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.....»»
EcoFlow Blade Review: Great robot mower, for very specific lawns
The EcoFlow Blade robotic lawnmower will save you a lot of trouble this summer, given you're willing to handle the cost and have the right kind of lawn.With many appliances becoming "smart" every year — often needlessly — it's refreshing to see a.....»»
Pulsars could help map the black hole at the center of the Milky Way
The theory of general relativity (GR), proposed by Einstein over a century ago, remains one of the most well-known scientific postulates of all time. This theory, which explains how spacetime curvature is altered in the presence of massive objects, r.....»»
Sun-watching Proba-3 formation flyers tested for take-off
ESA's pair of sun-watching Proba-3 satellites have been placed in take-off configuration, one on top of the other, for testing in simulated launch and space conditions at IABG in Germany, ahead of their planned lift-off next year......»»
In burned-out groves of giant sequoias, crews plant seeds of hope; will they survive?
The worker stabbed the loamy soil with a hoedad, dropped in a delicate sequoia seedling and tamped the dirt tight around it. As he moved on to the next spot, and then the next, the hillside of the Alder Creek Grove slowly filled with small clumps of.....»»
Study: River Maas contained as many as 84,000 plastic objects per hour during flood
During the 2021 flood, over one hundred times the normal volume of plastic waste was carried through the river Maas. Researchers counted up to 84,000 plastic objects per hour in the Maas. This is revealed in a publication by Wageningen hydrologists t.....»»
How antelopes under threat from the climate crisis have responded to rising temperatures
The climate crisis is turning the temperature up all over the world, but in southern Africa, the rise has been particularly concerning. Wild animals dependent on delicate ecosystems which are already dry, so that food and water scarcity limits their.....»»
Lowest price ever: 16-inch MacBook Pro with 32GB RAM plunges 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.....»»
Of mice and matriarchs: The female-led societies of the animal kingdom
Queen Elizabeth II's record-breaking long reign was exceptional in many ways—not least because England has been ruled by men for most of the last thousand years. Until recently, the crown was passed to the monarch's eldest son and daughters were ma.....»»
Breaking barriers: Advancements in meta-holographic display enable ultraviolet domain holograms
The term meta means a concept of transcendence or surpassing, and when applied to materials, metamaterials encompass artificially engineered substances that exhibit properties not naturally found in the environment. Metasurfaces, characterized by the.....»»
EU proposes breaking up Google over anti-competition concerns
In a preliminary report into Google's alleged anti-competitive practices, the European Union says it believes breaking up the company could be essential.The European Commission has been investigating Google's ad business, and specifically its market.....»»
Researchers succeed in arranging nanoscale quantum sensors on desired targets
University of Tokyo scientists have achieved the delicate task of arranging quantum sensors at a nanoscale, allowing them to detect extremely small variations in magnetic fields. The high-resolution quantum sensors will have potential uses in quantum.....»»
This deal saves you $100 on this popular robotic pool cleaner
The Aiper Seagull SE robotic pool cleaner, which can clean the bottom of your pool without any wires and hoses, is currently on sale from Amazon for just $200......»»
Elizabeth Holmes objects to government requesting she pay $250 a month to victims after prison
Elizabeth Holmes, the disgraced former Theranos CEO, has "limited financial means" and should not be forced to pay $250 a month to victims of her crimes after she is released from prison, her lawyers argued in a court filing on Monday......»»
15-inch MacBook Air review roundup: Big screen, big value
The first reviews for the 15-inch MacBook Air have started to come in, with the general consensus being that offers a much-wanted larger display without breaking the bank.15-inch MacBook AirApple introduced its 15-inch MacBook Air during the WWDC key.....»»
“Lensed” supernova could shed light on fundamental forces shaping Universe
Such objects could help refine models for Hubble Constant, dark energy, and dark matter. Enlarge / Gravitational lensing has revealed a previously unknown supernova explosion more than 4 billion light-years away. (credit: Joel Jo.....»»
Astronomers discover supernova explosion through rare "cosmic magnifying glasses"
According to Einstein's general theory of relativity, time and space are fused together in a quantity known as spacetime. The theory suggests that massive objects, like a galaxy or galaxy clusters, can cause spacetime to curve......»»
Daily deals: $25 AirTag, 25% off select Sonos speakers, $29 Mophie Powerstation XXL Power Bank
Today's top offers include up to 71% off games, a half-price Ariawave 36 Qt Air Fryer Oven, $10 off the Logitech Lift for Business ergonomic mouse, and more.Get an AirTag for just $25. The AppleInsider team combs the web for unbeatable deals at onlin.....»»
Porsche builds itself a 900-volt hypercar as a 75th birthday present
It promises record-breaking Nürburgring times and recharging in 10 minutes. Enlarge / The Mission X is Porsche's idea of what its next high-end sports car might be. (credit: Porsche) Carmaker Porsche turns 75 this year......»»
Taiwan equipment suppliers eyeing orders for iPhone RF peripheral IC testing
Taiwan-based semiconductor tool vendors stand a chance of breaking into the supply chain for Apple's iPhones by supplying RF peripheral IC test equipment, according to industry sources......»»
Not your average space explosion: Very long baseline array finds classical novae are anything but simple
While studying classical novae using the National Radio Astronomy Observatory's Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA), a graduate researcher uncovered evidence showing that the objects may have been erroneously typecast as simple. The new observations, whi.....»»