TECH & INNOVATION

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

TECH & INNOVATION 07.07.2021 03:50 AM

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

07.06.2021 07:10 AM

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.

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

07.05.2021 07:30 AM

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

07.05.2021 02:32 AM

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

07.05.2021 00:25 AM

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.

Divers Encounter 26-Feet-Long Giant Sea Worms That’s Actually a Colony of Smaller Creatures

07.04.2021 02:02 AM

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.

Neuralink Competitor: Will Spanish Startup Inbrain Outperform Elon Musk's Brain Chip Company?

07.04.2021 00:54 AM

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

Preventive Measures Against COVID-19 In Guangzhou

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

07.02.2021 07:42 AM

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.

Flying Car Transforms Into a Sports Car in Just Two Minutes! Completes 35-Minute Test Flight in Slovakia Airports

07.01.2021 11:38 AM

Stefan Klein, the inventor of the flying car, AirCar, successfully conducted a test flight across the airports in Slovakia. With a click of a button, the dual-mode car-aircraft vehicle became a sports car.

Amazon Spheres Conservatory, Seattle, Washington State

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

07.01.2021 06:00 AM

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.

Science Times - Cyber Dating Abuse: How Dangerous is This Digital Behavior?

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

07.01.2021 05:30 AM

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

Expandable Polyurethane Foam for Industrial Applications

Non-Recyclable Biodegradable Plastics Get Second Lease At Life as Reusable Foam

07.01.2021 02:51 AM

Biodegradable plastics are generally non-recyclable: they are intended as single-use materials that rapidly degrades back into smaller, safer materials. However, new research could find a second life for these plastic materials.

Sit2Go 2-in-1 Fitness Chair - Maximum Comfort and Maximum Fitness Built Into One

06.30.2021 19:20 PM

Modern times require modern furniture that can improve life both ways, through fitness and comfort. Fitness and comfort don't usually go hand in hand, and they shouldn't. However, with the right fitness chair and ergonomic chair, you'll be able to keep yourself fit while keeping yourself relaxed at the same time.

World's Largest Radio Telescope: SKA Observatory Will Soon Start Construction

06.30.2021 02:01 AM

The member states have finally greenlit the construction of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Observatory, set to be the world's largest radio telescope, starting next month.

Robot-Assisted Surgeries Not Feasible, Humans Still Safer and More Reliable

06.29.2021 13:53 PM

Robot-assisted surgeries still require additional time and costs to deploy, not to mention that they're not necessarily safer or more successful than their human counterparts, a new study reveals.