Buttercup the duck gets a 3-D printed foot
This duck is named Buttercup. He was born with a backwards left foot......»»
Consumers Embrace Milk Carton QR Codes, May Cut Food Waste
The "use-by" and "best-by" dates printed on milk cartons and gallon jugs may soon become a thing of the past, giving way to more accurate and informative QR codes. Phys.Org reports: A new Cornell University study finds that consumers will use the QR.....»»
Consumers embrace milk carton QR codes, may cut food waste
The "use-by" and "best-by" dates printed on milk cartons and gallon jugs may soon become a thing of the past, giving way to more accurate and informative QR codes. A new Cornell University study finds that consumers will use the QR codes to better de.....»»
Mysterious ancient giant eggs Down Under laid by Aussie “demon ducks of doom”
Overharvesting of eggs may have led to the extinction of these large flightless birds Enlarge / Detail from an illustration of Genyornis (aka the "Demon Duck of Doom") not looking so tough as it is chased from its nest by a Megalania l.....»»
Samsung’s massive cat photo may tease the Galaxy S23’s camera
Samsung is working on a 200-megapixel smartphone camera sensor, and to test its mettle, the team clicked a cat picture and printed it on a giant canvas......»»
China Launches an Autonomous Mothership Full of Autonomous Drones
An anonymous reader quotes a report from New Atlas: China christened a remarkable new 290-foot ship last week -- the world's first semi-autonomous drone carrier. It'll carry, launch, recover and co-ordinate the actions of more than 50 other autonomou.....»»
China Is 3D Printing a Massive 590-Foot-Tall Dam, And Constructing It With Without Humans
Chinese engineers will take the ideas of a research paper and turn it into the world's largest 3D-printed project. Popular Mechanics: Within two years, officials behind this project want to fully automate the unmanned construction of a 590-foot-tall.....»»
Many security engineers are already one foot out the door. Why?
The position of security engineer has become a pivotal role for modern security teams. Practitioners are responsible for critical monitoring of networks and systems to identify threats or intrusions that could cause immense harm to an organization. T.....»»
This 3D Printer Has The Speed of a Delta and the Automation Of a Belt
Brian Brocken wrote us to show off a project he recently completed, and is rightfully proud of. He needed to do some small production runs of some 3D printed chain parts, and wanted to do it with a fast delta printer, so he designed and built the De.....»»
UAG"s Rugged Bluetooth Keyboard for iPad can survive an 8-foot drop
Accessory producer Urban Armor Gear has moved into hardware with the Rugged Bluetooth Keyboard with Trackpad, a case for the 10.2-inch iPad that offers text entry and protection for the tablet.The UAG Rugged Bluetooth Keyboard with Trackpad is the co.....»»
Researchers develop 3D-printed shape memory alloy with superior superelasticity
Laser powder bed fusion, a 3D-printing technique, offers potential in the manufacturing industry, particularly when fabricating nickel-titanium shape memory alloys with complex geometries. Although this manufacturing technique is attractive for appli.....»»
Apple TV+ debuting a full lineup of new kids & family shows in the summer
Apple TV+ has announced a new lineup of content geared toward kids and families that is set to debut in the summer, including new series like "Duck & Goose" and "Best Foot Forward."Apple TV+ family showsThe new summer lineup of kids shows will kick o.....»»
Slow walking may be to blame for perceived congestion in pedestrian areas
When designing public spaces or other places where foot traffic is considered, planners and architects need to know how people perceive the spaces in question. It is commonly believed that a space will feel more congested if the crowd density is high.....»»
Nature-inspired self-sensing materials could lead to new developments in engineering
The cellular forms of natural materials are the inspiration behind a new lightweight, 3D printed smart architected material developed by an international team of engineers......»»
Flamingo massacre: Fox kills dozens of birds at US National Zoo
A wild fox that breached an enclosure at Washington's National Zoo killed 25 flamingos and one duck before escaping, the facility said Tuesday, one month after a rabid fox went on a biting spree near the Capitol......»»
The best tablets for drawing and digital art
No longer is it necessary to tote around a set of paint pots or a heavy canvas in order to create art; technology has digitized just about every art form. From 3D-printed sculptures to Photoshopped pictures, art is ever-evolving alongside our increas.....»»
There she blows: Polestar shows off its wind tunnel testing
It brought cameras along to document the Precept concept's development. Enlarge / A 3D-printed scale model runs in the wind tunnel. Small tufts of wool stuck to the bodywork help visualize airflow over the body. (credit: Polestar).....»»
Leaker compares 3D-printed "iPhone 14" models to iPhone 13 accessories
A set of purported 3D-printed "iPhone 14" models have been placed in existing iPhone 13 accessories to see how device dimensions are expected to change.3D printed iPhone 14 mockups. Image source: Mac OtakaraLeaked diagrams have given way to mockups a.....»»
Australian scientists to fit Tesla with printed solar panels in 15,000-kilometer test ride
The project will power a Tesla electric car with 18 plastic solar panels made from a commercial printer usually used to print wine labels......»»
Deepest sediment core collected in the Atlantic Ocean
A team of scientists, engineers, and ship's crew on the research vessel Neil Armstrong operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) recently collected a 38-foot-long cylindrical sediment sample from the deepest part of the Puerto Rico.....»»
Elon Musk still wants Twitter—and he now has $46.5 billion in financing
Musk will foot $21 billion of the price tag himself. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson / Duncan Hull / Getty) Elon Musk is continuing his pursuit of Twitter. In an SEC filing [PDF] Thursday, Musk revealed that he has $46.5 billio.....»»