E-Skin: World's First Smart Foam Technology That Works Like Human Skin for Robots

Medicine & Technology Jul 07, 2021

Researchers from Singapore created AiFoam or e-skin that is made by highly elastic, and spongy polymer material that mimics the human sense of touch to allow robots to feel nearby objects and repair themselves when damaged.

Carbon Dioxide Waste Can Now Be Converted to Butanol With a More Efficient Cathode Material

Jul 07, 2021

In a new study, researchers found a new material to use in converting the harmful gas into valuable butanol.

Gene-Edited Meat from 'Super Pigs' Could Hit British Supermarket Shelves in the Next Five Years

Jul 07, 2021

Scientists have agreed to breed disease-resistant animals to produce gene-edited meat from "super pigs," which are resistant to a widespread respiratory disease called Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS).

New Open-Source Software Checks Quantum Annealers, Including Noise and Qubits

Jul 06, 2021

Researchers from the Los Alamos National Laboratory have developed new open-source software that could evaluate quantum annealers down to the individual qubit level aside from also characterizing noise.

Cryptocurrency Creates New Hurdles During Divorce Proceedings

Jul 05, 2021

As long as divorce has existed, couples have attempted to hide money, property, and other assets from one another. While the practice will likely never go away, the specific methods used continue to evolve with technology. Cryptocurrency, known for its privacy and lack of regulation, is the newest method used by deceptive soon-to-be-ex spouses.

How Do Mice See the World? Scientists Developed Open-Source Camera to Capture Habitats as Rodents See It

Jul 05, 2021

Researchers from Munich and Tuebingen have developed an open-source camera system that will allow scientists to study how mice see their natural habitats.

Insect-Sized Robot Invented With Unique Agility, Allowing Them to Easily Navigate Complex Environments

Jul 05, 2021

UC Berkeley engineers have used a principle behind some of the specialized sticky footpads observed on insects, enabling them to stick to surfaces to develop an insect-sized robot through the use of electrostatic adhesion.

New Computer Model Teaches Children Meaning of New Words They Encounter, Study Shows

Jul 05, 2021

A new study is currently looking in particular, at how very young children are incorporating different information sources to learn new words through the use of a new computer system.

Pyrosomes: Giant Sea Worms That's Actually a Colony of Smaller Creatures

Jul 04, 2021

Back in 2019, two divers off the coast of New Zealand found a giant floating creature that resembled a worm. Measuring some 26 feet long, it was pink and slightly translucent, like a plastic bag drifting toward them.

Will A Spanish Startup Outperform Elon Musk's Neuralink? Here's What Inbrain's CEO Said

Jul 04, 2021

Inbrain’s neural implants will be used to treat conditions like Parkinson’s and epilepsy. Will it outperform Elon Musk's Neuralink?

Multifocal and Bifocal Contact Lenses

Jul 03, 2021

Multifocal contact lenses come in various lens powers and are designed to target vision at multiple distances from the wearer. Generally, they are contact lenses that combine different prescriptions into a single lens.

COVID-19 Diagnostic Test Kit Via Smartphone Camera Now Possible, How Does It Work?

Jul 02, 2021

In a move that is expected to reduce time and increase efficiency and accessibility, researchers have found a way to turn an ordinary quantum dot smartphone camera into a vision system for a new COVID-19 diagnostic test kit.

NiceLocal Launches With Features to Help Users Discover Local Auto Services

Jul 01, 2021

The Website Will Host a Local Search Tool Detailing Information About Nearby Auto Businesses

Amazon Saw 19% Increase in Its Carbon Footprint During The Pandemic, Explains Why It's Not That Bad

Jul 01, 2021

At a time when everyone stayed home due to the coronavirus pandemic, retail giant Amazon worked overtime to meet the sudden spike in delivery needs - resulting in a 19 percent increase in its carbon footprint.

Cyber Dating Abuse Warning! Aggressive Behaviors, Jealousy, Narcissism, Psychopathy Still Possible Virtually

Jul 01, 2021

A new study recently showed that "heightened jealousy, vulnerable narcissism, and secondary psychopathy" are forecasters of cyber dating abuse.