Peer into the eyes of Cyberdog
When someone mentioned to me that Xiaomi was launching its own “robot dog,” my mind immediately went to Sony’s Aibo. And honestly, it would have been difficult to be more wrong. Now that the news has been out for a few days, the company’s hea.....»»
Diamonds engage both optical microscopy and MRI for better imaging
When doctors or scientists want to peer into living tissue, there's always a trade-off between how deep they can probe and how clear a picture they can get......»»
Pet trade may pose threat to bushbaby conservation
Southern lesser galagos (Galago moholi), a species of primate that lives in southern Africa, boast big, round eyes and are so small they can fit in your hand......»»
With $21M in funding, Code Ocean aims to help researchers replicate data-heavy science
Every branch of science is increasingly reliant on big data sets and analysis, which means a growing confusion of formats and platforms — more than inconvenient, this can hinder the process of peer review and replication of research. Code Ocean hop.....»»
The eyes offer a window into Alzheimer"s disease
While it has been said that the eyes are a window to the soul, a new study shows they could be a means for understanding diseases of the brain. According to new research, retinal scans can detect key changes in blood vessels that may provide an early.....»»
NHS tracing app "prevented thousands of deaths"
Peer-reviewed research suggests the contact-tracing app prevented between 284,000 and 594,000 cases......»»
High-Efficiency Solar Cells Power Satellites—Can They Come Down to Earth?
NREL's push for a 50% efficient solar cell finds more use outside Earth's atmosphere than on the ground—so far Following the arrival of a fresh fleet of robot explorers, the eyes of the space-watching world may be fixed on Mars right now, but.....»»
These 91 Undulating Mirrors Will Boggle Your Eyes
When you think about all of the sensory delights you’d find at a music festival, a mirror doesn’t really pop to the top of your mind. However, this team of architects Adam Cigler and Petr Vacek came up with a way to make mirrors the.....»»
Seeing colleagues succeed may make us feel more motivated
Observing the success of a colleague can motivate us to learn more and perform at a higher level. But when we perceive that a peer's accomplishment has risen above the usual standard of "good work" and can be rated an "exceptional" success, our motiv.....»»
Sea level rise uncertainties: Why all eyes are on Antarctica
Latest models project a bumpy road with big risks. Enlarge (credit: Donald Slater) A few years ago, an ice-sheet model grabbed attention when it projected much faster losses of Antarctic ice and, subsequently, faster sea level rise. Understa.....»»
Slender-snouted Besanosaurus was an 8-meter-long marine snapper
Middle Triassic ichthyosaurs are rare, and mostly small in size. The new Besanosaurus specimens described in the peer-reviewed journal PeerJ by Italian, Swiss, Dutch and Polish paleontologists provide new information on the anatomy of this fish-like.....»»
Minwook Paeng develops robot eye to help users walk while looking at their phones
Industrial design student Minwook Paeng has created a robotic Third Eye that is fixed to the forehead and looks out for obstacles when the wearer's real eyes are glued to their smartphone. Read more Industrial design student Minwook Paeng ha.....»»
These stylish smart sunglasses shade your eyes with adjustable tinted lenses
The Dusk Smart Sunglasses allow you to adjust the tint of the lenses and provide audio through an open-ear system--just in time for summer......»»
White House Eyes Subsidies for Nuclear Plants To Help Meet Climate Targets
The White House has signaled privately to lawmakers and stakeholders in recent weeks that it supports taxpayer subsidies to keep existing nuclear facilities from closing, bending to the reality that it needs these plants to meet U.S. climate goals, R.....»»
Flatfish got weird fast due to evolutionary cascade
Ever look at a flatfish like a flounder or sole, with two eyes on one side of its head, and think, "How did that happen?".....»»
A new way to make AR/VR glasses
Researchers have imprinted freeform optics with a nanophotonic optical element called a metasurface to create AR/VR glasses that are not only compact and easy to wear, but deliver high quality optics without looking like 'bug eyes.'.....»»
Astronomers are watching a gas giant grow, right in front of their eyes
In the vastness of space, astronomers are likely to find instances of almost every astronomical phenomenon if they look hard enough. Many planetary phenomena are starting to come into sharper focus as the astronomy community continues to focus on fin.....»»
A new way to make AR/VR glasses
"Image" is everything in the $20 billion market for AR/VR glasses. Consumers are looking for glasses that are compact and easy to wear, delivering high-quality imagery with socially acceptable optics that don't look like "bug eyes.".....»»
Light, in addition to ocean temperature, plays role in coral bleaching
A study by University of Guam researchers has found that shade can mitigate the effects of heat stress on corals. The study, which was funded by the university's National Science Foundation EPSCoR grant, was published in February in the peer-reviewed.....»»
Robot vacuum with triple lidar system has eyes to help it avoid poop
The 360 Smartlife S10 Robot Vacuum Cleaner promises to never again run over animal poop and drag it through your house......»»
Fraud prevention platform Sift raises $50M at over $1B valuation, eyes acquisitions
With the increase of digital transacting over the past year, cybercriminals have been having a field day. In 2020, complaints of suspected internet crime surged by 61%, to 791,790, according to the FBI’s 2020 Internet Crime Report. Those crimes .....»»