The Palletrone flies at roughly chest height and keeps the upper cargo platform level while a human operator pushes it aroundSeoulTech Whether you're at the mall or moving items around the office, you've probably encountered a cart with a faulty wheel. Help may soon arrive in the form of a flying cart called the Palletrone. The...
Credit: Pixabay A recent report from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) warns that the world's oceans are nearing a level of acidity that could jeopardize marine life and climate stability. The report outlines nine key factors essential for maintaining the planet's capacity to support life. Recent years have seen human activity push the...
A new study demonstrates a possible way to deflect an Earthbound asteroidDepositphotos Asteroids pose a serious threat to Earth, as history has shown – just ask the dinosaurs. Scientists at Sandia National Laboratories have now demonstrated a potential method for diverting a dangerous asteroid using X-rays. NASA's Current Defense Measures NASA has already taken proactive steps to...
ABENICS can roll, pitch, and yaw in every directionYamagata University At its core, this system created at Yamagata University in Japan utilizes a "simple" cross-spherical gear combined with a monopole gear to manage pitch, roll, and yaw. This mimics the full range of motion found in a human rotator cuff (the shoulder). Thanks to innovative...
Cows that were fed a modified form of halloysite clay had up to 30% less methane in their burps. Credit: Pixabay If you’re not aware, methane from cow burps significantly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. However, a recent study suggests a potential solution: feeding cows clay can cut their methane emissions by more than 30%. Yes,...
Credit: Pixabay A 70-year-old Alabama man recently passed away in a Florida hospital after a surgeon mistakenly removed his liver instead of his spleen. Such errors, known as "never events" because they should never occur, are unfortunately more common than they should be. Never events include operating on the wrong organ or side of the body, inserting...
A study at Edith Cowan University demonstrated that middle-aged and older Australian adults with elevated blood pressure significantly reduced their blood pressure by consuming four servings daily of cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and kale, compared to root and squash vegetables. This effect is attributed to compounds such as glucosinolates found primarily in cruciferous vegetables,...
Unlike some other experimental suction-based adhesive patches, the octopus-inspired AMOS patch should be relatively easy to produce on a commercial scaleKAUST Sensors like electrocardiogram (EEG) electrodes can be lifesaving, but the adhesive patches used to attach them can sometimes damage the skin. A new experimental medical patch tackles this problem by using octopus-inspired suckers. Unlike traditional...
Consuming food with nutrient value triggers the release of a feel-good chemical by the brainDepositphotos Researchers have uncovered an intriguing connection between the gut and brain: consuming nutritious food triggers the release of the feel-good chemical serotonin. This discovery paves the way for potential new treatments for eating disorders. Recent studies have highlighted the significant link...
The thinker: A new o1 model, pictured here using generative tools, greatly expands ChatGPT's planning, thinking and reasoning capabilities OpenAI has launched its groundbreaking new AI model, o1, now integrated into ChatGPT. This latest release "thinks" before responding, outperforming both previous models and Ph.D. experts in solving complex problems. It seemed like OpenAI was giving us...
