Humans are Evolving to Walk and Text

While technological advancements are meant accommodate the way people live, sometimes humans are the ones that must adapt to technology. This is especially noticeable when walking with a friend who’s texting. As new research suggests, they subconsciously “shorten their step length, reduce step frequency, lengthen the time during which both feet are in contact with the ground and increase obstacle clearance height,” effectively modifying their …

Nokia Unveils Its Advanced Virtual Reality Camera Ozo

After first dominating—and then exiting—the mobile phone industry, Nokia is now ready to take on virtual reality (VR). The first step in the tech company’s VR quest comes in the form of Ozo, a just-released, spherical camera that specializes in capturing 360-degree audio and video with precision and speed. Weighing around six pounds, shaped slightly smaller than a human head and coming with a five-figure …

The World’s Most Heat-Resistant Material Discovered

Engineers from Brown University have discovered a new material that’s so durable, it can survive at the center of Earth’s core. In fact, the substance—which is made from a combination of carbon, nitrogen and hafnium—has such a high melting point, it can withstand 7,460 degrees Fahrenheit—roughly two-thirds of the Sun’s surface temperature. Researchers discovered the compound through computer simulation and have yet to actually synthesize …