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The analysis of volcanic gases allows scientists to determine what processes are taking place deep within volcanoes, including the possibility of impending eruptions. And while big, expensive drones have previously been used to sample those gases, a sm… Continue reading Consumer drone adapted to help predict volcanic eruptions
Science fiction aficionados may recall the bipedal robots from the 1972 film Silent Running, which performed maintenance on the outside of the spaceship. Well, the new MARM robot is a bit reminiscent of them – except it has three limbs, for optimum dex… Continue reading Three-legged MARM robot could soon be tending to spacecraft in orbit
As winter drags on in the Northern Hemisphere, many cyclists are really starting to miss honest-to-goodness outdoor riding. Well, they could buy a fatbike, or … they could get the S-Trax kit, which lets users temporarily convert their mountain bike int… Continue reading S-Trax conversion kit could make yo’ bike into a snowbike
Flapping-wing ornithopter drones may potentially be more agile and energy-efficient than their fixed-wing counterparts, but most of them still can’t loiter in one spot. A new model addresses that limitation by using a claw mechanism to temporarily perc… Continue reading Autonomous P-Flap ornithopter uses a claw to perch like a bird
While most of us wouldn’t dream of not washing our spoons or forks after each use, we have no problem repeatedly using – or even sharing – a never-washed tube of lipstick or lip balm. That’s why scientists have recently developed a cranberry-fortified … Continue reading Cranberry-boosted lipstick inactivates viruses and bacteria on contact
The REM (rapid eye movement) stage of sleep plays an important role in learning, memory and brain development. Currently, lab-based tests are required to directly gauge how much REM sleep a person is getting. The SomaSleep mask, however, is claimed to … Continue reading SomaSleep mask brings REM analysis out of the lab and into your bed
When someone overdoses on opioid drugs, a medication called naloxone can save their life by quickly mitigating the effects of the narcotics. A new chemical shows promise for serving a similar role, but it also works on non-opioid drugs.Continue Reading… Continue reading Experimental compound shown to block effects of multiple harmful drugs
Although great strides are being made in the field of lab-grown meat, the stuff is still quite expensive to produce. A new 3D-printing ink could help, while also making use of agricultural waste that would otherwise be discarded.Continue ReadingCategor… Continue reading Agri-waste 3D-printing ink may make cultured meat more affordable
Concrete sewage pipes lead a hard life, constantly being exposed to corrosive acid produced by bacteria in wastewater. A new additive could allow such concrete to self-heal – and it would do so using water treatment sludge.Continue ReadingCategory: Mat… Continue reading Sludge-filled capsules could allow concrete sewage pipes to self-heal
While most people wear a PFD (personal floatation device) when boating, such is typically not the case when they’re swimming in open water. A new prototype wristband is designed for such scenarios, as it features floatation airbags that can be manually… Continue reading Smart smartwatch band deploys airbags to keep its wearer from drowning