This robotic gripper can lift delicate objects without breaking them
Humans have built cranes capable of lifting ridiculously heavy objects and moving them around with ease. We have also designed massive ships to transport large, heavy cargo across thousands of miles without breaking a sweat. But what if we wanted to.....»»
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......»»
How ready is your town? Researchers help coastal towns prepare for the next storm in a changing climate
Hurricane Sandy brought devastation to the East Coast on October 29, 2012. With the destabilizing effects of the climate crisis, coupled with sea level rise, these record-breaking disasters are quickly becoming normal occurrences. Communities need to.....»»
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.....»»
Storm Babet caused dangerous floods as the "dry side" of Scotland isn"t used to such torrential rain
Storm Babet has caused havoc across the UK, with strong winds and rough seas along the east coast, record breaking rainfall and river levels in Scotland, overtopped flood defenses, closed roads and railways and sadly at least two deaths. The impacts.....»»
The 10 best Netflix drama shows right now (October 2023)
The best Netflix drama shows include favorites like Breaking Bad, S.W.A.T., Outlander, The Lincoln Lawyer, Grey's Anatomy, and more......»»
A new view of all objects in the universe
The most comprehensive view of the history of the universe ever created has been produced by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU). The study also offers new ideas about how our universe may have started......»»
X is no longer free to use, will start charging users just to use its platform
X has announced that they will start charging users $1 a month to post onto the platform, breaking away from the free-for-all approach. The post X is no longer free to use, will start charging users just to use its platform appeared first on Phandroi.....»»
New technique accomplishes precise control of photonic angular momentum
Rotating objects carry angular momentum; this fact extends even to the tiniest of particles, such as photons. Photons possess not one but two distinct forms of angular momentum: spin angular momentum (SAM) and orbital angular momentum (OAM)......»»
Cracking the code of 2022"s unprecedented heat waves and droughts
Extreme weather events have been making headlines worldwide due to their increasing frequency and severity, often attributed to ongoing global-scale warming. The year 2022 was no exception, with record-breaking heat waves and droughts of highly unusu.....»»
I know nothing about cars and even I’m obsessed with Forza Motorsport
It doesn't matter if you love cars or can't drive at all: Forza Motorsport's delicate gameplay makes it the ultimate chill out game......»»
When predicting the function of microbial communities, simpler may be better
As biologists learn more about how microbial communities work together, a major goal is understanding how their composition determines function. What combination of strains and species makes the best team for breaking down pollutants, for example, or.....»»
Record-breaking NASA astronaut reveals what he’ll miss most about ISS life
Record-breaking NASA astronaut Frank Rubio recently revealed what he’ll miss most about life in orbit after spending 371 days aboard the space station......»»
Virtually certain 2023 will be warmest year on record: US agency
Following another month of record-breaking temperatures throughout the globe in September, the year 2023 is all but certain to be the warmest on record, a US agency said Friday......»»
Your Brain Finds It Easy to Size Up Four Objects But Not Five--Here"s Why
Neuron activity shows that the brain uses different systems for counting up to four, and for five or more.....»»
This Code Breaking Quaker Poet Hunted Nazis
How Elizebeth Smith Friedman went from scouring Shakespeare for secret codes to taking down a Nazi spy ring.....»»
This popular 3D printer just had its price dropped to $151
The Creality Ender 3 3D printer, which can print 3D objects with dimensions of up to 8.66 inches by 8.66 inches by 9.84 inches, is $151 for Amazon's Prime Day......»»
This KitchenAid stand mixer is discounted for Prime Day
If you want the KitchenAid 5.5 Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer, get it now. Read here to see why today is the day......»»
Apple objects to Australia plan to regulate Apple Pay
Australia is set to treat digital wallet apps such as Apple Pay under the same regulations as credit cards, but Apple says this will "stifle innovation."Apple Pay on an Apple WatchApple has previously said that it sees the proposed regulation is "con.....»»
Experiencing record-breaking heat days affects perception of weather trends, study shows
New research published by a team at the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania finds that experiencing days in which the temperature exceeds previous highs for that time of year affects people's perception of weather trends......»»
NASA’s asteroid-bound Psyche mission faces possible delay
NASA is planning to launch its Psyche spacecraft this week for a rendezvous with an asteroid, but at the current time it looks like the lift-off may be delayed......»»