The best robot vacuums for small homes and spaces
It doesn't matter if you're in a large or small home. The cleaning has to be done. Which is why a robot vacuum is the perfect housemate. You might think that robot vacuums need ample room so the sensors can find their way, but there are certain model.....»»
First robot leg with "artificial muscles" jumps nimbly: Study
Researchers said on Monday they had designed the first robotic leg with "artificial muscles"—oil-filled bags allowing machines to move more like humans—that can jump nimbly across a range of surfaces......»»
The Apple Watch Series 10 is a bigger upgrade than you think
Is the Apple Watch Series 10 another small upgrade? Is it worth getting excited about? I went hands-on with it to find out......»»
Fluctuating hydrodynamics theory could describe chaotic many-body systems, study suggests
Although systems consisting of many interacting small particles can be highly complex and chaotic, some can nonetheless be described using simple theories. Does this also pertain to the world of quantum physics?.....»»
Social media interviews uncover New Yorkers" frustrations with high energy costs and reliability
Researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health are using a novel interview method to assess New Yorkers' perceptions and feelings related to their difficulties paying for and controlling heating and cooling in their homes. Inspire.....»»
TP-Link Omada Cloud Essentials: Centralized network management and monitoring
TP-Link launched Omada Cloud Essentials, a simplified, free cloud management option designed for surveillance networks, hostels, and large homes. Omada offers a flexible cloud management architecture, including an on-premises Hardware Controller, an.....»»
The best smart home tech of IFA 2024
IFA 2024 didn't disappoint, with tons of cool gear on display. From lights and vacuums to appliances and more, here are the best smart home devices of IFA 2024......»»
Archaeologists discover a likely place for Neanderthal and Homo sapiens interbreeding
A small team of archaeologists, two from Germany, one from Denmark and another from Iran, has identified a potential region for interbreeding between Neanderthals and Homo sapiens during the Late Pleistocene......»»
Solving the side effect problem of siRNA drugs for genetic disease treatment
Small interfering RNA (siRNA) drugs are a class of therapeutic agents that silence specific genes associated with inherited diseases. However, siRNA drugs have challenges because siRNAs often silence genes other than the target ones, causing side eff.....»»
This retro robot vacuum is one of my favorite gadgets at IFA 2024
The Karcher RC 3000 is one of many gadgets on display at IFA 100 Years: The Exhibition, and it's seriously cool for a robot vacuum that's over 20 years old......»»
Roborock’s new robot vacuums add tangle-free tech for brushes and lift support
At IFA 2024, Roborock unveiled five new products, most of which are robot vacuums, expanding its offering with improved technology at different price ranges. The … The post Roborock’s new robot vacuums add tangle-free tech for brushes and.....»»
Oil and gas communities are a blind spot in America"s climate and economic policies
On a recent visit to Rangely, a small town in northwest Colorado, my colleagues and I met with the administrators of a highly regarded community college to discuss the town's economy. Leaving the scenic campus, we saw families driving into the mounta.....»»
Algorithm maps protein degradation patterns to improve infection diagnosis and treatment
Peptides are small fragments of proteins, mainly found in the skin and mucous membranes. Some peptides act as a barrier, protecting the body against infections by fighting off microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens, while others p.....»»
If robots could lie, would we be OK with it? A new study produces intriguing results
Do you think a robot should be allowed to lie? A new study published in Frontiers in Robotics and AI investigates what people think of robots that deceive their users......»»
Outer solar system is more populated than previously thought, research reveals
Survey observations using the Subaru Telescope's ultra-widefield prime focus camera have revealed that there may be a population of small bodies further out in the Kuiper Belt waiting to be discovered......»»
Wild weather is costing billions of dollars and putting the future of insurance in doubt
Late winter and early spring have been marked by wild weather sweeping large parts of Australia, damaging homes and businesses and causing power outages......»»
A space oddity—small exoplanet challenges existing theories on planet formation
A research team led by Lund University in Sweden has discovered a small planet that displays peculiar orbital motion. The shimmying planet, located 455 light-years from Earth, shows that planetary systems can be considerably more complex than researc.....»»
Small, harmless asteroid burns up in Earth"s atmosphere over the Philippines
A small asteroid discovered on Wednesday harmlessly burned up in Earth's atmosphere the same day, NASA said......»»
Grenfell victims were "overcome by toxic gases" after construction loophole
Governments have a duty to protect their citizens. While they won't go as far as telling us what we can and cannot put in our homes, we do expect them to ensure that the buildings we live in are safe from fire......»»
Q&A: Making the case for artisanal and small-scale mining
Artisanal and small-scale mining plays a critical role in supplying the world with minerals vital for decarbonization, but this kind of mining typically lacks regulation and can be socially and environmentally harmful......»»
Volvo’s updated XC90 continues to make the case for plug-in hybrid SUVs
Small updates aim to remind customers about the Volvo XC90 SUV's efficient plug-in hybrid powertrain......»»