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A Soft Robotic Glove Restores Grip Strength to Weakened Hands

Bioservo describes the Carbonhand as "an innovative grip-strengthening glove designed to restore power to those with impaired hand function"Bioservo Individuals weakened by osteoarthritis or myositis may require assistance with daily tasks like watering plants, filling the kettle, or peeling potatoes. The Carbonhand robotic glove is designed to aid with these activities and is now available...

ChatGPT’s Diagnostic Accuracy is Comparable to that of ‘Dr. Google’

Credit: Pixabay According to a new study, ChatGPT is mediocre at diagnosing medical conditions, with an accuracy rate of only 49%. Researchers emphasize that their findings demonstrate AI should not be the sole source of medical information, underscoring the necessity of keeping the human element in healthcare. The ease of accessing online technology has led some...

Wall-Building Robot Considered for Constructing Blast Shields on the Moon

A rendering of a wall-building robot constructing a blast shield ring on the MoonPhoto credit to NASA, processing/scanning credit to Kipp Teague and NASA Johnson (image AS17-141–21610), edited Living on the Moon means that rockets will be your sole mode of transportation to Earth or Mars. However, each launch will create a storm of debris....

Earth-Sized Planet Found in Habitable Zone Nearby

Credit: Pixabay In a thrilling advancement for astronomy and the quest for extraterrestrial life, an international team of scientists has revealed the discovery of Gliese 12 b, a temperate, Earth-sized exoplanet located just 40 light-years away, which equates to a relatively close 378 trillion kilometers from Earth. Researchers globally, with significant contributions from McGill University and...

Rolls-Royce Gets $6M for Nuclear Space Reactor Development

The Micro-Reactor can be used for nuclear space propulsionRolls-Royce Rolls-Royce has received an additional £4.8 million (US$6.2 million) from the UK Space Agency (UKSA) to develop critical technology for a nuclear micro-reactor, potentially powering lunar bases and spacecraft propulsion in the future. In the 1969 science fiction film Doppelganger (also known as Journey to the Far...

Expired Medications Could Complicate Long Space Missions

Credit: Pixabay Medications used by astronauts on the International Space Station may not be sufficient for a three-year trip to Mars. A new Duke Health study reveals that over half of the medicines, including pain relievers, antibiotics, allergy medicines, and sleep aids, would expire before the astronauts' return to Earth. Astronauts might have to rely on...

China Aims to Deflect a Near-Earth Asteroid by 2030

Artist's impression of a giant asteroid hitting the Earth – something China hopes its upcoming mission will one day help preventDon Davis/NASA China is aiming to enter the field of planetary defense. A recent paper by the China National Space Administration (CNSA) reveals plans for a test mission in 2030 to deflect a small asteroid...

A Dune-Inspired Astronaut Suit Converts Urine into Drinkable Water

The new spacesuit design (illustrated) that collects urine and recycles it into drinking water weighs around 8 kilograms and can purify half a liter of water in five minutes.FREMAN SPACE TEAM (ILLUSTRATION), NASA Drawing inspiration from the desert-dwelling Fremen in the science fiction series Dune, who recycle their body's moisture with special suits called stillsuits,...

Chemical Discovery on Mars Suggests Origins of Life on Earth

Credit: Pixabay Just over ten years ago, a robotic rover on Mars provided a long-awaited answer to a critical question: it confirmed the presence of organic material buried in the sediment of the planet's ancient lakebeds. Since then, we have continued to discover organic molecules on Mars, distributed in a manner indicating widespread carbon chemistry on...

How to Watch the Inaugural Flight of the Ariane 6 Heavy Lift Rocket

Artist's concept of Ariane 6 lifting offESA Europe will re-enter the heavy lift rocket market on July 9, 2024, with the maiden flight of the Ariane 6, which will carry nearly a dozen satellites and experiments. The launch window at Kourou, French Guiana, begins at 2:00 pm EDT. Here's how you can watch. ESA has eagerly...