They"re Putting Guns on Robot Dogs Now
Quadrupedal robots are one of the most interesting developments in robotics in recent years. They're small, nimble, and able to traverse environments that frustrate wheeled machines. So, of course, it was only a matter of time until someone put a gun.....»»
Roborock’s best self-emptying robot vacuum and mop is 25% off
The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra robot vacuum and mop, which may be the only cleaning companion that you'll need for your home, is on sale from Amazon at $400 off......»»
Did Eurasia"s dominant East-West axis "turn the fortunes of history"?
Guns, Germs, and Steel (1997) is Jared Diamond's Pulitzer Prize-winning effort to explain the contrasting histories of Native Americans, Africans, and aboriginal Australians vs. Europeans and Asians. One of his intriguing proposals was that Eurasian.....»»
Get this Shark self-emptying robot vacuum while it’s 30% off
The Shark AI Robot Vacuum is a powerful and smart robot vacuum. It's on sale now at Amazon making it super tempting......»»
Digital technologies have made ancient manuscripts more accessible than ever, but there are risks and losses, too
Near the end of the 18th century, a Greek monk named Nikodemos was putting together a massive anthology of Byzantine texts on prayer and spirituality, which he would call The Philokalia......»»
Lunar science is entering a new active phase
For the first time since 1972, NASA is putting science experiments on the moon in 2024. And thanks to new technologies and public-private partnerships, these projects will open up new realms of scientific possibility. As parts of several projects lau.....»»
Innovative screening can detect "cancer fingerprint" in dogs
Cancer is common in dogs, with some breeds being more prone to certain variations of the disease than others. Recent studies have shown that nearly half of dogs over the age of 10 will develop cancer, making early screening a crucial precaution for d.....»»
Boston Dynamics’ Atlas tries out inventory work, gets better at lifting
Atlas learns to pick up a 30-lb car strut and carefully manipulate it. Boston Dynamics' Atlas research robot. [credit: B.....»»
NYC"s community composting cuts are putting its curbside plan at risk
On a chilly day in December, a crowd gathered in the shadow of City Hall in lower Manhattan to chant, listen to speeches and wave signs crafted for the occasion. "No cuts to compost!" read one held by a man with shoulder-length gray hair. "Compost Ad.....»»
Amazon has a Roomba robot vacuum for $170 right now
The iRobot Roomba 692 robot vacuum may be the cleaning companion that you need. It's available from Amazon with a $99 discount that lowers its price to $170......»»
Newspaper heiress Patty Hearst was kidnapped 50 years ago. Now she"s famous for her dogs
Newspaper heiress Patty Hearst was kidnapped 50 years ago. Now she"s famous for her dogs.....»»
French govt under fire for putting pesticide phase-out on hold
France's government was on the defensive on Friday after environmental campaigners and opposition politicians accused it of having scrapped a key green policy to appease protesting farmers......»»
Apple is putting a giant Vision Pro on top of the cube for launch [Gallery]
Update February 1, 2024: Above is the final product, via Tim Cook on Twitter Ahead of Vision Pro’s launch on Friday, Apple has started preparing its retail stores for the festivities. In particular, Apple appears to be working a dramatic ove.....»»
French bulldog puppy spontaneously regrows jaw
A puppy's jaw spontaneously regrew after Cornell veterinarians removed a majority of his lower left mandible due to cancer. Although this phenomenon has been documented in children, this is the first reported case of its kind for dogs of any age or b.....»»
Study finds small, long-nosed dogs live the longest
Small, long-nosed (or dolichocephalic) dog breeds such as Whippets have the highest life expectancies in the UK, while male dogs from medium-sized flat-faced (or brachycephalic) breeds such as English Bulldogs have the lowest. The results, published.....»»
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If you’ve always wanted a robot vacuum, then you’re in luck because the Roomba i7+ is on sale right now with a $200 discount! The post Save $200 on the iRobot Roomba i7+ with this INCREDIBLE deal! appeared first on Phandroid. Robot vac.....»»
All Legendary Schematics in Palworld and where to find them
Guns and armor are the ultimate way to dish out damage and explore further into Palworld. The best gear only comes from the Legendary Schematics found here......»»
Elon Musk claims Neuralink has implanted a brain chip in its first human
Neuralink's first chip, called Telepathy, aims to control devices, like a phone, with thought. Enlarge / An on-stage demo of the surgical robot. That could be you. (credit: Neuralink) Billionaire Elon Musk posted on soci.....»»
Elon Musk’s Neuralink puts brain chip in first human amid federal scrutiny
Neuralink's first chip, called Telepathy, aims to control devices, like a phone, with thought. Enlarge / An on-stage demo of the surgical robot. That could be you. (credit: Neuralink) Billionaire Elon Musk posted on soci.....»»
Child poverty is on the rise in Canada, putting over 1 million kids at risk of life-long negative effects
At first glance, Canada ranks among the top third of countries for its work in addressing child poverty. But that isn't the whole story......»»
Putting animals to sleep can give veterinarians suicidal thoughts
Helene Seljenes Dalum has carried out research on what causes veterinarians to have suicidal thoughts. In June, she completed her doctorate at IMB, which brought her a little nearer to discovering the reasons behind the statistics......»»