Credit: PixabayThis Thursday night, for the first time in nearly two-and-a-half years, the Moon will put on a stunning celestial display, glowing in a deep red hue.What was once seen as a harbinger of doom is now a perfect reason to step outside and witness the wonders of nature. So grab a blanket and...
The new hybrid robotic hand blends soft and rigid parts with touch-sensitive technology, allowing for precise and flexible object handling. Credit: Sriramana Sankar / Johns Hopkins UniversityJohns Hopkins University engineers have created a groundbreaking prosthetic hand that can delicately grip plush toys, securely hold water bottles, and handle other everyday objects with human-like precision....
A new device called e-Taste could soon let you taste your video game foodDepositphotosVirtual reality excels at engaging sight and sound, while developers continue making progress with touch. Even smell is beginning to play a role—for better or worse. That leaves one final sense: taste. Whether or not people truly want to experience flavors...
Image Credits:FigureFigure plans to introduce its humanoid robots into homes earlier than anticipated. CEO Brett Adcock announced on Thursday that the Bay Area robotics startup will begin "alpha testing" its Figure 02 robot in home environments later in 2025. He attributed the accelerated timeline to the company’s "generalist" Vision-Language-Action (VLA) model, Helix.Adcock’s statement comes...
Credit: PixabayIt’s been just under two years since OpenAI introduced ChatGPT to the public, allowing anyone online to collaborate with an AI on tasks ranging from poetry and schoolwork to drafting letters for their landlord.Today, ChatGPT is just one of several advanced large language models (LLMs) capable of responding to basic queries in a...
Credit: PixabayA recent report reveals that nearly half of U.S. adults are unaware of updated health guidelines stating that the risks of taking daily low-dose aspirin outweigh its benefits.That looks like a solid subheading. Do you need any refinements, or are you looking for a paraphrased version?The findings come from a survey conducted in...
Kamado Joe included several thoughtful features on this grill, including an easy-to-open lid and locking wheels on the steel cartKamado JoeKamado Joe’s latest grill is built for pitmasters who need ample space for large meals and enjoy the ease of high-tech features in their grilling tools.In fact, the Kamado Joe Big Joe Konnected Joe...
Credit: PixabayThe bacteria in your mouth affect more than just your teeth and gums—they may also play a role in brain function. A study of 55 people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) found that those with higher levels of Neisseria bacteria performed better on tests of working memory, executive function, and visual attention. Even...
Credit: PixabayResearchers have identified how a specific protein, DUSP6, influences the growth and spread of colon cancer, offering new insights into why this type of cancer can be aggressive in certain patients. This discovery not only advances our understanding of colorectal cancer (CRC) but also reveals a promising treatment target.Cancer cells rely on various...
A test rover equipped with the new metal alloy tires takes on simulated Martian terrain at the Airbus Mars Yard in the UKNASAIf you ever find yourself cruising around Mars in need of a tire replacement, it might resemble NASA and Goodyear’s innovative new design. The tire's mesh cage structure is built to endure...
