Credit: PixaobayScientists have discovered that by substituting a portion of sand with discarded coffee grounds – a substantial organic waste generated in significant quantities, typically destined for landfills – concrete can be fortified by 30%. This technique not only reinforces the concrete but also lessens the demand for natural resources such as sand, aligning...
The robot moves at a speed of 6 km/h (3.7 mph) using only the motion of the treadmill passing beneath it to keep runningAlain Herzog/EPFLIn recent times, there has been a surge in quadruped "robotic dogs," but they typically rely on control motors to sustain their running movements. In contrast, a novel experimental version...
Credit: PixaobayResearch conducted by the University of Cambridge reveals that the impact of robots on company profits follows a 'U-shaped' pattern. Initially, as companies adopt robots at low levels, their profit margins tend to decline. However, as robot adoption increases, profit margins start to rise again, eventually leading to higher profits.An Analysis of Industry...
A recent study indicates that probiotics may improve cognitive function and potentially prevent age-related cognitive decline by modulating the gut microbiome. Particularly in individuals with mild cognitive impairment, shifts in gut microbiome composition, such as decreases in the abundance of Prevotella bacteria, correlated with improved cognitive scores. Credit: PixaobayRecent research highlights the gut's crucial role in...
A robotic hand. Credit: PixaobayScientists at the California's University San Diego have developed a novel approach, inspired by human dexterity, to enable a robotic hand to rotate objects solely through touch, eliminating the need for visual input.The team equipped a four-fingered robotic hand with 16 touch sensors on its palm and fingers. These...
Credit: PixaobayResearchers have created a range of robotic systems and planners that empower robots to expedite exploration, venture into uncharted territories, and generate highly precise and detailed maps. These systems enable robots to achieve these tasks autonomously, navigating and mapping without any human intervention.Carnegie Mellon University's Autonomous Robotics TeamHowever, a team of researchers from...
Swarming robots avoid collisions, traffic jams. Credit: Northwestern UniversityThe International Journal of Computational Science and Engineering recently published a groundbreaking study presenting a fresh approach to autonomous robot navigation. This innovative method can prevent collisions and accidents across diverse applications in various environments, including industrial buildings, warehouses, agricultural fields, urban self-driving vehicles, search and...
Credit: istockThose residing in close proximity to an airport or directly beneath the flight path of incoming and outgoing jets often yearn for the opportunity to listen to Simon and Garfunkel's "The Sound of Silence."The impact of airplane noise is severe, as demonstrated by various studies and reports. In a 2022 study conducted in...
Tetraspanin 8 is localized at the plasma membrane of mucin-secreting cells. Credit: Nature Communications (2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-39277-9.In a recent study, scientists from the Center for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona investigated how cells execute the controlled release of mucins and insulin, two vital proteins for human health. Their findings were published in the journal Nature Communications.Mucins: Guardians...
Credit: Florida Atlantic University.A special glove has been created to help people who play the piano and have had a stroke. This glove is made of soft materials and uses clever technology to improve the movement of the hand. When someone has a stroke, it can be hard for them to do everyday things...
