Credit: Depositphotos While most people are familiar with the traditional five senses (touch, sight, hearing, smell, and taste), not everyone is aware of our additional sense known as interoception. Interoception pertains to our perception of the body's internal state. It enables us to sense and comprehend internal signals regulating crucial bodily functions such as hunger, thirst,...
Emo the robotic head can anticipate when a human is about to smileColumbia Engineering According to a recent study, the development of a robot named Emo, capable of detecting human smiles and responding with its own, could mark significant progress in creating robots with improved communication abilities that foster human trust. Although progress in large language...
In the realm of agriculture, economic instability stands as one of the most formidable challenges faced by farmers worldwide. This instability not only impacts the livelihoods of farmers but also poses a significant barrier to achieving more sustainable food production practices. In this article, we delve into the realities, challenges, and potential solutions related...
The Solar Eclipse The 2024 Solar Eclipse is a rare and scientific opportunity that will provide a unique and awe-inspiring experience for millions of people across North America. This event occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, causing a momentary disruption of the Earth's natural rhythms. As the eclipse takes place,...
Credit: Pixabay The International Space Station has a limited lifespan, prompting NASA to invest hundreds of millions of dollars into potential successors. Among these prospects is Orbital Reef, a collaborative project between Blue Origin, led by Jeff Bezos, and Sierra Space. NASA announced on Wednesday that Orbital Reef achieved four significant milestones in its crucial technologies,...
Surgeons Nahel Elias (left) and Tatsuo Kawai (right) performing the landmark transplantation surgery of a pig kidney into a human patientMassachusetts General Hospital For the first time, a genetically modified pig kidney has been successfully implanted into a living patient. The recipient is reportedly recovering well weeks after the procedure, sparking optimism for a larger...
Credit: Pixabay Our fondness for coffee results in millions of tons of discarded coffee grounds annually. Scientists have been exploring methods to utilize them, and we now have another addition to the list: research demonstrates that old coffee grounds can absorb bentazone, an agricultural herbicide. If the technology can be advanced, it would address two environmental...
The 27-ft-high curvy Phoenix House is now on display in Austin, TexasIcon Icon's latest 3D construction printer can construct two-story concrete buildings quicker and more cost-effectively than its previous Vulcan printer. This technology has been utilized to erect a 27-foot-high structure named Phoenix House, currently showcased in Austin, Texas. Since debuting its inaugural 3D-printed house at...
Credit: Canvas Apple is talking to Google about using Google's new artificial intelligence called Gemini in the next iPhone. This is because Apple wants to keep up with the latest technology trends that are changing the tech world. These talks are just starting, and they haven't decided exactly what they'll do yet, according to three people...
The SKOOTR bot gets around on three motorized legs, with a large freely rotating sphere providing additional stabilityUniversity of Michigan/Hung, Adu and Moore A team of researchers from the University of Michigan has created SKOOTR, a three-legged robot that skates and shuffles, enabling it to roll as it walks. SKOOTR can maneuver in any direction...
