Why do cats sleep all day?
It's not uncommon for cats to sleep up to 17 hours a day. What do you think they're dreaming about?
Who invented school?
The invention of modern school system was one of the biggest achievements in human history -- but there's still a...
What is cyberpunk — and are we already living in it?
We may be facing a dark dystopian future just like the one discussed in some cyberpunk. What can we learn...
Future weapons: Microwave weapons (like the ones from Star Wars) already exist in reality
Traditional weapons may soon get replaced by a futuristic laser-based arsenal.
The appeal of the paradox — mankind’s fascination with self-contradicting ideas
Paradoxes aren't always questions, sometimes they go beyond logic, and can help us improve our way of thinking.
Why transparent solar cells could replace windows in the near future
Researchers have developed transparent solar panels that can be used as glass windows in our homes or even in our...
Being multiple people: Diving into Dissociative Identity Disorder
Your altered identities may never let you know if you have dissociative identity disorder, and sometimes it's for the collective...
Test tube baby population: from 1 to a few million in less than 50 years
Thanks to test tube babies, parenthood has become more and more accessible for millions of parents around the world.
Are transparent phones close to becoming a thing?
We're still eagerly awaiting a practical transparent smartphone.
Space junk is becoming a problem and we need to talk about it
We're littering our planet's orbit.
Hoverboards are now real — and the science behind them is dope
Hoverboards like the ones in Back to the Future II now exist for real. Sort of.
What’s in a futuristic house? 3D printing, automation, among many others
Among others, future houses could enable us to live on the sea and save us from the dangers of climate...
Retro-futurism and why it matters: a foray into alternative futures seen from the past
Wait, are we already living in a retro-futuristic world?