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

TECH & INNOVATION 04.10.2021 22:11 PM

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

04.07.2021 06:25 AM

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.

Wearable Devices Without Charging Possible? New Technology May Use Body Heat for Power

04.06.2021 06:55 AM

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

Beyond Artistic Bias: Scientists Release "More Accurate" Representations of Ancient Hominids

04.06.2021 01:03 AM

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

04.02.2021 02:34 AM

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.

Robots With Superhuman Perception Can Sense Hidden, Blocked Targets

04.02.2021 00:37 AM

A team led by MIT is trying "to give robots superhuman perception" with a new design. Robots have been developed with various senses, often depending on their intended application - from vision, touch, and even smell and taste.

Researchers Manipulate Antimatter With Laser for the First Time

03.31.2021 22:56 PM

For the first time, scientists from the ALPHA collaboration at CERN reported successfully manipulating antimatter using a laser system - potentially changing antimatter research and guide future experiments on the field.

NASA’s Psyche Mission Achieves Key Milestone With Arrival of Key Component

03.29.2021 21:12 PM

NASA's Psyche Mission achieved a key milestone with the arrival of a key component at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory ahead of the asteroid-targeted spacecraft's targeted August 2022 launch.

NASA Orion Spacecraft Successfully Completes First Water Drop Test

03.28.2021 00:20 AM

NASA has successfully completed the first water drop test for the Orion spacecraft, which will carry astronauts to the Moon and beyond as a part of the Artemis missions.

Drug Carrying Micro-Robots Treat Mice Brain Tumors, Study Says

03.24.2021 21:20 PM

Researchers developed a microscopic robot that can reach the brain and deliver cancer-fighting drugs to targeted tumors in mice.

New "Map of Life" Shows Where Over 369 Undiscovered Species Might Still Thrive

03.24.2021 03:28 AM

Maps have been used to mark territories and more importantly, treasure. The new Map of Life, however, marks locations where Earth's undiscovered species are most likely to be found.

Driverless Air Taxis Could Fly Tourists to Restaurants 100-Feet Above the Ground

03.23.2021 05:32 AM

A groundbreaking concept proposes driverless air taxis lifting tourists to restaurants situated 100 feet off the ground - giving an unprecedented experience and view of the Italian wilderness around.

Mobile Robot Dr. Spot Used in Hospital to Reduce COVID-19 Spread

03.20.2021 23:25 PM

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), together with robotics company Boston Dynamics, have deployed a four-legged mobile robot in a hospital to join in the fight against COVID-19.

Shape-Shifting Four Legged Robot Can Extend and Retract Legs Adjusting to Its Environment

03.19.2021 03:58 AM

Researchers from the University of Oslo in Norway have developed a shape-shifting four-legged robot that can change its limbs in response to its environment.

Modern World War I-Like Tri-Plane Could Revolutionize Future Green Commercial Flights

03.18.2021 20:29 PM

A UK startup, Faradair, is in the midst of developing a hybrid triple-winged box plane set to register at only 70 decibels with carbon-neutral emissions.