Could we replace Ingenuity with a swarm of robotic bees?
Humans finally achieved controlled flight on another planet for the first time just a few years ago. Ingenuity, the helicopter NASA sent to Mars, performed that difficult task admirably. It is now taking a well-deserved rest until some intrepid human.....»»
NASA engineers testing successor to Ingenuity helicopter rotors
NASA is investigating the possibility of more helicopters for future Mars missions, and recently shared a peek at its testing of new Mars helicopter hardware......»»
Arlo Essential Indoor Camera Gen 1 vs. Arlo Essential Indoor Camera Gen 2
The updated Arlo Essential Indoor Camera offers a few perks not found on its predecessor, but should you replace your existing cameras? Here's what to know......»»
Northern bees at risk from insecticide
James Cook University scientists say a common tropical bee species is vulnerable to widely-used insecticides—which will decrease their heat tolerance at the same time as the climate is warming......»»
Bay Area scientist with bees in his bonnet gives Gov. Newsom a buzz in his ear
Among the presidents of nations, high-profile dignitaries, and leaders of household-name companies like Visa, ExxonMobil and Microsoft who descended on San Francisco last week to speak at Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation events was a Santa Cruz comp.....»»
Toyota"s Akio Toyoda steps down as industry leader, replaced by Isuzu"s chairman
Japan's automotive industry has tapped the chairman of Isuzu trucks to replace Akio Toyoda as its next industry lobby leader after Toyoda's unprecedented three terms......»»
Scientists 3D print a robotic hand with human-like bones and tendons
As a layer is printed, an optical scan IDs flaws and corrects them in the next layer. Enlarge / The 3D-printed hand made via the new method. (credit: ETH Zurich/Thomas Buchner) Have you ever wondered why robots are unabl.....»»
Pioneering robot arm poised to reach new heights in quantum
Scientists carrying out quantum research will be able to do so faster and more adaptably, thanks to a new robotic arm which could hold the key to major breakthroughs......»»
Upgrade your PC or start from scratch? Here’s our definitive guide on the question
If your PC isn't cutting it anymore, it might be time to upgrade. But should you start from scratch or replace certain components? Let's find out......»»
Apple’s plans to bring its own 5G modems to the iPhone have been delayed once again
Apple has been trying to develop its own 5G modems to replace the Qualcomm radio chips currently used in the iPhone. However, even after years of development, the company has struggled to achieve good results with its in-house developed chips. Accord.....»»
New study reveals that bees cannot taste even lethal levels of pesticides
New research from the University of Oxford has revealed that bumblebees cannot taste pesticides present in nectar, even at lethal concentrations. This means bumblebees are not able to avoid contaminated nectar, putting them at high risk of pesticide.....»»
Iceland on high alert for volcanic eruption—what we know so far
The Reykjanes peninsula in south-west Iceland trembled with an intense swarm of earthquakes on the afternoon of Friday November 10. Hundreds of quakes were detected on the regional networks of seismometers and several were strong enough to be felt in.....»»
2025 Toyota Crown Signia debut: The second model of a new subbrand
Toyota plans to sunset the Venza two-row crossover in the U.S. next year and replace it with the 2025 Crown Signia, a larger crossover built on the same platform with an identical powertrain. An executive confirmed that Crown will be a new global s.....»»
Eureka E10S review: an ideal solution for everyday cleaning
Eureka's mid-range E10S robotic vacuum offers a two-in-one platform for adequate daily cleaning, but don't expect it to be a totally hands-free solution.Eureka E10S with bagless self-emptying dock.Keeping the house clean is hard enough, but add a sev.....»»
2025 Toyota Crown Signia debut: The second model of a new sub-brand
Toyota plans to sunset the Venza two-row crossover in the U.S. next year and replace it with the 2025 Crown Signia, a larger crossover built on the same platform with an identical powertrain. An executive confirmed that Crown will be a new global s.....»»
Climate groups demand COP28 aims for formal energy transition deal
Around 100 climate campaign groups warned COP28 organizers Monday that success of critical upcoming talks in Dubai rests on whether countries can negotiate a formal agreement to replace polluting fossil fuels with clean power......»»
Improved algorithm enhances precision of pressure sensors for wild bird tracking
Researchers from the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have proposed an improved algorithm called Dynamic Quantum Particle Swarm Optimization (DQPSO) to improve the accuracy and reliability of pre.....»»
Dangerous bee virus less deadly in at least one US forest, researchers find
This year's cold and flu season is bringing good news for honey bees. Penn State researchers have found that the deadly deformed wing virus (DMV) may have evolved to be less deadly in at least one U.S. forest. The findings could have implications for.....»»
Humane launches "Ai Pin," a screenless wearable powered by OpenAI
Humane has launched its AI Pin, an AI-powered wearable, designed to replace your smartphone. After months of anticipation, stealth startup Humane has finally launched the Ai Pin. The device is a screenless AI wearable that functions without the.....»»
Humane’s AI Pin is here to replace our smartphones
A startup called Humane has announced the AI Pin, an interesting wearable that wants to replace our smartphones. The post Humane’s AI Pin is here to replace our smartphones appeared first on Phandroid. While the form factor and design of.....»»
Pesticides, herbicides, fungicides detected in New York state beeswax
An analysis of beeswax in managed honeybee hives in New York found a wide variety of pesticide, herbicide and fungicide residues—exposing current and future generations of bees to long-term toxicity......»»