Ian Stokes
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.
Latest articles by Ian Stokes

Watch this humanlike robot 'rise from the dead' with creepy speed and stability
By Ian Stokes published
Humanoid robots typically struggle to stand up after being knocked over, but new AI-powered research from China brings us one step closer to the rise of the machines.

James Webb Space Telescope quiz: How well do you know the world's most powerful telescope?
By Ian Stokes published
Quiz The James Webb Space Telescope can look deeper (and earlier) into the cosmos than any telescope before it. How much do you know about this wonder of technology and its incredible findings?

Solar system quiz: How well do you know our cosmic neighborhood?
By Ian Stokes published
Quiz Test your knowledge on our solar system, from the biggest and smallest planets to the behemoth mountain on Mars.

Black hole quiz: How supermassive is your knowledge of the universe?
By Ian Stokes published
Quiz Black holes have captivated scientists for more than a century. How well do you know these supermassive wonders of the universe?

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.

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?

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 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 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 review
By Ian Stokes published
The HP Spectre x360 16 offers hybrid flexibility and a monster OLED screen.

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.
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