Scientists are creating a robotic exoskeleton platform to address the constraints of treadmills utilized in the rehabilitation of stroke survivors experiencing walking difficulties.
Credit: ACS Nano (2024). DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c11197 A collaborative effort between material scientists from Sun Yat-sen University and Dalian University of Technology in China has demonstrated the ability to manipulate the movement of a single water droplet by incorporating a magnetic particle inside it and controlling an electromagnet's activation. This research was published in the journal ACS Nano. The...
The MoodCapture app could allow people with major depressive disorder to maintain control of their condition. Credit: Depositphotos Measuring the severity of major depression can be difficult for individuals experiencing it. However, in the near future, a smartphone app utilizing artificial intelligence to analyze facial expressions may provide insight into one's condition. Developed by scientists at...
90% of US-manufactured tattoo inks had major labeling discrepanciesCredit: Pixaobay Researchers examining tattoo inks from both prominent and lesser-known American manufacturers have discovered that 90% of them contain undisclosed ingredients, some of which have known health implications. These findings underscore the necessity for stricter manufacturing regulations concerning tattoo inks. However, tattoos serve as expressions of self,...
Engineers Employ AI to Manage Fusion Power Integration into the Grid. Credit: Google DeepMind Deep within the confines of the tokamak, a toroidal chamber sculpted to embrace the marvels of nuclear fusion, hydrogen atoms collide with immense force, birthing a searing plasma hotter than the sun. Nuclear fusion is key to sustainable energy, leveraging hydrogen isotopes,...
SEAS researchers have devised a multiscale strategy enabling particle-reinforced rubber to withstand high loads and deter crack propagation over multiple uses. In the image above, cracks expand in the left sample, whereas cracks in the right sample, crafted from the multiscale material, remain unchanged after 350,000 cycles. Credit: Suo Group/Harvard SEAS Researchers at the...
Teledyne FLIR, a defense contractor, has introduced its latest thermal sniper scope capable of tracking its own bullets during both day and night operations, with a range of up to 2,200 meters (1.3 miles). Debuting at the annual SHOT Show in Las Vegas, the ThermoSight HISS-HD empowers snipers and machine gunners to engage distant...
Credit: Unsplash. An international team of scientists, led by researchers from Oregon State University, has proposed a groundbreaking "restorative" pathway to navigate humanity away from the dire ecological and social consequences of climate change. Utilizing a unique 500-year dataset, the team suggests that their paradigm-shifting plan not only outlines a new trajectory for society but also contributes...
The Flippy 2 robotic burger and fries chef has now got its own autonomous restaurantMiso Robotics Soon, at the upcoming CaliExpress by Flippy, you'll place your order on a screen and witness robots operating the burger grill and fry baskets to serve your food. No human involvement is required, eliminating the need for tired employees...
Google's Gemini AI represents the next step-change in a wildly accelerating fieldGoogle Google has introduced its impressive next-generation Gemini AI, asserting its superiority over OpenAI's GPT-4 and human experts in nearly all significant evaluations. Gemini AI demonstrates proficiency in comprehending images, video, audio, text, and code, with plans to acquire additional senses in the future. Scoring...
