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Tiny self-Powered Robot Breaks Speed, Agility Record with Simple Design

Applied Science, Robotics /

Standing under 1.5 inches tall—about the height of a LEGO minifigure—the world’s smallest self-contained bipedal robot can start on its own, walk over half a mile per hour, turn, skip, and climb small steps using only its built-in battery, actuator, and control system. Nicknamed “Zippy” by its creators, the robot is the latest development from […]

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Why Fingers Wrinkle in Water may Finally Have an Explanation

Healthcare, Medicine /

After discovering the blood vessels responsible for finger wrinkles in water, young readers of The Conversation’s Curious Kids series had more questions for scientists: “Do the wrinkles always form the same way?” one reader asked. Curiosity Sparks a Scientific Investigation “I thought, ‘I haven’t the foggiest clue!‘” recalls Guy German, a biomedical engineer from Binghamton

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InventWood is on the Verge of Mass-Producing Wood Stronger than Steel

Climatology, Earth Science /

It may sound like science fiction, but it originates from a lab in Maryland. In 2018, Liangbing Hu, a materials scientist at the University of Maryland, developed a method to transform regular wood into a material stronger than steel. At first, it appeared to be another eye-catching discovery that might never leave the lab. “People

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Discovery of a Resilience-Boosting Molecule May Help Slow the Progression of Parkinson’s Disease

Healthcare, Medicine /

A new study has uncovered a method to prevent cell death, potentially paving the way for treatments that could slow the progression of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s. Apoptosis, the body’s ancient “cell suicide” mechanism, is controlled by interactions within the BCL-2 protein family. While some of these proteins support cell survival, others initiate cell

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Robotics Company Unveils Next-gen AI for Robotic Arms

Applied Science, Robotics /

Dyna Robotics, a startup specializing in AI-driven robotics, is preparing to launch a new embodied AI model for robotic arms, which it describes as a “major breakthrough.” The model, Dynamism v1 (DYNA-1), enables robotic arms to perform high-precision tasks autonomously over extended periods. To evaluate its performance, DYNA-1 was tasked with continuously folding napkins for

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Modular Carbon Capture Technology Reduces Cargo Ship CO₂ Emissions by 70%

Environmental Science, Science /

The oceans may be getting a little cleaner with the commercial launch of the Carbon Capture Solution (CCS) system, developed by technology company Wärtsilä. This modular system claims to capture up to 70% of the carbon dioxide emitted from cargo ship exhausts. Growing Pressure to Cut Emissions Driven by environmental concerns or the need to

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What Caused this Humanoid Robot to Malfunction and Almost Harm its Handlers?

Robotics, Science /

A disturbing video making waves on social media seems to show a chilling scenario straight out of science fiction: a humanoid robot going rogue. The brief clip captures the robot malfunctioning, thrashing its limbs erratically, and coming dangerously close to two people working nearby. The robot in question is thought to be the Unitree H1—a

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Does Cannabis Affect Sperm Quality? New Study Reveals Surprising Results

Healthcare, Medicine /

As cannabis becomes legal in many parts of the US, attention is turning from the ethics of its use to its health effects. Recent research indicates that smoking cannabis does not reduce sperm quality, contradicting findings from some previous studies. Study Analyzes Semen Samples from 921 Men to Assess Sperm Quality The study, conducted by

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