Cables could help soft robots transform into harder structures
The sub-category of soft robotics has transformed the way many think about the field. Oft-influenced by natural phenomenon, the technology offers a dramatically different approach than the sort of rigid structures we traditionally think of when we di.....»»
Malwarebytes adds AI functionality to ThreatDown Security Advisor
Malwarebytes has added AI functionality to its Security Advisor, available in every ThreatDown Bundle. Leveraging generative AI technology, the new capabilities will transform Security Advisor into a dynamic experience that allows customers to use si.....»»
Enjoy Your Favorite Wine Before Climate Change Destroys It
Extreme heat and droughts are making it harder to grow grapes in many traditional regions. Here’s how scientists are helping the industry adapt......»»
Why the Baltimore Bridge Collapsed So Quickly
Steel structures aren’t as strong as you might think—and the immense power of a container ship shouldn’t be underestimated......»»
Apple @ Work Podcast: AI will transform network management
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & p.....»»
Super Mario Maker’s “final boss” was a fraud all along
"Team 0%" declares a bittersweet victory as Trimming the Herbs' creator comes clean. When good robots fall into the wrong hands, bad things can happen... (credit: Aurich Lawson | Nintendo) The Super Mario Maker communit.....»»
Ultrafast plasmonics for all-optical switching and pulsed lasers
Plasmonics is playing a crucial role in advancing nanophotonics, as plasmonic structures exhibit a wide range of physical characteristics that are benefited by localized and intensified light-matter interactions. These properties are exploited in num.....»»
How many zebrafish constitute a school? "Three," say physicists
Physicists are also interested in fish—above all when they are researching the formation of structures. A research team from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) and the University of Bristol (United Kingdom) has examined the schooling behav.....»»
HomeKit Weekly: Sylvania’s low-cost HomeKit bulb makes it possible to upgrade all of your lights without taking out a HELOC
There are countless options for HomeKit native bulbs that you can buy to transform how your smart home operates completely. The problem for many people is that when you’re looking to change your entire home from traditional bulbs to HomeKit bulbs,.....»»
Decommissioned offshore structures could offer only limited ecological benefits, analysis of studies suggests
Decommissioned offshore structures offer limited long-term ecological benefits if they are simply left in the ocean to serve as artificial reefs, a new study suggests......»»
Batter up (or not): Pro baseball players with longer contracts don"t always work as hard
Major League Baseball's opening day is March 28, and chances are, some players will be working a bit harder this season than others......»»
Development of novel aptamers unlocks opportunities for the treatment of cancers and neurological diseases
G-quadruplexes (G4), which are special structures in DNA and RNA that play a crucial role in cells, have been associated with cancers and neurological diseases. A research team from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) recently built a new platform t.....»»
Nvidia announces “moonshot” to create embodied human-level AI in robot form
As companies race to pair AI with general-purpose humanoid robots, Nvidia's GR00T emerges. Enlarge / An illustration of a humanoid robot created by Nvidia. (credit: Nvidia) In sci-fi films, the rise of humanlike artifici.....»»
Researchers surprised by penned fish responses to robots
Norway leads the world when it comes to the use of robots in the aquaculture sector. But how do these robots actually impact on the fish? Cyberneticist Eleni Kelasidi is surprised by just how much......»»
Hiring booms at SpaceX and Blue Origin making it hard for NASA to attract talent
SpaceX and Blue Origin LLC are competing to launch satellites and take humans to the moon. They are also paying big salaries to hire so many young and tireless engineers that old-line aerospace employers like Boeing Co. and NASA are finding it harder.....»»
Researchers identify key regulators underlying regeneration in Drosophila
Some animals possess the remarkable ability to regenerate lost structures, exemplified by a lizard regrowing its tail. However, this regenerative process must be tightly regulated by the body to ensure proper tissue organization and to prevent abnorm.....»»
Researchers develop 3D-printed wood from its own natural components
Researchers at Rice University have unlocked the potential to use 3D printing to make sustainable wood structures, offering a greener alternative to traditional manufacturing methods......»»
Hitting this stretchy, electronic material makes it tougher
Accidents happen every day, and if you drop your smartwatch, or it gets hit really hard, the device probably won't work anymore. But now, researchers report on a soft, flexible material with "adaptive durability," meaning it gets stronger when hit or.....»»
New archive of ancient human brains challenges misconceptions of soft tissue preservation
Soft tissue preservation in the geological record is relatively rare, and except where deliberate intervention halts the process of decay (like embalming or freezing), the survival of entire organs is particularly unusual. The spontaneous preservatio.....»»
The 5 best HDMI cables for PS5 in 2024
For the PlayStation 5 owners -- we've gathered the best HDMI cables for PS5 here, whether you want to purchase a premium cable or if you're on a tight budget......»»
Mercedes to trial humanoid robots for ‘low skill, repetitive, demanding’ jobs
Mercedes-Benz is collaborating with Texas-based robotics specialist Apptronik with a view to deploying its Apollo robot at its auto factories......»»