Futurism

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.”…

Resaerchers found that a specific fungus can recognize shapes, and communicate information about their surroundings throughout their network.

The researcher in charge of making sure OpenAI (and the world) is prepared for artificial general intelligence (AGI) has resigned.

Microsoft’s Kieran McCorry talks about what the future will look like in Dublin, Ireland and beyond as emerging tech continues to grow.

A startup called REMSpace says two people were able to have a remote "chat" while in a lucid dreaming state.

Microsoft is releasing AI agents that can work on your behalf or assist in your workflow, which some companies are already using.

Injecting diamond dust into the atmosphere could significantly cool the planet, according to new research.

Sophisticated AI deepfakes, created and operated by covert Pentagon teams, might be coming to an online forum near you.

Heliospect Genomics is charging parents tens of thousands of dollars to "screen" human embryos in IVF for IQ levels. Does it work? Unclear.