No one actually knows what the future holds, but thinkers, scientists and pundits have grown pretty good at predicting technological advancements, natural changes to the earth, and political nuances. Some of these projections are well within our grasp as a people and some more far fetched. This infographic is a chronological timeline of most and least likely occurrences in our planets future.
James May asks “What are binary numbers, and why does my computer need them?
Gadgets have played indispensable roles in the movies of the famous James Bond and have been instrumental in the success of his missions. Because of their constant presence in the 007 movies, these gadgets are now often associated to the actor as well as to the characters that he portrayed in the past. Here is a list of the 25 most awesome James Bond gadgets ever conceived.
For the first two decades of the 20th century, many of the attitudes towards beauty associated with the 19th century remained. In Victorian society, it was considered a woman’s duty to make herself beautiful. In the early 20th century, this was coupled with the idea of “self-presentation” as enjoyable, expressive and creative. However, some of the more bizarre and painful “beauty aids” of the Victorian age continued to be marketed well into the 1920s.
How come humans have gone to the Moon, but not to Mars? Jorge Vago (ESA) explains the factors that are currently preventing us from safely sending astronauts to the Red Planet, including funding and the dangers of such an expedition.
Researchers need accurate and timely rainfall information to better understand and model where and when severe floods, frequent landslides and devastating droughts may occur. GPM’s global rainfall data will help to better prepare and respond to a wide range of natural disasters.