How robotic exoskeletons can help paraplegic patients heal from injuries
When neuroscientists fitted paraplegic patients with exoskeletons to help them walk, they found that the exoskeleton helped their healing......»»
Science in space: Robotic helpers
Crew time is a valuable resource on the International Space Station and its value only increases for future space missions. One way to make the most of crew time is using robotic technology either to assist crew members with various tasks and or to c.....»»
Earthquake rattles Greek island near Athens, but no injuries or serious damage reported
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake rattled an island near Athens early Friday, but local officials had no immediate reports of injuries or serious damage......»»
Buzzing insights: Tracking bees with robotic flowers and hive sensors
EU researchers are turning to the world's top pollinator in an attempt to reverse biodiversity loss and help fruit growers......»»
"End-effector," robotic system developed by engineering team puts autonomous cotton harvesting within reach
A two-fingered robotic arm reaches toward a fluffy white cotton boll in a field. The device pulls in the lint from the boll and then moves on…grabbing another, and then another......»»
Digital terrain models zero in on Martian surface
Picture soaring over a rugged canyon on another world, strapped into an imaginary hang glider. Or getting a bird's eye view of craters that stretch on for miles and following along the same paths as the robotic rovers that have explored the surface o.....»»
New mapping tools will find subsurface water ice on Mars
Refined mapping tools that identify subsurface water ice on Mars will help determine the best targets for robotic and human missions to the planet......»»
Apple Watch making "unmistakeable progress" in identifying Parkinson"s disease
Research into predicting and monitoring Parkinson's disease using the Apple Watch is now sufficiently advanced that the FDA has been clearing apps for doctors and patients.StrivePD, one of the new Parkinson's monitoring apps for Apple WatchThe abilit.....»»
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.....»»
Scammers are targeting plastic surgery clinics with extortion scams
Plastic surgeons and their patients are having their sensitive data - including intimate photos - taken......»»
Personalized Nutrition Programs Are Making People Feel Weird About Food
Some doctors warn that personalized nutrition apps like Zoe can cause otherwise well patients an unhealthy amount of worry......»»
Cruise self-driving cars investigated after two accidents
The US safety regulator is looking into GM's Cruise self-driving cars after reports of pedestrian injuries......»»
The Problematic Rise of Personalized Nutrition
Some doctors warn that personalized nutrition apps like Zoe can cause otherwise well patients an unhealthy amount of worry......»»
Medical imaging struggles to read dark skin. Researchers say they"ve found a way to make it easier
Traditional medical imaging -- used to diagnose, monitor or treat certain medical conditions -- has long struggled to get clear pictures of patients with dark skin, according to experts......»»
Smart mouthguard to be adopted by World Rugby to help spot head injuries
Rugby union’s world governing body has announced that it will start using smart mouthguards capable of detecting potentially injurious impacts......»»
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......»»
Lack of sexually related injuries does not mean rape victim was "making it up," says study
The absence of sexually related injuries cannot be used in court to infer that rape victims are "making it up," a new study reveals......»»
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,.....»»
All Onewheel e-skateboards recalled worldwide after four deaths
A US watchdog cited a risk of crashes causing serious injuries, and the firm confirmed the global recall......»»
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......»»