Spacesuits need a major upgrade for the next phase of exploration
The next generation of spacesuit needs to do more than simply protect an astronaut from the vacuum of space.
March 6, 2024 • ~7 min
The brain is the most complicated object in the universe. This is the story of scientists’ quest to decode it – and read people’s minds
As Elon Musk’s Neuralink begins inserting chips into human brains, we trace the history of ‘mind reading’ technology and assess the potential risks and rewards
Feb. 7, 2024 • ~30 min
China's WeChat is all-encompassing but low-key − a Chinese media scholar explains the Taoist philosophy behind the everything app's design
The design philosophy of the everything app WeChat may seem paradoxical, being simultaneously pervasive and inconspicuous. But this idea of “everythingness” goes back to ancient Taoist philosophy.
Oct. 4, 2023 • ~8 min
In future, we'll see fewer generic AI chatbots like ChatGPT and more specialised ones that are tailored to our needs
Training AI systems with more focused data sets can target them to a specific use.
Sept. 20, 2023 • ~8 min
X users will need protection after the 'block' feature is removed – here's why businesses are better than people at moderating negative comments
Some users fear an uptick in hostile content following the removal of the feature.
Aug. 29, 2023 • ~8 min
Elon Musk aims to turn Twitter into an 'everything app' – a social media and marketing scholar explains what that is and why it's not so easy to do
Everything apps offer a wide range of features, combining social media with personal finances. But creating the perfect everything app is no easy task.
Aug. 10, 2023 • ~8 min
The end of Twitter – how Elon Musk's rebrand to X could foster the platform's dark side
A rebranding expert on what may lie in store for the transformed social media platform.
July 28, 2023 • ~7 min
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