7 Theories About The Death of Our Universe

What fascinates us most about the Universe is how little we know about it. And just as we want to find out what happens to us after we die, scientists are curious about what could happen to the entire Universe when the Grim Reaper comes to visit. The scientific community has produced a plethora of wacky theories, and some of them deserve to be heard.

1. Intelligent destruction

Before the invention of nuclear weapons, no one could have thought that a single bomb could destroy an entire city. However, everything changed after the attack on Hiroshima. This tragedy led to the emergence of the concept of “intelligent destruction”: one day, a person will do or invent something that will destroy the Universe. Of course, even a Moon-sized nuclear bomb won’t make a dent in the fabric of the Universe, so that’s a good thing. On the other hand, who said that we are the only sentient beings in the Universe?

2. The Endgame

One of the most shocking theories regarding our reality is that life is just a computer simulation. According to the philosopher Nick Bostrom of the University of Oxford, since computers are continually improving, at some point, people will develop computing abilities so powerful that they themselves will be able to simulate virtual worlds. Unless someone terminates the program containing our Universe first.

3. Collision with another universe

What is beyond our Universe? Probably other universes. And if the theory of multiple universes, aka the multiverse, is correct, then one day, a great collision may occur. Another universe with wildly different laws of physics can crash into us at speed close to the speed of light. If we could see the collision in slow motion, it would look like a giant mirror was falling on us.

Top 8 Innovative Products Of The 2010s’

The last ten years were really amazing for the tech-savvy people and gamers (it’s usually the same person anyway). During the past decade, we’ve seen so many promising inventions, so may revolutionary technologies, so many unnecessary gadgets, that a list like this was bound to be made sooner than later.

From virtual reality headsets to lab-grown meat – we’ve seen them all, and now it’s time to fire off the top 8 most innovative products of the 2010s’!


1. Virtual Reality

Companies like Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and their Chinese competitors, the last five years, were quite fruitful in the VR department. You can use these goggles to play games, experience crazy adventures, but most importantly, these devices are used for the nasty stuff I can’t mention here because the Big Brother will get angry. But you all know what I’m talking about. And that “thing” is the only reason VR is doing so well.

2. Smart Watches

Where did all those smart watches come from? The road was long and twisty, but one day we finally got a Messiah – Pebble smart watch. I was one of the people who backed Pebble on Kickstarter, and I gotta say, for $50, I got my price’s worth. Sure, it wasn’t the Apple Watch, but the concept was there, all Apple engineers had to do is improve it. Which took them years!

3. Drones

You know a gadget becomes popular when half of the Asian countries start making millions of its knockoffs. Drones really “took off” (get it?) sometime around 2010-2011. That’s when they’ve been turned into affordable toys. Nowadays, you can but a tiny little flying drone for as low as 5-10 bucks! And have you seen those breathtaking drone races and synced aerial dances? Those are wild!

10 Science Fiction Works That Inspired Real-Life Inventions

Geeks appreciate science fiction because it allows them to fulfill their dorky desire to, for instance, travel through space vicariously through their favorite Star Trek fleet commander or make friends with robots that they can program to be as socially awkward as they are. But the rest of us non-nerds owe science fiction a lot of gratitude – however grudgingly – because without this genre, the world would have far fewer cool inventions. Initially, the types of technology that exist in science fiction might sound unrealistic, and then at some point human civilization reaches a stage where it actually becomes possible. Check out this list of 10 works of science fiction that inspired real inventions.

1. Rossum’s Universal Robots by Karel Čapek

Predictions about robot butlers and maids haven’t come to fruition quite yet, but there’s no question that AI technology is becoming more advanced by the day, and that we have become heavily dependent on industrial automation. But back in 1920, Karel Čapek wrote a play about blissfully ignorant human-like robots who proceed to rebel against and overthrow the human race. His ideas were utterly remarkable and far ahead of its time, especially when you consider that the spoon was pretty as high-tech as things got in those days.

2. Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Vernes

Vernes’ classic 1870 novel about underwater sea explorers who traveled more leagues than you could possibly imagine captured the imagination of American inventor Simon Lake, who couldn’t have been born with a more ironic last name. The story inspired him to invent the first submarine in 1898, dubbed the Argonaut. For his efforts, Vernes even sent him a congratulatory letter. Jealous?

3. War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells

Stories about aliens invading Earth and being greeted with a punch to the face courtesy of Will Smith is something we all take for granted now, but in 1897 when Wells published his book about Martians attempting to conquer Earth, it’s not a scenario that had ever been conceived before. Clearly aiming to have humans be the aliens that invade rather than the victims of said invasion, American scientist Robert H. Goddard was inspired to invent the liquid fueled rocket. Rest of the Universe, consider yourselves warned.

4. The Lensman series by E.E. “Doc” Smith

The Lensman novels, published in the 1930s and 40s, chronicled the space adventures of the Galactic Patrol, which featured a ship known as Directrix that served as the command center for the fleet. A U.S. navy officer thought it sounded like a pretty nifty idea and as a result implemented the concept of placing command centers aboard warships in 1947.

6 So-Called “Alternatives” to Evolution (And Why They’re All Wrong)

The title of this article “alternatives” to evolution would suggest that there are other explanations for our existence that are just as viable and well-supported. Arguments against evolution are as valid as offering a “potato on fire” as an alternative explanation for the huge fireball that the Earth revolves around. Simply put, evolutionary biology is the foundation of science because it explains everything. For instance, when seeking out treatment for medical conditions, chemists don’t simply throw a bunch of random concoctions together and hope they achieve helpful outcomes. They need to understand why the body reactions a certain way in certain situations, and evolution provides the perfect explanations. Sadly, lots of people around the world are skeptical of evolution because we are stubborn people who want to believe whatever it is we choose to believe, regardless as to whether it is grounded in evidence. They’ll say “Well, evolution is merely a theory, a hunch” which completely misunderstands what the term theory means in the scientific sense. Anybody who wants to education themselves can learn more about what a scientific theory is. In the meantime, here is a list of 6 alternatives to evolution.

1. Biblical Creationism

Biblical Creationism is based on the idea that everything in Genesis is literally true: a divine entity created the universe in 6 days, with light appearing on Day 1, the atmosphere on Day 2, dry ground and plants on Day 3, the Sun, Moon and stars on Day 4, birds and sea animals on Day 5, and land animals and humans making their grand debut on Day 6. Creationists also believe in a Young Earth that’s only 6000 years old.

The issue: The Bible is an ancient religious text, not a science book. It was written at a time when humans didn’t have the slightest idea how science worked, so Genesis provided answers to explain things that couldn’t be explained at the time. That’s why, for instance, the Earth is described as being flat and at the center of the universe when scientific discoveries in the past few centuries has since proven that this is not the case. The scientific evidence is simply too overwhelming to ignore, although it hasn’t stopped people from ignoring it anyway.

2. Ancient Astronauts

This is kind of a fun one. The idea here is that millions of years ago aliens in space ships came to Earth, planted the seeds of humanity because why not, and then guided us before taking off and leaving us to our own fate. The “evidence” is the pyramids, the Mayan calendar, and those spaceship thingies that you see in medieval paintings.

The issue: Sorry for making your life less fun, but all of these ancient astronaut legends have been thoroughly debunked no matter what ufologist Giorgio Tsoukalos might have told you.

9 Must-Have Holiday Gadgets for Tech Lovers

In our day and age, finding a perfect tech gift can be either extremely hard or super easy, as there are hundreds of new gadgets coming out every year. New phones, new smartwatches, constant innovations, fun gizmos nobody really needs – the choice is yours!

Take a look at these 9 must-have holiday gadgets for tech lovers! (Prices may be seasonal)

1. Amazon Echo Plus – $150

Just say out loud, “Alexa, add Amazon Echo Plus to my shopping list.” Oh, you don’t have one? Too bad. It’s a nifty little gadget. Why do you need one? First of all, it’ll keep you company, but it’ll also play music, make calls, set alarms, and turn your home into a Bat-cave.

Amazon Echo Plus – $150 | 9 Must-Have Holiday Gadgets for Tech Lovers | Brain Berries

2. AirSelfie2 Flying Camera – $200

Do you have a friend who takes a lot of selfies? This flying camera would be an excellent present for them. Its tiny HD camera will take astonishing aerial shots with ease!

AirSelfie2 Flying Camera – $200 | 9 Must-Have Holiday Gadgets for Tech Lovers | Brain Berries

3. Away Luggage – $225.00

Big, spacious compartments, safe locks, wheels that don’t wobble, and of course, a removable battery charger! With this baby, you won’t get stuck with your phone dying in the middle of nowhere.

Away Luggage – $225.00 | 9 Must-Have Holiday Gadgets for Tech Lovers | Brain Berries

7 Weirdest Galaxies In The Universe

Our Universe is a wonderful place and it’s packed with billions upon billions of galaxies, most of which we haven’t even seen yet. But even from the relatively small amount of galaxies we managed to observe there are some really bizarre ones. Just to think that out there in the vastness of space there are galaxies shaped like jelly fish and the ones that are simply devouring all other galaxies around them. Not to mention the ones those are looking like a huge eye peering right into space! Well, Universe is awesome like that and here are 7 weirdest galaxies you’ve ever seen.

Smiley galaxy

Galaxy SDSS J1038+4849, also known as the Smiley galaxy, looks exactly like that – a cheerful smiling face! The eyes and nose of the smiley are uniquely positioned galaxies, while the curves are created due to gravitational lensing. The light simply distorts around this cluster due to its high density, turning into these liquid-looking curves.

Smiley galaxy | 7 Weirdest Galaxies In The Universe | Brain Berries

The Cannibal

Galaxies obviously get bored hanging out in space all alone – that’s when they start interacting with other ones, usually smaller defenceless galaxies that up for devouring. Well, it appears our very own Milky Way will collide with Andromeda Galaxy in some 4.5 billion years. It’s hard to tell which galaxy will prevail, but humanity probably won’t be around to see it as our own Sun will get too hot by that time.

The Cannibal | 7 Weirdest Galaxies In The Universe | Brain Berries

Milky Way, the thief

Our good old Milky Way is also a weirdo! Our home galaxy has been snatching neighbouring galaxies, making them part of its own orbit since the beginning of times. There are at least 6 galaxies that we know of that used to orbit Large Magellanic Cloud, a galaxy located about 163,000 light years from us. Now they’re all part of Milky Way!

Milky Way, the thief | 7 Weirdest Galaxies In The Universe | Brain Berries

6 Futuristic Technologies That Are Revolutionizing The World

We live in a world dominated by technology that advances by the day. Many huge changes have happened in the last 10 years transforming our lives, as tech continues to advance we will surely see many more huge changes in our daily lives. Many of the new tech on this list are already being rolled out to countries all over the world, others are still in testing. Who knows somewhere close in the future tech could make life even better than it already is! Check out this list of 6 Futuristic Technologies That Are Revolutionizing The World.

3D Printing

Yes we’ve heard of 3D Printing , it has been around for a few years now, however, 3D Printing is evolving all the time. As it becomes both more widespread and more affordable for us all, 3D Printers are becoming more and more popular in our society. Industries such as Space, Medical, Design and Transportation are all being massively changed by 3D Printing. Bioprinting can be used to print custom parts for medical patients, or important parts can be printed for cars or spaceships. Surely it won’t be that long before cars, bicycles and even houses can be 3D Printed!!

3D Printing | 6 Futuristic Technologies That Are Revolutionizing The World | Brain Berries

Smart Glass

Smart Glass,  will be bendable, super durable and smart, is this even possible? Many experts believe we are entering ‘the age of glass’. Glass that can change from opaque to clear, glass that can be bent without breaking and even glass that can function as a touch screen, glass looks like it will soon transform our workplaces and homes in the near future. Of course glass doesn’t just have to be in the place of windows, walls could be made of the new smart glass, transforming from walls to windows instantly and allowing touch actions to control everything you could imagine. This image surely is something from futuristic Sci-Fi films!

Smart Glass | 6 Futuristic Technologies That Are Revolutionizing The World | Brain Berries

6 Biggest Objects in the Universe

Our Universe is a huge place, full of huge things. Stars, Planets, Galaxies and clusters of Galaxies are endless. It’s very hard to imagine the space and things out there from our tiny planet. We should feel humbled by the universe’s incredible size and grandeur. Who knows what will be discovered in the future? Check out these 6 biggest objects in the Universe.

GQ Lupi b – Largest Exoplanet

Discovered in 2005, Astronomers didn’t know what to make of the mysterious object. GQ Lupi b orbits a young star some 2.5 times farther than Pluto is from our sun. Estimates suggest that GQ Lupi b has a radius of 3.5 times bigger than Jupiter, meaning if it is proved to be an exoplanet it is the very largest example ever found!

GQ Lupi b - Largest Exoplanet | 6 Biggest Objects in the Universe | Brain Berries

UY Scuti – Largest Star

UY Scuti is a massive star with a radius 1700 times larger than our sun. This makes it the biggest known star in the universe by far. If UY Scuti was at the centre of the solar system its edge would extend as far or Jupiter! The gas and dust bursting out from the massive star would extend much further out, probably beyond Pluto’s orbit, or in real terms 400 times the distance between the Earth and the Sun!

UY Scuti - Largest Star | 6 Biggest Objects in the Universe | Brain Berries

Seven Sensational Facts About Sound

Humans have six basic senses: hearing, smell, taste, touch, sight, and seeing dead people. We would love to tell you about all of them, but we’re kind of busy right now. It’s almost naptime, you see. But let’s do this as a compromise: we will share some amazing facts about sound that are sure to please and/or damage your eardrums. For maximum effectiveness, ask a friend or random stranger to read the article out loud and enjoy the sensation of their rich, deep, baritone voice vibrating against your cochlea.

Sound Cannot Be Heard in Space

Remember near the end of Star Wars Episodes 1, 4, 6, and 7 when the good guys blow up a Trade Federation Control Ship, Death Star, Death Star 2, and Planet That Has Been Converted Into a Super Huge Death Star Thingy, respectively? The sound of the explosions must have been insane, right? Actually, you were fed a bunch of lies. Yoda is real. But sounds in space? Not so much. You see, sound is created when air molecules vibrate into our ears. But since air molecules don’t exist in space, there can be no sound. So next time you watch a science fiction movie with friends, demand that it be played on mute. You might lose your friends forever, but at least the film will gain scientific accuracy!

Sound Cannot Be Heard in Space | Seven Sensational Facts About Sound | Brain Berries

A Whip Crackin’ Good Time

When a problem comes along, what must you do? Whip it, obviously. And what should you do before the cream sits out too long? You know the answer! Whooo-pish!!! Whip it real good! When you bust out a whip – as you are wont to do – the loud cracking sound is the result of the tip moving so quickly that it actually breaks the sound barrier! As for the subsequent sounds of “Thank you, Sir! May I have another?” we can only speculate. And speculate we will, you kinky chipmunk you!

A Whip Crackin’ Good Time | Seven Sensational Facts About Sound | Brain Berries

The Loudest Natural Sound on Earth Does Not Come From Donald Trump

Once upon a time, back in 1883 – long before TikTok, Impossible Burgers, and sweet n’ juicy Brainberries – the Krakatoa volcano in Indonesia erupted, producing the loudest natural sound ever recorded. In fact, it was so loud that the sound ruptured the eardrums of unfortunate folks as far as 40 miles away! So now you know that contrary to popular belief, the current loudmouth occupying the Oval Office does not produce the loudest sounds on earth. But he comes in a close second.

The Loudest Natural Sound on Earth Does Not Come From Donald Trump | Seven Sensational Facts About Sound | Brain Berries

6 Best Smart Home Devices Money Can Buy

In a world now being flooded with smart home devices, it can be very hard to know which device is worth its money and also offers the best options for your smart home. Things change quickly so doing your research for a device that will last the test of ‘tech time’ is well worth it. Samsung, Google, Nest, Phillips and Amazon are some of the current top names in smart home tech. Let us help you with this list of the best 6 smart home devices you can buy…

1. Amazon Echo Plus

Probably the best smart home hub at this moment the Amazon Echo Plus is a tempting buy. Many people believe Amazon kick-started the smart home revolution that has dominated our lives for the past few years with it’s Echo speaker, inspiring similar devices from Google, Apple and Samsung. The 2nd Generation Echo Plus is their best Echo so far offering thousands of voice commands to help you play your favourite tunes (via Amazon’s best quality Echo speaker yet) or tell you the weather, the Echo Plus also comes with its own smart hub meaning you don’t need any other hubs for your smart home devices. Of course, most home gadgets are also compatible with Alexa too!

Amazon Echo Plus | 6 Best Smart Home Devices Money Can Buy | Brain Berries

2. Nest Learning Thermostat E

In the ever-growing competitive market of smart thermostats, the Nest Thermostat E manages to come out on top. With all the features of the original Nest, this new version is made from better quality materials and offers a ‘less vivid’ display. Working seamlessly with other Nest devices such as Nest Protect and Nest security cameras, other smart home devices can also be connected to the Nest E. The Nest E of course can be connected to a large range of home heating systems and is very simple to use, the Nest E also learns your family’s heating routines and makes heating your house much cheaper to run.

Nest Learning Thermostat E | 6 Best Smart Home Devices Money Can Buy | Brain Berries

3. Phillips Hue

Smart lighting has to be high on any homeowners list, Phillips has been leading the market for years with their Hue range. With a revamped app adding even more functionality to your home lighting. With Alexa and Google Assistant voice control Hue can also be controlled with many 3rd party apps. Hue can be integrated with other systems such as HomeKit and SmartThings, and the range of bulbs available is ever-growing, Hue is the king of smart lighting at the moment!

Phillips Hue | 6 Best Smart Home Devices Money Can Buy | Brain Berries

4. Sonos

Sonos, like Amazon and Phillips, was at the forefront of smart home tech and now has a great reputation for reliable, high-quality wireless audio tech. Sonos is expensive, but if you can afford it, it is a must, you can start small and add as your budget allows. Every speaker offers a deep, rich audio experience making every track you play sound its best. Of course Sonos is compatible with Google Assistant and Alexa and can connect to cloud music services such as Spotify and Deezer.

Sonos | 6 Best Smart Home Devices Money Can Buy | Brain Berries

5. iRobot Roomba I7

There are many smart vacuum cleaners on the market at this time, Neato, Dyson, Eufy and many more brands are there to offer a smart vacuum option to your home. iRobot’s Roomba is still the leader in the market offering the best in navigational intelligence and cleaning. The I7 has a bigger dirt collection bin and its compact low profile design looks great. It copes well with hard surfaces and carpets, and the accompanying app allows you to name each room in your house and tell the I7 to ignore any rooms you don’t want to be cleaned.

iRobot Roomba I7 | 6 Best Smart Home Devices Money Can Buy | Brain Berries

6. Smarter Coffee

If you love coffee and want the best coffee maker money can buy, this is the gadget for you. Smarter Coffee works with Alexa, Google Assistant and IFTTT already way ahead of any other smart coffee makers out there. The accompanying app, of course, allows you to control everything you could want to, for example, Smarter Coffee can make your coffee from your bed when you wake up in the morning.

Smarter Coffee | 6 Best Smart Home Devices Money Can Buy | Brain Berries

8 Ways How to Keep Ice From Melting

We’ve all been there, hosting a dinner party, BBQ or party and need the ice to stay frozen for longer so everyone gets a cool drink. There’s nothing worse than a warm white wine or beer, wouldn’t it be great if all of your ice stayed frozen for much longer? There are some simple steps you can take to keep your cocktails cool and your beer chilled! Check out these 8 ways to keep ice from melting.

1. Use a container that is light in colour

If you are storing ice in a bucket, try to get the lightest coloured bucket or container that you can. If you can find a container that is reflective – even better! Light colours absorb much less heat which in turn will slow down the rate in which your ice will melt. A Nylon or Styrofoam container will keep the ice cool for most of the day, a plastic container will keep it cool overnight. Try to avoid metal containers as they retain heat and will make the ice melt faster.

Use a container that is light in colour | 8 Ways How to Keep Ice From Melting | Brain Berries

2. Line your container with aluminium foil

Aluminium foil is highly reflective, so lining your container with foil has been proven to keep ice cooler and stop it melting for longer. Simply line your container with one layer of aluminium foil before you put the ice into it and it will work its magic for you!

Line your container with aluminium foil | 8 Ways How to Keep Ice From Melting | Brain Berries

3. Wrap your container in a towel

If you don’t have a good container or ice bucket simply put your ice in a container you do have and then wrap the container with a clean towel. This will insulate the container and keep your ice cold for longer and of course stop it melting as fast as it would without the towel.

Wrap your container in a towel | 8 Ways How to Keep Ice From Melting | Brain Berries

Top 8 Comets Flying Closest to Earth

People rarely worry about what’s going on high above their heads. And why should they? Whatever is out there, if it hits us – we’re dead; and if it doesn’t – why worry? This issue is that a lot of things can fall from the sky almost at any moment. In total, scientists have counted over 18,000 space objects close to Earth. Of these thousands, comets are the smallest part. There are only a little more than a hundred of them but if any of them ever smashes into Earth… well, Mars will become the third planet from the Sun.

Here are the top 8 comets flying closest to Earth.

1. 209P / LINEAR – 8 325 000 km

The further the comet is from Earth, the harder it is to observe it. Duh, I know. But this celestial wanderer, discovered in 2004, was first mistaken for an asteroid. Back then, it did not come very close to our planet. Noticing and correctly defining an object that’s 2.4km in diameter when it’s flying over 8,000,000 km away is not an easy job. By the way, in 2020 the comet will come to visit us again, and this time it should be much closer!

209P / LINEAR – 8 325 000 km | Top 8 Comets Flying Closest to Earth | Brain Berries


2. Pons-Winnecke Comet – 5,910,000 km

Comet Pons-Winnecke is also Jupiter’s little chew toy. This is a rather large celestial body (2.6 km in diameter), and it was supposed to the solar system, but the orbit of the comet has changed a lot thanks to Jupiter. It passed closest to Earth in 1927, but after a number of years its orbit deviated 10,000,000 km to the side, and since then it gets further and further away with every cycle (every six years).

Pons-Winnecke Comet – 5,910,000 km | Top 8 Comets Flying Closest to Earth | Brain Berries

3. 252P / LINEAR – 5,370,000 km


This recently discovered comet can be very dangerous to our planet, as its orbit is changed by Jupiter’s massive gravity. Little by little the trajectory changes and we’ll see how it ends for us in 2021.

252P / LINEAR – 5,370,000 km | Top 8 Comets Flying Closest to Earth | Brain Berries

6 Simple Useful Gadgets for Your Everyday Life

We all love our tech right? Each new gadget that comes out spreads like wildfire. But are these gadgets really helping our daily life? Do we really need them? Yes of course we do! Check out this super hot list of 6 simple useful gadgets for your everyday life.

1. Smart Notebook

This super cool notebook is not only unique but it’s one of the very best notebooks out there right now. Cost effective as it is reusable and is used with Pilot FriXion Pens. Heat the notebook in a microwave after use and the pen ink becomes erasable. Take your notes then scan the page using the Rocketbook app, then save it to the cloud. Spiral bound with ultra smooth paper. Save your notes to Dropbox, Google Drive , iCloud, Evernote, etc.

  • Rocketbook Wave – Smart Notebook | 6 Simple Useful Gadgets for Your Everyday Life
  • Rocketbook Wave – Smart Notebook #2 | 6 Simple Useful Gadgets for Your Everyday Life

2. Video Recorder with G-Sensor

Dash cams, they are all the same right? Wrong! The dashcam has super HD video via 6 sharp lenses. Licence plate capture is done with ease and the video is clear and crisp in all weather conditions. Its WDR and Nighthawk systems adjust exposure in low light or night. It mounts onto your dashboard and features loop recording, instant playback, motion detections and a parking monitor built in!

  • AuKing LCD Full HD 1080P in Car DashCam, Video Recorder, with G-Sensor | 6 Simple Useful Gadgets for Your Everyday Life
  • AuKing LCD Full HD 1080P in Car DashCam, Video Recorder, with G-Sensor #2 | 6 Simple Useful Gadgets for Your Everyday Life

8 Space Myths We Believe Because Of Movies

We all have a favourite space movie, cult classics such as the Alien series, Interstellar, 2001: A Space Odyssey and Star Wars are watched by millions over and over again. But do you really believe the plots and tech in these movies? Many of the scenes in these movies will have us believe many myths about space that are not accurate. Check out these 8 space myths we believe because of movies…

1. Sound in Space

Many space movies include explosions in fact pretty much all the space fight scenes have them. Of course when something explodes in the movies a massive sound effect is played for maximum effect. However this sound is simply not true in any way, sound cannot travel in space because of the lack of air and vibrating molecules. If sound could exist in space in theory we would constantly hear all the sounds of the universe, the sun alone would make constant massive thermonuclear explosion sounds! Movies add sound to make a better impact on screen, only movies like Stanley Kubricks 2001 have got this right so far!

Sound in Space | 8 Space Myths We Believe Because Of Movies | Brain Berries

2. Laser Beams are visible

Sci-Fi movies feature laser beams (usually in the form of weapons) all the time, we are even close to having laser weapons on our earth battlefields. However most people wouldn’t know that they are nothing like they are on the screen, a laser beam is a burst of concentrated energy which in reality would be completely invisible in space as there isn’t any particles around the beam to scatter light.

Laser Beams are visible | 8 Space Myths We Believe Because Of Movies | Brain Berries

3. Black Holes suck everything in

In many movies black holes suck in and consume everything, anything inside them can never escape. Most of us believe this and see them as vortices of utter doom, but if you read even the basic description of black holes you would learn that their pull is only proportional to their mass. In reality, they cannot pull in anything more than their size will allow. It is true that a black hole will consume anything near its event horizon, however it would have little effect on anything outside this radius (which is often quite small).

Black Holes suck everything in | 8 Space Myths We Believe Because Of Movies | Brain Berries

Top 10 Tiniest Phones Ever Made

The larger the screen, the better – no one will argue with this, but sometimes a small size is also a good thing, depending on how you use your cell phone. And you won’t believe just how minute they can get! A spare phone that can work for weeks without recharging and can easily fit in the smallest pocket is a perfect solution for tourists, kids, and spies, and it could save your life in a tough situation.

Here are the top 10 tiniest mobile phones on the planet!

1. MAFAM A10 – 90 x 50 x 8 mm

It comes with 2 Gb of storage, but you can tweak that by putting an 8 Gb memory card in it. 10 Gb, 2 SIM cards, a battery that will last you for 5 hours, and the most stylish-looking metal case are all the things you didn’t know you needed!

MAFAM A10 | Top 10 Tiniest Phones Ever Made | BrainBerries

2. Haier Elegance – 89 x 32 x 19 mm

It looks cool and can keep you talking for 5 hours. Alternatively, you can listen to music for 11 hours. Haier Elegance is sort of “just there” for people who can appreciate its design. It’s a phone for Pete’s sake, not a coffee machine!

Haier Elegance | Top 10 Tiniest Phones Ever Made | BrainBerries

3. Samsung SGH-E888 – 87 × 43 × 23 mm

This phone can deal with email, SMS, MMS, MP3, JPG, PNG, and many other acronyms; works up to 5 hours in conversation mode, and up to 200 hours in standby. The only thing it does not support is 3G.

Samsung SGH-E888 | Top 10 Tiniest Phones Ever Made | BrainBerries

4. Pantech C300 – 86 x 43 x 20 mm

If you like flip phones, then this is the smallest flip phone in the world! Very thin and weighing 70 grams, this is an old model, with a crappy camera, but, if you love those flip phones…

Pantech C300 | Top 10 Tiniest Phones Ever Made | BrainBerries

8 Best 1980s Gadgets that Defined a Decade

For those who were alive in the 1980’s they seemed much simpler in many ways, many of the high tech gadgets we have today were not even thought of. Social media wasn’t invented and there was not even a hint of a smartphone or tablet. Imagine a world with no internet at all! But don’t think for a minute that the 80s were a boring analogue age, in many ways they paved the way for the gadgets we have today. Check out these 8 best 1980’s gadgets that defined a decade.

1. Casio Databank

How cool was this watch? Many of these are still sold on the likes of eBay today, you can even get watch faces in a Casio style for your smartwatch. One of the most desirable was the original gold version of the watch, the DBC 610. First released around 1985 and was later re-released because the demand for it was so high. Able to store data and calculate any exam answer this 1980’s smartwatch was years ahead of its time.

Casio Databank | 8 Best 1980s Gadgets that Defined a Decade| Brain Berries

2. Simon Game

This 1980’s classic electronic game is still sold today, in fact, Epic Games featured a challenge based on it in as one of its battle pass challenges! The premise of the game was simple, just copy the sequence of the coloured panels as they light up and make a sound. Get it right the sequence becomes longer, get it wrong game over! Released in 1978 it became a pop culture icon of the 1980s and still lives on.

Simon Game | 8 Best 1980s Gadgets that Defined a Decade| Brain Berries

3. The Apple Macintosh 128k

Many many years before the epic debut of the iPhone by Steve Jobs in Cupertino in 2007 his and Steve Wozniak’s company Apple specialised in personal computers. Named the Macintosh 128k this computer was released with the usual apple glitz in 1984. The advert for the computer was broadcast during that year’s Superbowl and was created by Alien director Ridley Scott. Getting its name from its 128k or RAM it had a 9-inch monitor, a floppy disk drive and was moved easily due to the handle on its top! Surely it paved the way for the Apple world we know today.

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8 Insane Everyday Japanese Tech That make You Wish You Lived In Japan

Around the time of the late 20th century, it became clear that Japan was a world leader in technology and innovation, leading the way in nuclear energy, robotics and electronics to name but a few. While Japan may not be the current leader in technology it still provides us with massive brands like Sony, Mitsubishi, Honda, Toyota and Nintendo that supply great tech to the world. Check out these 8 top Japenese tech that will make you wish you lived in Japan.

1. The Bullet Train

The first bullet or high-speed train was built in Japan back in 1964. Faster, way more efficient and reducing the environmental impact on the planet, not to mention making a huge impact on the countries economy, these bullet trains can travel at speeds between 120mph to 260mph!

The world’s fastest bullet train, the Shinkansen ALFA-X is currently in testing in Japan, said to be capable of 400kmph, it should begin production in 2030. Check out our article on the Shinkansen ALFA-X below.

The Bullet Train | 8 Insane Everyday Japanese Tech That make You Wish You Lived In Japan | Brain Berries

2. High-Tech Toilets

Yes, we have all heard about Japan’s high tech toilets at some point online, some of us may have even been lucky enough to use one in Japan or in swanky restaurants in Los Angeles or New York. In Japan, many domestic homes are equipped with these first-class toilets.

Offering super flush systems, noises whilst you use the toilet to mask any ‘personal noises’, self-cleaning systems and systems that help keep you clean yourself, these toilets surely are a top reason to visit or live in Japan!

High-Tech Toilets | 8 Insane Everyday Japanese Tech That make You Wish You Lived In Japan | Brain Berries

3. Capsule Hotels

Whether you think they are super cool or somewhat inglorious, capsule hotels are becoming more and more popular. The super-compact pods offer very cheap accommodation for those who only require somewhere to sleep. In addition to these cheap pods more extravagant capsule hotels are starting to appear across Japan, providing high tech TVs and access to hot springs or saunas in addition to the capsule to sleep in!

Capsule Hotels | 8 Insane Everyday Japanese Tech That make You Wish You Lived In Japan | Brain Berries

8 Surprising Ways Drones Could Be Used in the Future

Yes, you’ve seen them you may even have a drone. But did you know that drones are already being developed to do much more than fancy youtube flyover shots or kids crashing them into park trees!

1. Food delivery

Yes it could happen imagine ordering a pizza then waiting for a drone to arrive, opening a window and collect the pizza from the drone! This concept has also been demonstrated by the motor company Ford, a self driving vehicle would carry food most of the way, then deploying or meeting a drone that would make the final delivery to the customer. Of course food is not the only thing that can be delivered in this way, medicine or small goods could be delivered in the same way.

Food delivery | 8 Surprising Ways Drones Could Be Used in the Future | Brain Berries

2. Special Vehicle Operations

Drones are making a mark in the realm of rescue missions. The motor company Land Rover’s project Hero is a compelling case supporting this. The company has designed and built a special Land Rover Discovery featuring a drone. This vehicle is being tested by the Austrian Red Cross whilst on search and rescue missions. The drone is fixed to the vehicle magnetically and can leave the vehicle and return to its dock even when the vehicle is moving.

This is just one example of how drones can be effectively used to search for missing people.

Special Vehicle Operations | 8 Surprising Ways Drones Could Be Used in the Future | Brain Berries

3. Drones as passenger vehicles

Blade runner, Star wars, Fifth Element all have futuristic flying vehicles, but one day we all may be able to travel in one just like these. No need to learn how to drive (or fly) them they will be like automated Uber Taxis. Italdesign and Airbus have in fact designed a part-drone pod like concept called Pop.Up. As soon as the pod approaches a traffic jam a large flying drone will arrive, pick up the pod and fly it to its destination.

Drones as passenger vehicles | 8 Surprising Ways Drones Could Be Used in the Future | Brain Berries

8 Most Amazing Advanced Robots That Will Change Our World

We’ve all seen the movies, Bladerunner, Robocop. AI, Terminator and iRobot to name but a few. Will our future as a planet include robots in some form? Will robots one day rule the world? There are already some impressive and almost shocking robots that exist and function very similar to humans in some ways. Take a look at this list of the world’s most advanced robots and decide if one day we all will be ‘Terminated’!

1. ASIMO

ASIMO, a humanoid robot designed by Honda was developed with the goal to create a robot that could successfully coexist with us. First introduced to the world in 2000, the latest version was then released in 2011 this version being the world’s first autonomous robot, capable of continuous behaviour without the need for human control or intervention.

Advances in both intelligence and movement technology make ASIMO much more capable of fitting into public places such as offices or public places.

ASIMO is already capable of adapting to its environment, adapting to objects or humans if they come into its proximity. Face and voice recognition are standard, even when multiple people are speaking at the same time – sometimes difficult for humans to accomplish. ASIMO can also predict the direction a human will walk in allowing it to avoid any sort of collision with a human. Of course ASIMO can also run (at around 9kmph), hop on one or two legs, jump, walk on uneven surfaces, speak sign language and even pour a drink into a cup or glass.

  • ASIMO | 8 Most Amazing Advanced Robots That Will Change Our World | Brain Berries
  • ASIMO robot | 8 Most Amazing Advanced Robots That Will Change Our World | Brain Berries

2. HRP-4 Robots

HRP-4 is a real ‘life size’ humanoid robot developed to prove robots can coexist with humans. Designed to mimic a ‘slim athlete’ hopefully making it more acceptable by humans. Development into HRP-4’s limbs have enabled it to handle a wide range of objects while also making its body smaller and lighter.

HRP-4 is 151cm tall and weighs around 39kg. A laptop can be put into its bag to add further robotic functions. The robot can recognise objects and human faces and track them. It can also strike many poses in response to voice commands.

  • HRP-4 | 8 Most Amazing Advanced Robots That Will Change Our World | Brain Berries
  • HRP-4 Robot | 8 Most Amazing Advanced Robots That Will Change Our World | Brain Berries

7 Things You Should Stop Doing With Your Phone

Years ago the mobile phone just made calls, can you imagine that? Today almost everyone has a smart phone that keeps them connected to the internet, social media and many other apps. Can you imagine a world without your phone? What would you do? For most of us our phone is one of the most important possessions we own. Check out these 7 things you should stop doing with your phone…

1. Forgetting to update the phone

Yes we all have very busy lives, sometimes it’s easy to forget stuff even more so when it’s a chore or it interrupts your life. Your phone reminds you to update but you don’t want the downtime or the time it takes to install or restart your trusty connection to the world. But trust us you should ALWAYS update your device as soon as you can. Both Android and IOS updates not only contain important security updates to protect your phone they also usually include great upgrades or new features that will make your life easier. So next time your phone pings you to update, take some downtime have a drink and update it, you will regret it eventually if you don’t!

Forgetting to update the phone | 7 Things You Should Stop Doing With Your Phone | Brain Berries

2. Forgetting to restart your phone once in a while

Even a 5 minute break from our devices can seem like an eternity right? But phones running for weeks or months without a restart can slow down with the sheer amount of background apps and cached data they are working with. Why not make it a weekly habit to restart your phone and clear out all this background data and apps? For 5 minutes of your time you will see a vast improvement.

Forgetting to restart your phone once in a while | 7 Things You Should Stop Doing With Your Phone | Brain Berries

3. Downloading apps insecurely

We all want the best apps, our friends tell us about a great new app and it costs a lot of money.. We all know you can download these apps from the internet and install them on your phone and save money right? NO this is a very bad idea, hacking your phones to save money will only lead to big problems. Some of these apps have been tampered with giving hackers your personal details and data or even worse can put viruses or malware on your phone. Stick to the phone app stores, the apps there have been checked and verified by the store operators.

Downloading apps insecurely | 7 Things You Should Stop Doing With Your Phone | Brain Berries