While much of the technology in movies seems like science fiction, a good number of the interesting devices we see in films actually exist and, in a simpler form, are used every day. For example, the movie Mission: Impossible featured a heat-sensitive security system designed to sense the slightest changes in temperature. Continue reading
Using traditional glass as a building material can tend to raise energy costs. This is because glass naturally raises the temperature of sunlight that is filtered through during the summer months. This can generate so much heat that the use of air conditioning is necessary to cool the building, making them cost prohibitive. Continue reading
There are few scientific topics that excite the imagination as much as lasers. Lasers have long captivated children, adults, and even many pets with their almost mystical mechanisms. But lasers are actually highly technical types of technology, even if you can buy a cheap one at the convenience store. Continue reading
Fiber-optic communication systems are becoming increasingly common in modern society. Where once they were restricted to government or business use, fiber-optic systems are now available to individual households. This has been driven by the rising demand for high bandwidth connections for a variety of industrial and residential purposes. Continue reading
The engineering sector involves a wide selection of jobs and responsibilities, and there are engineers in almost every industry. Engineering is further subdivided into chemical, electrical and mechanical fields, but all of them have one thing in common: they involve the use of technique and skill to achieve a real-world impact. Continue reading
The world has changed enormously over the centuries; a person from the early 1800s would not recognize many things today. Some changes have made the world smaller and brought people together while others have improved the quality of our lives. Here is a list of 10 technologies that have changed our world for the better. Continue reading
Commercials are designed to be so unique that the good ones can even be considered an entertainment genre in their own right. They’re punchy, fun and memorable. They accomplish the advertisers’ goals of catching your attention and getting you to remember a brand. Continue reading
A vehicle is indeed one of the best combinations that one can imagine of two great inventions: wheel and combustion engine. The technology of auto vehicles is progressing with time. The inventor of first car, Karl Benz, would have never thought of his invention as more than a means of transport. Continue reading
If you’re in a business where making sure something is level is an absolute must, a spirit level is an ideal weapon in your armoury. Bricklayers, fence erectors, door and window installers and kitchen planners all need to make sure everything is on the same level. Continue reading
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an ever-growing field of study dedicated to the creation of intelligent machines that are adaptable to certain situations that arise. In contrast to normal machines, AI systems are programmed to think on their own and assess their environment to make the appropriate changes for solutions. Continue reading
