The (robotic) doctor will see you now
A large majority of patients interacting with a health care provider via a video screen mounted on a robot said it was similar to an in-person interaction with a health care worker......»»
Fly your name to the moon as part of historic NASA mission
NASA is giving everyone the chance to add their name to the historic VIPER mission featuring its first-ever robotic lunar rover......»»
The strange story of the grave of Copernicus
Nicholas Copernicus was the astronomer who, five centuries ago, explained that Earth revolves around the sun, rather than vice versa. A true Renaissance man, he also practiced as a mathematician, engineer, author, economic theorist and medical doctor.....»»
Novel switch turns genes on/off on cue, a promising step toward safer gene therapy
Just like a doctor adjusts the dose of a medication to the patient's needs, the expression of therapeutic genes, those modified in a person to treat or cure a disease via gene therapy, also needs to be maintained within a therapeutic window. Staying.....»»
The best robot lawn mowers for all types of lawns
Most people don't like to mow the lawn. Fortunately, there are robotic mowers that'll do it for you. Here are some of our favorite robot lawn mowers of 2023......»»
"Doctor Who" Christmas specials ranked, and where to watch them
Sometimes scary, sometimes silly, often tragic, the holiday special is an emotional tradition. But what's the best of the batch? Plus, where to watch them! 'Tis the season to gather with loved ones around the warm glow of the TV to celebrate th.....»»
As school students strike for climate once more, here"s how the movement and its tactics have changed
On Friday, students will once again down textbooks and laptops and go on strike for climate action. Many will give their schools a Climate Doctor's Certificate signed by three leading climate academics......»»
Peter Capaldi"s "Criminal Record" gets first trailer, premieres in early 2024
Two detectives fight for the truth over a historic murder conviction in the first trailer for Apple TV+ series "Criminal Record."'Criminal Record'The London filmed series stars Peter Capaldi of "Doctor Who" fame and Cush Jumbo, who is known for "The.....»»
"Criminal Record" gets first trailer, premieres January 10 on Apple TV+
Two detectives fight for the truth over a historic murder conviction in the first trailer for Apple TV+ series "Criminal Record."'Criminal Record'The London filmed series stars Peter Capaldi of "Doctor Who" fame and Cush Jumbo, who is known for "The.....»»
Doctor Who: What the show gets wrong about climate change and energy justice
Fans around the globe have been celebrating 60 years of Doctor Who—the world's longest-running science fiction series. It may at times seem silly and childish, but people's ideas of how the world works, could work and should work are informed and s.....»»
Why don"t we see robotic civilizations rapidly expanding across the universe?
In 1950, while sitting down to lunch with colleagues at the Los Alamos Laboratory, famed physicist and nuclear scientist Enrico Fermi asked his famous question: "Where is everybody?" In short, Fermi was addressing the all-important question that has.....»»
7 best Doctor Who companions, ranked
Which of the Doctors' friends are his greatest allies? We've chosen the seven best Doctor Who companions in the modern era, and ranked them from worst to first......»»
The best shows on Disney+ right now (November 2023)
The best shows on Disney+ include Doctor Who: The Star Beast, and the second seasons of Behind the Attraction and The Santa Clauses......»»
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......»»
Hundreds of classic Doctor Who episodes are now streaming on Tubi for free
Fans of the classic Doctor Who series are in for a treat as Tubi unveils plans to air over 600 episodes of the original series starting this month......»»
Everything coming to Disney+ in December 2023
The Disney+ holiday programming schedule in December includes Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Marvel's What If season 2, and three Doctor Who specials......»»
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.....»»
Apple Watch AFib alert leads to diabetes diagnosis, saving a woman"s life
A woman in Oklahoma credits the Apple Watch with saving her life after an atrial fibrillation notification led to a doctor visit and a diabetes diagnosis.Apple WatchThe Apple Watch may not yet be able to alert users to blood sugar levels, it can let.....»»
Paleobionics: A 450 million-year-old organism finds new life in softbotics
Researchers in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, in collaboration with paleontologists from Spain and Poland, have used fossil evidence to engineer a soft robotic replica of pleurocystitid, a marine organism that.....»»
NASA"s robotic prospectors are helping scientists understand what asteroids are made of, setting the stage for mining
The cars, cellphones, computers and televisions that people in the U.S. use every day require metals like copper, cobalt and platinum to build. Demand from the electronics industry for these metals is only rising, and companies are constantly searchi.....»»