Biking at night? This glow-in-the-dark path might help
Getting around at night just got a lot easier for cyclists in one town in Poland. The town of Lidzbark Warminski in northern Poland unveiled a new glow-in-the-dark bicycle lane this month. During the day, sunlight charges special particles in the asphalt, and then those particles — called “luminophores” — become beautiful blue lights when the sun…
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Facebook launches Instagram Reels, TikTok’s rival
Instagram Reels launched August 5 in the United States. The app will allow users to record short videos and edit them to add music and other effects. Facebook is hoping…
Is COVID-19 the tipping point for telemedicine?
COVID-19 has created a bigger demand for telemedicine. During the pandemic, doctors switched to video visits to care for their patients. These virtual visits can be more convenient. They cost…
Powering up: Could nuclear energy be part of the solution?
Nuclear reactors currently produce about 11 percent of electricity across the globe. Fueled by uranium, a mined metal that seems to be abundant, they don’t produce the greenhouse gases that…
Young readers are fascinated by technological innovation, and the series Technology Breakthroughs explores key advances that have shaped history and society. Each book features 12 of the most influential technology breakthroughs in a particular arena, covering the major players in each breakthrough, its main turning points, and how it changed the way we live. This informative series offers a fresh perspective on life-changing technological advancements throughout history and today.