Algae-Based Material Could Create Sustainable Clothing for Fashion Industry and Space Exploration

Medicine & Technology May 05, 2021

Algae-based material could be the answer to the growing pollution that the fashion industry has been contributing, which takes 200 years for a fabric to decompose.

Nose Cartilage Made From 3D Bioprinting; Safer, Easier Alternative For Skin Cancer Patients

May 05, 2021

Researchers from the University of Alberta in Canada have devised a 3D bioprinting technique that allows the fabrication of custom-shaped cartilage, like nose cartilage, for use in surgical procedures.

Solar Power: What's Keeping Airports from Turning Into Giant Solar Farms?

May 04, 2021

Solar power is being used as an energy source in over 100 airports around the world. With the empty spaces airports have, why not turn them into massive solar farms?

Sky Ladder, Manned Lunar Rover: Chinese Scientists Announce Ideas for Moon Transport

Apr 24, 2021

Chinese scientists are looking for new and innovative ways to bring people to and from the moon - including a "sky ladder" and a manned lunar rover - in a new video released Saturday, April 24.

MIT Study Counts Pedestrians to Guide Urban Planning

Apr 23, 2021

A new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) estimates foot traffic in cities in an effort to help city planners and developers study not only vehicle movement, but the flow of people more accurately.

Creepy Eyecam Webcam Looks, Moves Like A Real Eye

Apr 13, 2021

Scientists from Germany created Eyecam, a creepy webcam that looks and moves like a real eye to show that people are surrounded by webcams that they are not even aware of, which sparks discussion on privacy issues on sensing devices.

Facing "The Challenges of Tomorrow": French Army Tests Spot the Robot Dog for Military Applications

Apr 11, 2021

Boston Dynamics' four-legged robot dog "Spot" is testing the waters for a new application - undergoing evaluations at a French military school for potential use in combat scenarios.

Uran-9, Russian Robotic Tanks Slated to be Deployed "Soon" Despite Flaws During Syrian Tests

Apr 10, 2021

Despite Ukraine's war fears and disappointing test results in Syria, Russia announces that Uran-9 will be deployed 'soon' and has addressed all previously identified issues.

Spacing in Text Logos Affect Customer Opinion, Here's What Designers Should Do

Apr 07, 2021

While logos often serve as the face of a company, a new study suggests that designing compact logos encourages favorable brand evaluations by suggesting product safety, according to a new study.

New Technology Could Power Wearables Only Using Body Heat

Apr 06, 2021

One persisting limitation for these gadgets, however, is the need to charge them - and new technology could soon overcome this restriction.

Scientists Release "More Accurate" Representations of Ancient Hominids

Apr 06, 2021

Pushing for more accurate depictions of the ancient human ancestors, scientists published new standards for representing extinct hominids in a bid to overcome artistic bias.

A New Use for Crab Shells: Chitin-Based Nanocarbon for Sustainable Electronics

Apr 02, 2021

In the ongoing pursuit for materials for electronic devices, researchers turn to the natural world in order to find alternatives that solve the issues of cost and availability - and crab shells might offer a solution.

Engineers Develop A Robot That Can Sense Hidden, Blocked Targets

Apr 02, 2021

A team led by MIT is trying "to give robots superhuman perception" with a new design.