In the streets of San Francisco, driverless cars roll into the wee hours. They are the robotaxis, equipped with technology to obey traffic rules and navigate routes with no one at the wheel. Similar to requesting an Uber ride, individuals can hail rides from robotaxis operated by the two autonomous […]
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Signaling Mitochondria: The Surprising Role in Lifespan Extension
Humans have been searching for immortality and slowed or reversed aging since the beginning of human civilization. Humanity’s interest in longevity spans from “immortal realms” such as the concept of Heaven in Abrahamic religions to immortal heroes in Taoist, Sumerian, and Greek mythology. Upper-class Romans during the Late Republic […]
The Future For Ukraine: How They Can Go Further
As Ukraine reaches the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion, a second look at the country is imperative, especially in light of recent developments. As the war turns a page, from its original invasion form to a much longer and drawn-out war of attrition, Ukraine’s plight is not a lack of […]
What is the Extremely Large Telescope?
The European Southern Observatory (ESO) is in the process of making the world’s largest telescope. With a fun sense of humor, they called this telescope the Extremely Large Telescope (the ELT). They had previously made a telescope in 1991 – 1998 and called it VLT, which stands for… you guessed […]
Apple’s Newest Product: Is Virtual Reality Making a Comeback?
In June of 2023, Apple held their annual Worldwide Developers Conference, where CEO Tim Cook announced their latest and greatest product: the Apple Vision Pro. With the mixed reality headset, users interact with apps and graphics that are overlaid onto the real world. The headset can be used for entertainment, […]