Futurism

Scientists suggest quantum entanglement in myelin sheaths generates consciousness, offering a groundbreaking new perspective on brain function and cognition.

You have every right to fear the future.

Gen Z is, according to Joseph Semrai, losing out on career opportunities in the workplace, due to rapid digitalisation.

Will frustration with our devices and a new AI project from legendary Apple designer Jony Ive bring the smartphone era to an end?

It’s Already Started

Would you let the good times roll on the back of a hydrogen-powered robotic horse? Kawasaki thinks you might, so it has unveiled a model of one it's working on.

We didn’t see coming

Imagine a world where your smartphone is no longer your primary device for communication—a future where a pair of sleek smart glasses seamlessly connects you to ... Continue Reading →

Breakthrough brings quantum computing closer to large-scale practical use

That might be a problem.

A new smart fabric converts light into heat and can raise temperatures by more than 54 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius) after just 10 minutes in the sun.

The new technique could produce materials for use in helicopters, airplanes and spacecraft.

A charter school in Arizona promises to teach kids twice as fast using a specialized AI model rather than a traditional teacher.

Why the evolution from UX to XD is more than just a name change.

BlueSky isn’t the problem, it’s the social media business model

Being a Web Designer is not an easy sexy task nowadays.

I’ve been thinking a lot about this lately. For years, responsive design has been our go-to solution for crafting web experiences that…

Younger users are moving away from traditional search engines like Google in favor of visually-driven platforms like TikTok and Instagram, reshaping how they discover content online. For web designers, this shift emphasizes the importance of mobile-first, visual, and interactive design to meet evolving user expectations.

Futureville Ireland is an ambitious new RTÉ One series exploring what a city like Athlone could look like in 2050, if given the right improvements.

Microplastics have once again been detected somewhere jarring as scientists reveal that these tiny plastic bits may be changing the weather.

Tech CEOs are practically tripping over each other to kiss the ring of reelected president Donald Trump.

With Donald Trump the definitive winner of the 2024 election, AI bros seem equal parts stoked and terrified about what's to come.

Saddle up, space cowboys. It may get bumpy for a while.

After a decade-long search, some scientists say a growing number of clues point to the existence of a hidden planet in the Kuiper Belt beyond Neptune — and they may soon have the opportunity to find proof.

A startup called SpiralWave has created a device that uses plasma pulls to turn atmospheric CO2 into green methanol.

Ireland's deep-tech landscape is a dynamic, innovative space in which the country's experts are having a local and international impact.

As the deep-tech wave intensifies, organisations and employees will have to transform to meet the demands of a changing working landscape.

Russia and China “have developed and demonstrated the ability to conduct war fighting in space.”…