behaviors of other fish? Researchers at MIT’s robotic lab have spent years trying to answer that question. And recently, they completed the...
It’s rare that geniuses and innovators spend much time in the limelight. Many of the world’s greatest geniuses have been socially aloof, concentrating primarily on their work rather than participating in pop culture. Of course, today, we have the likes of Elon Musk, who is nearly constantly thriving in the spotlight. However, before...
“Who’s a good boy?” has become a pretty popular saying for dog and other pet owners over the years. And, interestingly enough, it’s not just the phrase itself, but how it’s said that stands out. After all, just reading that phrase, I’m pretty sure you hear it as a specific tone in your mind. Well, it turns out that the...
The world of innovation is full of incredibly intelligent and brave women who are constantly not only changing their industries but the world as a whole. Over the past year, we at Innovation & Tech Today have had many opportunities to speak with remarkable women who are improving their various industries. These women fight for...