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The “microbiome” is the unique population of microorganisms found in and on every plant and animal. Scientists have now genetically altered that population in rice plants, making them more resistant to harmful bacteria. The technology could one day red… Continue reading Scientists alter rice plant microbiome for better resistance to pathogens
Having both front and rear suspension helps mountain bikers maintain traction, stay in control, and make (relatively) soft landings from big drops. So, why aren’t there full-suspension BMX bikes? Well, now there is one, in the form of the Swamp Master.
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Continue reading Swamp Master claims title of “world’s first complete full-suspension BMX”
What stands 178 cm tall (5 ft, 10 in), weighs 85 kg (187 lb) and has five-fingered hands with 12 degrees of freedom? That’s right, it’s the Kepler Forerunner humanoid robot, and it’s set to debut next week at CES.Continue ReadingCategory: Robotics, Tec… Continue reading Kepler Forerunner humanoid robot may be heading for a workplace near you
In order to survive long trips to other planets, astronauts are going to have to eat more than just easily-stored TV dinners and ramen noodles. With that fact in mind, scientists recently created what they determined could be the ideal fresh-food meal … Continue reading Scientifically formulated salad may be served on tomorrow’s spaceships
While blind people are able to enter text into computers via braille keyboards, their options are more limited when it comes to using smartphones while on the go. The Fintin V1 is designed to help, by compressing a full QWERTY keyboard into just six ke… Continue reading Fintin offers a non-braille alternative for blind smartphone users
Back in the 1970s and 80s, millions of wooden buildings (both new and old) were treated with preservatives that were later found to be neurotoxic and carcinogenic. A special process is now able to neutralize those chemicals in existing buildings, savin… Continue reading CycloPlasma tech traps toxic chemicals used in historic wooden buildings
While cycling jackets provide much-needed warmth at the start of cool-weather rides, they can be difficult to store once you warm up and take them off. That’s where Stash System jackets come in, as they can be packed down and mounted right on your bike… Continue reading Stash System cycling jackets pack down into bike-stowable bundles
Just like dry-land athletes, swimmers can benefit from monitoring their performance and vital signs while training. The iSwimWeaR device is designed to let them do so – plus it may even help keep them from drowning.Continue ReadingCategory: Sports, Lif… Continue reading iSwimWeaR tracks swimmers’ performance, and watches for trouble
It has been known for some time now that chemicals produced by certain ants have antibiotic properties. For the first time ever, however, one species of ant has recently been observed actually using those chemicals to treat infected battle wounds on ot… Continue reading Ants produce life-saving antibiotics for treating infected wounds
It was just this week that we told you about Unitree’s latest quadruped robot, the B2. Well, the Chinese company has also announced its first-ever humanoid bipedal robot, the Unitree H1.Continue ReadingCategory: Robotics, TechnologyTags: biped, Humanoid Continue reading Unitree enters the humanoid robot marketplace, with the bipedal H1