Daniel Kim — Technology Editor

Researchers at New York University’s Courant Institute have experimentally resolved the Feynman’s Sprinkler Problem, a century-old fluid dynamics puzzle. By testing various sprinkler designs that draw water inward, the team confirmed how angular momentum drives rotation, providing new insights for engineering technologies like energy-harvesting turbines, as detailed in the Proceedings of the National Academy of … Read more

On this International Moon Day, experts highlight the extreme thermal volatility of the lunar surface. Temperatures swing from 127 degrees Celsius during the day to minus 173 degrees at night, driven by the Moon’s lack of an atmosphere to regulate heat or provide insulation after sunset. Thermal Extremes and Atmospheric Absence According to Yevgeny Burmistrov, … Read more

Cities in the United Kingdom and Australia have launched trials of artificial intelligence (AI) powered traffic light systems designed to manage road flow and prioritize specific road users over others. These pilots, located in the West Midlands of the UK and Queensland, Australia, represent a shift from conventional “fixed” timing signals to real-time, data-driven traffic … Read more

Astronomers have detected erythrulose, a four-carbon sugar, in the G+0.693-0.027 molecular cloud near the Milky Way’s center. Reported on July 20, 2026, the discovery marks the first time this sugar has been identified in interstellar space, suggesting that complex organic building blocks for life may be more prevalent than previously assumed. Detection in the G+0.693-0.027 … Read more

Google is rolling out version 4.1.1.x of its Snapseed Camera app for Android, introducing native geotagging and a new option to save original, unedited images. These updates aim to modernize the app’s workflow for photography enthusiasts by enabling non-destructive editing and improved file management. New Features in Snapseed Camera Version 4.1.1.x The latest update to … Read more

Rebel Wolves’ The Blood of Dawnwalker: A Commitment to Physical Media Rebel Wolves’ upcoming RPG, The Blood of Dawnwalker, will release on September 3, 2026, with the full game playable directly from the physical disc. While publisher Bandai Namco recommends a day-one patch, the title avoids the trend of discs acting as mere digital keys, … Read more