The GRIP-tape gripper extends its measuring-tape fingers to grasp an orangeUC San DiegoSteel measuring tape is a fascinating material: it can maintain its shape when extended, yet it’s flexible enough to bend under pressure. Researchers have harnessed this unique combination of stiffness and flexibility to create an innovative new robotic gripper, ideal for handling...
Wind turbine blades are absolutely enormous, and those from the 1990s that are now at the end of their life are hard to recycleEnrique / PixabayRecycling massive wind turbine blades challenges researchers because they use ultra-durable materials designed to withstand harsh conditions for decades.However, researchers at Washington State University have developed a smart way to take...
A user is able to "grab" the car hologram and manipulate itPublic University of NavarraRemember that scene in Iron Man 2 where Tony Stark manipulates virtual 3D elements with his hands—moving, pinching, swiping, and tossing holograms through the air? That felt futuristic in 2010. But what about 2025?While we're not quite at Stark-level tech...
Because of its energy-efficient design, it is estimated that the robot could carry 10 times the weight of a same-sized conventional flying robotMelanie Gonick, MITFlying robots have several advantages over ground-based ones, but they typically consume a lot of energy. A new experimental robot offers a clever solution: instead of walking or flying traditionally,...
Credit: DepositphotosRecent observations have corrected a long-held misconception regarding the length of a day on Uranus.New, more accurate measurements of the planet's rotation have revealed that a full day on Uranus lasts 17 hours, 14 minutes, and 52 seconds. This is 28 seconds longer than previously estimated, based on data gathered by Voyager 2...
Credit: DepositphotosWhen thinking about lung cancer risk, most people likely associate it with smoking or air pollution. However, recent research has uncovered a surprising connection between the disease and the quality of our diets.Glycogen's Role in Lung Cancer DevelopmentResearchers from the University of Florida and the University of Kentucky have identified that glycogen, a...
Credit: DepositphotosA new type of chewing gum has shown the potential to "trap" and neutralize certain influenza and herpes viruses, based on recent studies conducted by scientists from the US and Finland.Herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2), which are responsible for causing oral herpes, are among the most widespread infections globally....
The M1 Max projector takes Google TV viewing to the backyard, sans cableViewSonicAs we highlighted in our recent review of the Freedo, warmer evenings up north often mean taking entertainment outdoors. ViewSonic’s latest portable projector offers a compact, palm-sized design, enhanced by Harman Kardon audio and mounted on a 360-degree 3-in-1 stand.ViewSonic's Vision for...
Zenvo has been developing the Mjølner V12 for years, and the first complete model is the next step toward getting Aurora hypercars speeding around tracks and highwaysZenvoDo you recall the Mjølner? Not the mythical hammer of Thor, but the ground-shaking V12 engine that Danish hypercar manufacturer Zenvo has been developing. Well, scratch off the...
The EarthRover Mini, doing its best to look hugeFrodoBotsAlways wanted to drive a Mars rover? Well, unfortunately, that's not possible. However, you can buy and operate a four-wheeled rover that can be controlled from anywhere on the planet through 4G cellular networks. And, aptly enough, it's called the EarthRover.Built on Advanced Technology from Leading...
