Ian Stokes

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Ian is a freelance science and technology writer, and formerly the Tech and Entertainment Editor at Live Science & Space.com. With a degree in biology, a PhD in chemistry, and his previous role at Institute of Physics Publishing, Ian is taking a world tour through the different scientific disciplines. He's seeing how long they let him keep this profile photo.

Articles by: Ian Stokes

Bolt-M drone in flight

Defense startup developing AI-powered 'kamikaze drones' for the U.S. Marines

By Ian Stokes published

The AI-powered drones come in two configurations and can be assembled by human operators in less than five minutes, its creators say.

Person with VR headset on with app footage behind them on a monitor.

Playing with fire: How VR is being used to train the next generation of firefighters

By Ian Stokes published

Can VR training for first responders replicate the heat, the smoke and the stress of handling a real blaze?

Skyline of Maine.

World's biggest battery coming to Maine — and it could store 130 million times more energy than your laptop

By Ian Stokes published

The battery storage system will be able to store 8,500 megawatt-hours of energy — which is 130 million times the capacity of the best laptops today.

Acemagician AMR5 mini PC

AceMagician AMR5 Mini PC review: An affordable and compact option for students

By Ian Stokes published

Review The AceMagician AMR5 is stylish and compact compact alternative to desktops and laptops that's ideal for space-saving students.

Tecno Megabook T1- laptop open on a desk.

Tecno Megabook T1 review: A stunning debut laptop

By Ian Stokes published

Student tech The Tecno Megabook T1 is a phenomenal debut laptop that offers great value for money, if only they’d let us buy it.

HP Spectre x360 16 laptop

HP Spectre x360 16 review

By Ian Stokes published

The HP Spectre x360 16 offers hybrid flexibility and a monster OLED screen.

Shark Tale (2004)

Best shark movies of all time, ranked

By Ian Stokes last updated

We're gonna need a bigger boat as we hunt down the best shark movies of all time, according to our team.

MacBook Pro 13.3-in M1 Chip in Space Grey_keyboard view

Student laptop deal: Save $200 on MacBook Pro 13-inch and 14-inch at Best Buy

By Ian Stokes published

Deal Sleek, stylish, and just all around awesome, the Apple MacBook Pro savings are a real bargain this Prime Day.

Dell XPS 13 - Save up to $400 on the Dell XPS 13 laptop at Best Buy - perfect for students

Save $400 on this Dell XPS 13 laptop deal at Best Buy - perfect for students

By Ian Stokes published

Deal Grab a bargain on this excellent student laptop during the early Prime Day sales.