Researchers found a bizarre way to make wood as transparent as glass
Wood that you can see through? It sounds like something that shouldn’t exist, doesn’t it? Well, scientists have already proven it can be done. And …
Josh Hawkins has been writing for over a decade, covering science, gaming, and tech culture. He also is a top-rated product reviewer with experience in extensively researched product comparisons, headphones, and gaming devices.
Whenever he isn’t busy writing about tech or gadgets, he can usually be found enjoying a new world in a video game, or tinkering with something on his computer.
Latest Articles by Joshua Hawkins
This new device is designed to generate electricity from the Earth’s rotation
In a world chasing cleaner energy, a group of physicists may have uncovered a surprising new way to make power: by tapping into the Earth’s …
Researchers discovered a hair loss breakthrough that’s shockingly simple
Hair loss affects millions, yet treatments remain frustratingly complex. Some require a daily commitment, others have side effects—and many simply don’t work for everyone. But …
How one woman built America’s longest driveway and made racing history
If you were driving through the Mojave Desert and spotted a cracked, four-mile stretch of sun-bleached pavement, you probably wouldn’t think twice about it. It …
Astronomers finally spotted auroras on Neptune
Despite being part of our own solar system, Neptune has long been a cosmic mystery. It’s the most distant planet from the Sun and also …
Hackers are now using AI to break AI – and it’s working
It was only a matter of time before hackers started using artificial intelligence to attack artificial intelligence—and now that time has arrived. A new research …
Melting glaciers are revealing new land, but the consequences are dire
The Arctic is changing faster than anywhere else on Earth, and now we can see it—literally. As rising temperatures accelerate the pace of Arctic glacier …
Microsoft wants you to delete your password and no, it’s not a gimmick
Microsoft has officially declared war on the password. In a sweeping update affecting more than a billion users, the company is making it clear—it’s time …
Pixel 9a will arrive on April 10 missing some of Google’s best AI features
Google’s newest budget phone is finally ready for release. After an inexplicable delay due to a “component quality issue,” the company has confirmed the Pixel …
This AI can tell your biological age just by looking at a few drops of blood
Your birthday might tell you how many years you’ve been alive, but it doesn’t reveal how well your body is holding up. Now, scientists in …
Lose weight while eating junk food? Scientists may have found a way
It’s easy to assume people with obesity eat more because they simply love food more. However, new research suggests the opposite. In fact, the more …
ESA says goodbye to Gaia, but its work is far from finished
After more than a decade of scanning the stars, the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Gaia spacecraft has officially gone silent. The Gaia shutdown marks the …
Google Maps will be able to scan your screenshots to help you plan a trip
Travel planning is supposed to be fun. But between the dozens of screenshots, forgotten tabs, and endless hotel comparisons, it can quickly spiral into a …
Anxiety actually rewires your brain, but a new study says it can be undone
If you’ve ever felt like anxiety is taking over your brain, you might have been on to something. Neuroscience now confirms that chronic anxiety doesn’t …
Alarms aren’t working on some Pixel phones and nobody knows why
For many of us, our phone alarm is the last line of defense between a restful night’s sleep and missing an important morning meeting. So …
Update Chrome immediately to patch Google’s first first zero-day of 2025
Google has patched a critical Chrome zero-day vulnerability that hackers were actively using to sidestep the browser’s defenses and infect targeted systems with malware. The …
Discord just got a massive glow-up with its latest update
If you logged into Discord lately and thought, “Wait… did something change?”—you’re not imagining it. The latest Discord update introduces a huge refresh that isn’t …
‘Reprogrammed’ stem cells helped a paralyzed man stand again
A man who was fully paralyzed is now able to stand after receiving an injection of reprogrammed stem cells into his injured spinal cord. The …
Mindblowing AI breakthrough can detect cancer 99% of the time
Endometrial cancer is one of the most common cancers in Australian women—and one of the hardest to catch. But a new breakthrough in AI cancer …
Here’s how old you are when your cognitive skills peak
Forget everything you’ve heard about mental decline starting in your thirties. A new study suggests your brain may keep getting sharper well into your forties, …
Crazy new tech beams music directly into your ears, no headphones required
What if you could listen to your favorite playlist in full clarity without headphones, without disturbing anyone else, and without even lifting a finger? That’s …
Researchers discovered how to break down plastic using moisture in the air
Plastic pollution is one of the biggest environmental challenges of our time, but researchers at Northwestern University may have found a new solution. Their newly …
Scientists just created a bizarre new phase of matter
Quantum physics has always challenged our understanding of reality, but a new breakthrough is pushing the limits even further. Researchers at Washington University in St. …
Scientists just uncovered a shocking twist in the story of human evolution
For decades, the dominant theory in human evolution suggested that modern humans descended from a single ancestral lineage in Africa. However, groundbreaking new research from …
The end is near for Windows 10 and Microsoft won’t let you forget it
If you’re still using Windows 10, Microsoft wants to make sure you know that time is running out. The company has officially started emailing users …
Discord is bringing ads to mobile, but it’s not all bad news
Discord, the popular gaming-focused chat platform, is making a major change to its mobile experience. Starting in June 2025, the company will introduce Video Quests …
This website shows all the glaciers that have melted due to human-driven climate change
Ever wonder how many glaciers human-driven climate change has eliminated over the decades? Well, you can take a depressing trip through history by visiting the …
Researchers reinvented glass using salt and sound waves
Researchers have now created a new type of glass using nothing but sound waves and salt. Sure, that might sound like one heck of a …
There’s a cheap, easy way to supercharge America’s power grid
America’s electricity demand is soaring. The rise of data centers, electric vehicles (EVs), and a rebounding manufacturing industry has pushed the power grid to its …
Crazy new tech allows people to taste digital food
Virtual reality is getting a whole new flavor—literally. Scientists at Ohio State University have developed e-Taste, a new technology that lets users experience taste in …