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.....»»
How often should you replace your robot vacuum?
Robot vacuums are designed to last for several years, though their longevity relies on regular maintenance. Here's how often you should think about upgrading......»»
3 Reasons to Wait for Apple Watch SE 3 & 4 Reasons Not To
3 Reasons to Wait for Apple Watch SE 3 & 4 Reasons Not To is a post by Adam Mills from Gotta Be Mobile. Apple’s reportedly working on a new Apple Watch SE 3 to replace the current Apple Watch SE 2. While there are some great reasons to hold out.....»»
Carl Sagan detected life on Earth 30 years ago—here"s how his experiment is helping us search for alien species today
It's been 30 years since a group of scientists led by Carl Sagan found evidence for life on Earth using data from instruments on board the Nasa Galileo robotic spacecraft. Yes, you read that correctly. Among his many pearls of wisdom, Sagan was famou.....»»
Apple rolls out iOS 17.1 Release Candidate 2 for iPhone 15
Apple's has issued the second release candidate for iOS 17.1, but this time, it is exclusively for the iPhone 15 line.iOS 17The release candidates iOS 17.1 replace the third from October 10, which in turn replaced the second, from October 3. Read mor.....»»
Amazon’s new humanoid robot will not take human jobs, company insists
It looks like a human and it moves like a human but Amazon insists its latest robot will not replace workers at its warehouses but instead work alongside them......»»
Understanding mutualism can help control the spread of invasive species
Cooperation between species to help each other's survival is known as mutualism. It is seen among many types of organisms, such as plants and fungi that exchange nutrients with one another, plants that provide bees with nectar in exchange for pollina.....»»
DNA shows where Washington culvert replacements helped spawning salmon
To help struggling salmon populations, the state of Washington is legally required to replace hundreds of culverts that divert streams under roadways. The state transportation department is replacing old, rusting metal pipes with broad, concrete prom.....»»
NASA’s Mars drone just set another flight record
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter has surpassed all expectations during its time on Mars and just recently it set a new flight record......»»
At TED AI 2023, experts debate whether we’ve created “the new electricity”
Is AI going to replace us all, or is it just humanity's newest tool? Enlarge / A view of the stage at TED AI 2023 on October 17, 2023, at the Herbst Theater in San Francisco. (credit: Benj Edwards) SAN FRANCISCO—On Tue.....»»
Honey bees may inherit altruistic behavior from their mothers
True altruism is rare behavior in animals, but a new study by Penn State researchers has found that honey bees display this trait. Additionally, they found that an evolutionary battle of genetics may determine the parent from whom they inherit it......»»
Apple’s first OLED MacBooks are still years away, says report
MacBook Pro displays are some of the best around, but Apple is working to replace them with OLED panels. Yet these are still years away, an analyst has claimed......»»
The best October Prime Day robot lawn mower deals today
Robotic lawn mowers are great if you have a large yard or don't have the time to mow, and you can grab some great Prime Day deals this October......»»
Can AI Chatbots Ever Replace Human Therapists?
And should they? This morning, my wellness coach reminded me to savor each exciting moment in my day, but to always take time to rest and recharge. It’s good advice—good enough that I would believe it came from a human,.....»»
Magnetic fusion plasma engines could carry us across the solar system and into interstellar space
Missions to the moon, missions to Mars, robotic explorers to the outer solar system, a mission to the nearest star, and maybe even a spacecraft to catch up to interstellar objects passing through our system. If you think this sounds like a descriptio.....»»
Researchers 3D print moon rover wheel prototype with NASA
Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in collaboration with NASA, are taking additive manufacturing to the final frontier by 3D printing the same kind of wheel as the design used by NASA for its robotic lunar rover,.....»»
I dismantled my 8-year-old printer to replace a tiny piece of rubber — and it was so worth it
When my 2015 Samsung laser printer stopped working, I turned to YouTube for the fix......»»
Bumble bees drop to shake off Asian hornets
Bumble bees have a remarkably successful method for fighting off Asian hornets, new research shows......»»
Japan is studying a reusable rocket, but it won’t fly before 2030
This launcher would replace the H3 rocket, which hasn't yet become operational. Enlarge / Japan's first H3 rocket lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center on a failed test flight in March. (credit: Photo by STR/JIJI Press/AFP.....»»
Ends tonight: Save $600 this Greenworks Robot Lawn Mower
Best Buy has a great deal on a Greenworks Optimow Robotic Lawn Mower with $600 off a great way of saving you time and effort. You only have today to get it......»»
International study characterizes diversity of bees in apple orchards across the globe
By carrying pollen from flower to flower, pollinator insects play an essential role in the reproductive cycle of flowering plants. Bees do more of it than any other, both here in Canada and around the world......»»