Source: Sciencealert
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5D discs could preserve mankind’s knowledge for billions of years
All things come to an end eventually, and mankind is no exception. Even if we don't drive ourselves to extinction through the over-consumption of resources, unchecked scientific advancement, or war, on a long enough timescale, our demise...
Brain scans might replace passwords one day
Biometric authentication is seen by many to be the natural successor to passwords, but nobody has been able to figure out which method is the best. Fingerprint scanning is the most-popular option...
The human brain is capable of storing almost the entire Internet
A group of researchers from the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in California have discovered that the human brain is capable of storing more information than was previously believed, a LOT...
Nanoparticles could be used to kill antibiotic-resistant superbugs
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria, known as superbugs, have become a serious problem in recent years, and many experts believe that the problem will grow to near-catastrophic levels in the decades to come if...
Li-Fi tests show that it’s 100 times faster and more secure than Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is going to be replaced eventually, and many people expected 5G to be the technology that finally does so, but it looks like Li-Fi might have a shot at...
Smartphones may soon recharge themselves using only soundwaves
Tired of being on the go and having to search for an outlet you can use to recharge your phone? If researchers at Nokia and at the Queen Mary University...