Engineers Develop Nature-Inspired Drones with Four Wings That Flap

TECH & INNOVATION 07.28.2020 08:00 AM

Engineers have successfully developed four-winged bird-like drones inspired by the agility of hummingbirds and insects. They were able to do this by reverse engineering the aerodynamics and biomechanics of the two creatures.

[WATCH] The Engineer's Best Friend: An Inside Look at Ford's Robotic Dog, Fluffy

07.28.2020 07:40 AM

Fluffy, a dog-like robot designed by Boston Dynamics, has been helping Ford's engineers in Michigan. With impressive specs, Ford's processes have been 'more efficient and effective' without displacing their workforce.

Public Restrooms Are Evolving Due to COVID-19

07.27.2020 07:00 AM

Public spaces and businesses are continually working on the safety of people, especially in public toilets. Bathroom companies are also developing ways to ensure this safety such as eliminating toilet plumes, or the potentially harmful droplets that spread after flushing.

[WATCH] Giant Gundam Robot Learns How to Walk

07.23.2020 22:33 PM

Building the giant Gundam robot started with a vision that seemed impossible. Through the hard work of some of Japan's top specialists, the vision has become a reality within six years as the robot is nearly completed.

Proteus Is the First Material Resistant to Cutting Tools

07.21.2020 23:22 PM

Combing aluminum and ceramic resulted in non-cuttable material more effective than locks and safes created by the strongest metals. Designed after structures in nature that resist 'attack mechanisms', Proteus is a promising material that can be manufactured easily.

A Natural Water Repellent Nanostructure Is Found on Insects

07.18.2020 00:38 AM

Water repellent nanostructures were discovered on insects. Engineers had traditionally mimicked plants but found the new insect structure to be more powerful.

Air Filter That Can Kill Coronavirus on Contact: Perfect Solution for Airborne Transmission?

07.14.2020 04:14 AM

Researchers from Houston have developed an air filter that they claim could kill the coronavirus upon contact. Using extremely high temperatures and nickel foam, a single pass through the filter could kill SARS-COV-2 that enters the system.

Top 5 Tips to Spy on My Girlfriend's Phone

07.10.2020 14:17 PM

If you are suspicious about your girlfriend's mobile phone activities and need to make sure whether she is cheating on someone or not then you can make sure about certain things by using a reliable spy app.

NeuroMarketing - The Undercover Approach to Sales

07.08.2020 10:35 AM

Sales psychology is nothing new. There are some philosophers & scientists who will tell you that marketing & advertising is 20 million years old. When flowers emerged from the gloomy forests & grasslands that populated the Earth way before we did, they used their bright colours to advertise & promote themselves to bees and other insects that could help them to pollinate.

Robot Works ‘A Thousand Times Faster’ in University Laboratory During Lockdown

07.07.2020 06:35 AM

During the lockdown, scientists reprogrammed a robot to conduct experiments 'a thousand times faster' while they worked at home to find solutions for coronavirus. This one robot may determine the future of science, AI, and technology.

Cell ‘Membrane on a Chip’ Developed for Screening of Coronavirus Drug Candidates

07.06.2020 04:35 AM

Scientists recreate human cell membranes onto an electronic chip to measure its behavior with external substances such as viruses and antibiotics. Soon, it will be screening drug candidates for coronavirus.

How to Brainstorm with Remote Teams

06.30.2020 11:47 AM

If there's a single positive aspect coming out of the COVID-19 crisis, it's that business now sees the clear benefits of remote work. Yes, we can work at home and, in fact, many people are more productive.

How to Make Your Home and Property More Secure

06.30.2020 10:39 AM

If you're buying a new home or simply looking for ways to make your current home safer and more secure, there are a lot of things you can do. Many of the best ways to secure your home and your property aren't necessarily expensive or too time-consuming, and they can go a long way.

How Packaging Industry Is Automating Working Process Using Linear Actuators

06.17.2020 10:07 AM

Linear actuators have found their special niche in the packaging industry. They have replaced the majority of pneumatic solutions because they:

Science Behind Spikes, Needles, and Other Pointy Things: Strength, Elasticity Identified As Important Factors in a New Study

06.16.2020 03:18 AM

Scientists explain the principles behind animal and plant stings, points, and needles in a new study. They claim that their findings could help in the design of future tools for medicine and construction.