In its compact quadrupedal form, ANYmal looks like a robot dog on wheelsSwiss Mile Swiss Mile's ANYmal robot is an impressive creation with the ability to navigate as a wheeled quadruped or stand upright on its hind legs, utilizing its front wheels as hands. Currently, it is acquiring skills for practical tasks, adding a touch...
Credit: Pixaobay The idea that reducing meat consumption enhances cardiovascular health is not groundbreaking, but previous studies affirming this have often been hindered by confounding factors like genetics, background, and lifestyle. Now, researchers have minimized many of these variables by conducting a study on identical twins, comparing the effects of a healthy omnivore diet with...
Artist's concept of the Franco-Italian Moon habitatThales Alenia France and Italy are joining forces to create a facility for upcoming moon bases. The Franco-Italian technology company Thales Alenia Space and the Italian Space Agency (ASI) have entered into a contract to design the Multi-Purpose Habitat (MPH) for NASA's Artemis project. In recent aerospace endeavors, considerable focus...
Adaptation of the Brain in Response to Deprivation of Key Sensory Information.Credit: AtlasbyAtlas Studio/Shutterstock. In the quiet corners of Minnesota lies a room that has baffled those who dare to enter for more than 45 minutes. Orfield Laboratories in Minneapolis boasts the Guinness World Record for the quietest place on Earth—the anechoic chamber. Despite its...
Credit: Depositphotos A recently developed aqueous lubricant technology, aimed at assisting individuals experiencing dry mouth, has demonstrated laboratory test results indicating it is between four and five times more efficient than currently available commercial products. Crafted by researchers from the University of Leeds, this saliva substitute is characterized by its ability to effectively hydrate the...
In contrast to most other toppers, the Hardsider is a two-piece design so owners can remove the sleeper roof and use it as a bed rack Hardsider The rising trend of hard-sided pop-up pickup campers and camping toppers in the early 2020s is evident through new launches such as Oru Designs Bruin, Cube Series QB, and...
The robot dog armed and readyUS Marine Corps If 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 OpenCap app allows clinicians to gain the 'superpower' of seeing below the surface, without expensive equipmentOpenCap By utilizing synchronized video captured using a pair of smartphones, scientists have developed an open-source motion-capture application. This app collects data on human movements and employs artificial intelligence for swift analysis, making it suitable for clinical applications like...
The Magnus effect arises from a localized compression of the viscoelastic fluid's structure (illustrated in blue), causing it to shift sideways as the particle undergoes rotation. This shift results in a force that acts perpendicular to the particle's direction of motion. Credit: Niklas Windbacher, Bechinger Research Group. Whether you're familiar with the Magnus effect, you've...
Fourier is working to ship 100 GR-1 robots to early customers by the end of the yearFourier Intelligence While Tesla's Optimus robot demonstrates fresh skills in sorting and balancing during one-legged yoga, Fourier Intelligence, a Singaporean firm, has unveiled a video revealing the manufacturing journey of its incredibly robust GR-1 humanoid. Fourier asserts that the GR-1...
