A natural alternative to Ozempic may have just been discovered
Ozempic has gained fame as a powerful drug for controlling blood sugar and curbing cravings as a weight loss drug. But what if the body …
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.
Articles by Joshua Hawkins
A rare genetic mutation lets people thrive on just 4 hours of sleep
For most of us, a good night’s sleep means seven to nine hours of rest. But for a rare group of people, just four hours …
Scientists just solved a 70-year old problem with fusion energy
For decades, nuclear fusion has held the promise of clean, limitless energy. However, one persistent challenge has slowed progress: the inability to reliably contain the …
The future of space exploration is looking bleak
Reading about space exploration used to be one of the most exciting parts of my day. I’d log on to work and look for the …
Newly discovered ‘super stem cells’ can transform into better versions of themselves
Scientists have discovered a simple yet powerful way to make stem cells stronger, healthier, and more capable than ever—by changing their diet. The result is …
A supercomputer figured out when all life on Earth will end
NASA scientists, in collaboration with researchers from Japan’s University of Toho, have used supercomputers to model the far future of Earth’s habitability. Their findings offer …
This tree harnesses lightning to kill parasites and even other trees
Lightning is one of nature’s most destructive forces, responsible for killing millions of trees every year. But in the rainforests of Panama, one species has …
Survivor of 200 snake bites and a coma gives blood to create the ultimate antivenom
A new scientific breakthrough could reshape how the world responds to deadly snakebites. Thanks to antibodies found in the blood of a man who has …
These scientists want to grow T. rex leather in a lab
A team of biotech startups has announced a bold new project to develop lab-grown leather inspired by one of the most iconic dinosaurs in natural …
Dogs can ‘talk’ to their owners, according to a new global study
What if your dog could tell you exactly what they’re thinking? Thanks to a growing global research project, scientists are finding that dogs might be …
Crows are so smart, they can actually do geometry
Crows have long been known for their clever tricks, but new research shows they may be even smarter than we thought. Scientists have discovered that …
This Chinese breakthrough could change microprocessors forever
China may have just taken a significant step forward in the global chip race. A team of researchers from Peking University says it has developed …
Gravity is a clue that we live in a simulation, according to this physicist
We all know gravity as the invisible force that keeps us grounded. But what if it’s not a force at all? What if it’s a …
A Russian satellite will crash into Earth next week, but no one knows where
A Russian spacecraft that launched more than 50 years ago will finally crash back down to Earth, but nobody knows where it will land or …
Earth’s oceans may soon turn purple
We’ve always called Earth the blue planet, but that color might not be permanent. Previous research claims our oceans were once green, and if environmental …
Ultra-processed foods linked to 124,000 deaths in the US in just 2 years
The chips in your pantry and the soda in your fridge might be doing more damage than you think. A new global study has linked …
World’s first vaccines that don’t need refrigeration just entered trials
Vaccines have saved millions of lives. But keeping them cold has always been a challenge. In many parts of the world, transporting and storing vaccines …
NYC is exploring AI like ‘Minority Report’ to predict crime before it happens on the subway
In a move that sounds straight out of Minority Report, New York City is looking into testing a new AI subway camera system that could …
Researchers ran an unauthorized AI experiment on Redditors
Reddit users thought they were debating real people. Instead, they were unwitting subjects in a secret AI study, and they’re not happy about it. Researchers …
Scientists just discovered an organism that conducts electricity like a wire
When we think of things that conduct electricity, we usually picture copper wires or high-tech circuits, not living organisms. But researchers have just discovered something …
The secret to cleaner, safer sewers just might be ‘poop drones’
Inspecting aging sewer pipes has traditionally been slow, dangerous, and costly. Workers relied on tethered crawlers or had to physically enter hazardous tunnels. In Fraser, …
Researchers extended mice lifespans by 33%, but will it work on humans?
What if tweaking your diet could add years—or even decades—to your life? According to research published in Cell Metabolism, adjusting one specific nutrient intake could …
Engineers invented an ultra-hard concrete alternative made of fungus and bacteria
Concrete is everywhere—from skyscrapers to sidewalks. But it comes at a steep environmental cost. Cement, the key ingredient in concrete, is responsible for about eight …
Meet the new fungus battery that needs to be fed instead of charged
In a groundbreaking step toward sustainable technology, scientists in Switzerland have developed a fungus battery. It’s a fully biodegradable, living power source made almost entirely …
Scientists say our consciousness may actually be altering reality
For centuries, the question of what consciousness is—where it comes from, and what it does—was left to philosophers and mystics. But now, scientists across biology, …
Researchers invented new tiles that keep buildings cool without electricity
Engineers in Singapore have developed a sustainable cooling tile made from mushrooms and bamboo. It’s a new biodegradable building material that mimics elephant skin and …
Get bitten by these ticks and you may end up with a red meat allergy
Most people think of tick bites as nuisances or, at worst, vectors for Lyme disease. But imagine waking up in the middle of the night …
You’re probably brushing your teeth with toxic metals
You check food labels, buy BPA-free bottles, and avoid microplastics as best you can, but have you ever questioned what’s in your toothpaste? New independent …
North America is sinking
Beneath the quiet plains and bustling cities of the U.S. and Canada, an ancient process is slowly playing out. According to a new study published …
Perplexity’s CEO wants its new browser to learn everything about you
When it comes to internet browsers, most people expect a fair trade-off: fast access to information, a few ads, and, hopefully, a bit of privacy. …
