Transparent, Iron Man-style smartphones probably aren't on the horizon—the technology and demand just aren't there. But Planar Systems is designing transparent displays and windows that they hope will soon become an integral part of building design and layout; meanwhile, see-through TVs are already hitting the market.
To achieve an accurate description of the universe, physical theories are increasingly invoking extra dimensions to explain the mysteries of nature. The problem is—how do you prove the existence of something so elusive? New experiments with the LHC may finally prove just how many extra dimensions, if any, our universe really has.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to reshape our world—so it's incumbent upon us to understand just what we mean by that expansive phrase, and how it all works. We break down the forms of AI, machine learning, and deep learning, and examine just a few of the ways this technology is being applied in real-world situations.
According to the World Economic Forum, solar power is now cheaper than fossil fuels for new energy. Renewable energy has reached a tipping-point of sorts—massive investment, falling installation costs, and advancing tech is beginning to reap dividends. Now, a future of clean, renewable power is finally within reach.