Credit: Harvard GazetteStroke stands as a major contributor to long-term disability on a global scale. Annually, over 15 million individuals worldwide suffer strokes, with three-quarters of survivors encountering arm and hand impairments, weakness, or paralysis.Post-stroke, many rely predominantly on their stronger arm for everyday activities, even when their weaker arm could regain function. This...
Credit: UnsplashShielding Batteries with Cosmetics. Xanthan gum, sourced from plants like cabbage and renowned for its carbohydrate makeup, traditionally acts as a natural barrier in beauty products. In a recent innovation, this substance has been repurposed to create a protective layer for battery electrodes, deviating from its typical skincare application.Shielding Batteries with Cosmetics: a...
The robot dog armed and readyUS Marine CorpsIf you find the concept of robot dogs equipped with flamethrowers impressive, consider the idea of a robot dog carrying an anti-tank rocket launcher on its back. This unique research concept was put to the test at the US Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in California...
The method can accurately detect shifts in the barrel's position, as minute as a few millimeters. Credit: RUB, MarquardAn international research team has developed an innovative method for capturing highly secure and precise snapshots of room contents using radio antennas and mirrors. This groundbreaking technology has a wide range of potential applications, with a...
In a world where innovation often centers around entirely new materials and manufacturing techniques, StructCode presents a novel approach to unlocking hidden potential within everyday objects. Crafted by researchers at MIT, this ingenious concept combines laser-cutting techniques with common materials like wood to store data discreetly within object joints and living hinges.The Superman Analogy: A...
Featuring enhancements such as seats that pivot between stretcher-equipped patients and machine guns aimed at potential threats, the Combat Rescue Helicopter is poised for potential service deployment as early as the coming year. Credit: LOCKHEED MARTIN.In the world of military aviation, the HH-60W, the US Air Force's latest helicopter, starkly contrasts many warbirds. While...
Credit: EVGENY ARININ.The traditional traffic light, a century-old design, is an iconic symbol for controlling road traffic. However, the evolving transportation landscape, including autonomous vehicles, demands an innovative approach to traffic signage.Russian industrial designer Evgeny Arinin has presented a concept that challenges conventional traffic signals by combining information from multiple signs into one intuitive signal....
Computer render of the ER GMLRS taking offLockheed MartinLockheed Martin has achieved a significant milestone by conducting successful tests on their latest missile innovation. The next-generation Extended-Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (ER GMLRS) set a new record, covering a remarkable distance of 150 kilometers (approximately 93 miles) during trials at the White Sands...
The sun and the sea, both bountiful and freely available, are at the heart of a groundbreaking project aiming to create vertical sea farms that float on the ocean. These farms have the potential to produce fresh water for drinking and agriculture in a self-sufficient manner, all without human intervention. A world-first initiative by researchers...
Credit: DepositphotosThe US Deputy Secretary of Defense has initiated a groundbreaking initiative called the "Replicator" program, aimed at rapidly deploying a large number of intelligent autonomous combat drones within 18-24 months to serve as a deterrent against a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan.Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks, in a recent keynote address, explained...
