Someone Invented a Butt Wiping Machine, But at What Cost?
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NASA Wants SpacePoop Hackers
NASA is looking for a few good men and women to solve an upcoming problem. Astronauts will soon be venturing outward beyond Earth orbit. If the spacecraft cabin should depressurize then they’ll have to put on their spacesuits and may have to keep them on for up to six days. During that time something will have to handle the resulting urine, fecal, and menstrual waste, all without the astronauts use of their hands. And that’s where you come in.
NASA is having a space poop challenge. The current system of an adult diaper won’t last six days. Your job, should …read more
Scientists Are Now Trying Fecal Transplants on Kids
Desperate parents are attempting DIY fecal transplants on their kids. Continue reading Scientists Are Now Trying Fecal Transplants on Kids
Roomba vs Poop: Teaching Robots to Detect Pet Mess
Imagine this: you come home after a day at work. As you open the door, your nose is the first alert that something is very, very wrong. Instead of the usual house smell, your nose is assaulted with the distinctive aroma that means your dog had an accident. The smell is stronger though — as if Fido brought over a few friends and they all had a party. Flipping the lights on, the true horror is revealed to you. This was a team effort, but only one dog was involved.
At some point after the dog’s deed, Roomba, your robot …read more
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