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.....»»
NASA astronaut describes record-breaking space stay as an ‘incredible challenge’
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio has been chatting about how he coped with spending six months longer than expected in orbit, breaking a record in the process......»»
Faster disaster: Climate change fuels "flash droughts", intense downpours and storms
The run of extreme weather events around the world seems to be never-ending. After the northern summer of extreme heat and disastrous fires, we've seen more exceptional autumn weather over Europe with record-breaking heat in the UK......»»
US accuses Google of "knowingly" breaking antitrust laws
Government lawyers have begun their case against Google by saying the firm knowingly "crossed antitrust lines" and then worked to cover what it was doing.Google pays to be the defaultA trial of the US versus Google has begun in Washington, DC, and ov.....»»
This team of legged robots could be the future of Mars exploration
We've sent wheeled rovers and even helicopters to Mars, but to explore its hidden depths, it will take robotic legwork......»»
Record-breaking Super Mario Bros. speedrun approaches robotic perfection
Runner is a modern-day John Henry, just 0.35 seconds from tool-assisted speedrun mark. Niftski making it look easy. In 2021, when speedrunner Niftski became the first person to complete Super Mario Bros. in under 4 minutes, 55 secon.....»»
Lowest price ever: 16-inch MacBook Pro with 32GB RAM drops to $1,849, plus $80 off AppleCare
A record-breaking discount is delivering the cheapest MacBook Pro 16-inch price on the M1 Pro model with 32GB of memory. Save $1,050 with combined instant and coupon savings.This model has 32GB of memory.Apple's M1 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro with 32GB o.....»»
Exposing Australia"s online trade in pest plants: Researchers find thousands of illegal advertisements
Do you buy plants online? You might be breaking the law without even knowing it......»»
Rocket Report: Japan launches Moon mission; Ariane 6 fires up in Kourou
Japan's mission will attempt to make a precise landing on the Moon next year. Enlarge / A Japanese H-IIA rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center with an X-ray astronomy satellite and a robotic Moon lander. (credit: Pho.....»»
UK experiencing longest September heat wave
Britain is experiencing a record-breaking period of hot September weather with Friday expected to be the fifth consecutive day of temperatures climbing above 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit)......»»
7 Best Sink Protector of 2023 | Sink Mats & Grids Reviewed
Are you worried about accidental slips that may ruin your delicate glassware or cause scratches to the kitchen washbowl? A sink protector is a perfect solution. Wash bowls today are crafted from copper, stainless steel, natural stone, ceramic, and fi.....»»
"American Horror Story: Delicate" trailer revels in the horror of pregnancy
The "American Horror Story: Delicate" trailer shows Anna (Emma Roberts) enduring horror of fertility treatments and pregnancy. The official trailer for American Horror Story: Delicate Part 1 is here, highlighting the unique horror of fertility.....»»
With 2,000 missing objects, the British Museum faces historic crisis of custodianship, but this case is far from unique
Since mid-August, the British Museum has been mired in a controversy over the theft of about 2,000 objects from its collections. The theft is suspected to be an inside job that took place over a period of 20 years. Alerted to the sale of alleged stol.....»»
What is geospatial intelligence? A geographer explains the powerful melding of maps and data
With record-breaking temperatures across the South, smoke from Canadian wildfires across the North, historic flooding in the Northeast and a powerful hurricane in the Southeast, the summer of 2023 has presented a range of threats to the safety of the.....»»
Researchers develop plasmonic nanotweezers to more rapidly trap potentially cancerous nanosized particles
Vanderbilt researchers have developed a way to more quickly and precisely trap nanoscale objects such as potentially cancerous extracellular vesicles using cutting-edge plasmonic nanotweezers......»»
Next major X-ray mission set to launch
The X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) is ready to launch on 7 September 2023 to observe the most energetic objects and events in the cosmos. In doing so, it will unveil the evolution of the universe and the structure of spacetime......»»
Fungi could be the answer to breaking down plastic junk
Enzymes that break down a polymer in wood can also handle polyethylene. Enlarge (credit: Anton Petrus) Plastic is becoming a plague on Earth. Not only are landfills bursting with it, but it has also polluted our oceans t.....»»
Preventing outer space from becoming a hazardous junkyard
As the number of objects launched into orbit grows, the EU is working to prevent debris from getting out of hand......»»
Meta Quest 3 firmware leak reveals big depth mapping upgrade
Get a glimpse of how the Meta Quest 3 is going to recognize objects around you and add them to mixed reality......»»
How data from a NASA lunar orbiter is preparing Artemis astronauts
When astronauts set off for a trip around the moon in 2024 with NASA's Artemis II mission, they will go primed with knowledge of lunar landmarks gathered by one of the Agency's premiere robotic missions to our nearest cosmic neighbor......»»
How To Use Blender To Design 3D Printed Parts That Fit Real World Objects
These tips and tricks will help you use Blender to get 3d printed parts that just fit, exactly how they should! The post How To Use Blender To Design 3D Printed Parts That Fit Real World Objects appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Ma.....»»