Goodyear Redesigns the Wheel for Autonomous Vehicles

Preparing for a future when transportation is dominated by autonomous vehicles, Goodyear is literally reinventing the wheel. In a demo video, the tire brand unveils their new Eagle-360 concept tire, which could radically improve the way autonomous vehicles maneuver through roadways and parking lots. The concept wheel employs an axle-free, spherical design that allows the car body to hover above through magnetic levitation. Head to …

Meet Loongkoonan, One of Australia’s Oldest Artists

At the age of 105, Aboriginal artist Loongkoonan is believed to be one of Australia’s oldest painters. Using acrylic paints on canvas and linen, she creates award-winning works depicting her century-long connection to the land and her heritage. She’s produced around 380 works so far (with no sign of slowing down), and she’s currently exhibiting at the Biennial of Adelaide and the Australian Embassy in …

Research Debunks the Myth of HIV’s Patient Zero

One man has been blamed for the spread of HIV across the US: Gaetan Dugas. Often referred to as “Patient Zero,” he was characterized as a flight attendant whose promiscuity sparked the epidemic nationwide. Finally, research surrounding the origins of the virus have shown that Dugas, in fact, could not be responsible. According to Dr Richard Elion, the myth of Patient Zero was likely created …