Moving at about 186,000 miles per second, nothing is faster than light. Scientists use light years to discuss distance in space from planet to planet because light covers more distance in a year than anything else. Mastering the manipulation of light theoretically would provide use with a ton of … [Read more...] about Light Slowed to a Stop!
Star Wars Composer Returning with the Jedi
Which is geekier: Star Trek or Star Wars? Before the J. J. Abrams Star Trek movies I would’ve said the former hands down, but now it really is a toss-up. Regardless, Star Wars fans have something to rejoice about. John Williams, the world famous and extremely successful composer who worked on the … [Read more...] about Star Wars Composer Returning with the Jedi
When Teeth Start Snitching
Humans really have very little self-control. Apparently people can’t help but lie through their teeth to health professionals. To combat this, researchers have developed a tooth sensor that not only detects if you’re smoking or overeating, but also tells your doctor about it! Research and … [Read more...] about When Teeth Start Snitching
Computer Virus Outsmarts Man
A 21-year-old man in Virginia turned himself into police after a virus on his computer told him to turn himself in to the FBI and pay a fine or go to jail because child pornography was found on his computer. Not knowing what to do after the “FBI Warning” messages started showing up, the man took his … [Read more...] about Computer Virus Outsmarts Man
Smart Streetlights
Have you ever left the lights on in your house for days at a time and then gotten a ridiculously crazy electric bill the next month? Can you imagine how much cities have to pay to keep all the street lights on and maintained every day? The cost is astronomical, but it could be diminished quite a bit … [Read more...] about Smart Streetlights
MelaFind in the Developmental Stages
Melanoma, for those who may not know, is a form of skin cancer that is often discovered via cancers moles and skin legions that look like nothing out of the ordinary to the untrained eye. More than nine thousand Americans die each year to skin cancer; many because they didn’t know they had skin … [Read more...] about MelaFind in the Developmental Stages
Are Electronics taking Yoga?
No, they’re not, but electronics are starting to become quite stretchy. Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered that nanoparticles and elastic components can be combined to make conductors that stretch. This means bendable displays, batteries, medical implants that move with the … [Read more...] about Are Electronics taking Yoga?
Robocop Reboot Details
Not too long ago we reported that Robocop was receiving a film reboot that’s slated to come out in 2014. This year’s Comic-Con has given us a few more details along with a deeper look into the movie’s overall message. Robocop will seek to raise the question of whether or not drones should be used by … [Read more...] about Robocop Reboot Details
Video Game Sales Drop 15%
It’s not really much of a surprise. Every gamer knows that summer is when gaming usually falls off for a bit, but a 15% drop in retail sales in one month is still huge when hundreds of millions are involved. Total spending on video games in the U.S. last month was $1.2 billion, only about 50% of … [Read more...] about Video Game Sales Drop 15%
Speed Enforcement Drones?!
People in the San Francisco area started freaking out when official-looking signs depicting a drone firing a missile stating “speed enforced by drones” started cropping up all over Bay Area highways. However, a local news station, and many more since, has reported that these signs are indeed fake … [Read more...] about Speed Enforcement Drones?!
Chrome OS Beta Update
Did you know there was a Chrome OS? I didn’t, but apparently some anti-establishment people out there are choosing to forgo Windows, Mac and Linux-based operating systems in favor of Chrome OS. The operating system is currently in beta and has recently received a major update. All you Chrome OS … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Beta Update
Superman Vs Batman, 2015
Comic-Con happened in San Diego this weekend. Unlike during E3, I don’t have a ton of news for you from the Con, but there is one tidbit that’s sure to make geeks everywhere rejoice! Warner Bros has announced that Batman will in the second Superman movie that’s set to be released in 2015. The … [Read more...] about Superman Vs Batman, 2015
