All The Cool Robots Are Wearing Black These Days
Artist Fiddian Warman built some robots controlled by a neural network. Neural networks can learn, so he’s been playing them classic punk records in an attempt to turn them into robotic versions of his younger self. The robots are 2 metres tall and have the ability to […]
What say about a hot PC experience inside your swimming pool? Check out the ‘PC of the Swim-Rings,’ a concept shown at the Next-gen PC Design Competition.
They’re cute little buggers - and they make honey too!
A U.S.-led international team of scientists says it’s identified nearly 19,500 bee species worldwide, which is about 2,000 more than previously estimated.
Research leader Michael Ruggiero of the U.S. National Museum of Natural History said the ongoing colony collapse disorder — an unexplained phenomenon that’s wiping out […]
they’re lining up for it because it works
A peanut butter paste fortified with milk and vitamins is helping to save the lives of thousands of malnourished children in crisis-torn Niger Hilinki Tchadoua’s black eyes sparkle with life. Huge saucer-like objects, they stare out of a tiny face as if she is barely able to believe her […]
Hypmotized by Design
We have seen some awesome sinks over the years, and at least one that was inspired by geology and topographical maps. The Ammonite washbasin from HighTech features a similar “organic” theme, but in my opinion, a much more captivating design.
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Some German scientists with a love of bad horror movies and some time on their hands, have come up with the nerdiest brain-computer interface yet. It’s from the Technical University of Braunschweig.
High speed internet connection coming soon to a car near you
American automobile manufacturer Chrysler has plans to equip its cars with a system that will enable people to surf the internet while driving.
The UConnect Web system is what the company says can bring wireless internet access to cars’ dashboards.
stop overfishing and the fish increase - no kidding?
A controversial decision to halt commercial and recreational fishing across vast areas of the Great Barrier Reef has proven remarkably effective for reviving coral trout numbers.
“Everyone is a little surprised,” admits Garry Russ, a marine biologist at James Cook University in Townsville.
Next generation car batteries could power a car for days without recharging
John McCain hopes to solve the country’s energy crisis with cold hard cash.The presumed Republican nominee is proposing a $300 million government prize to whoever can develop an automobile battery that far surpasses existing technology. The bounty would equate to $1 for every man, […]
Healthier White Wine
You may now raise your glass to a healthier white wine, for researchers have developed a way to boost the anti-oxidant content of the alcoholic drink so that it has health benefits similar to red wine.
Smokers in deprived parts of the British city of Dundee are to be paid to kick the habit in an initiative between public health organisations, municipal authorities and the Scottish government.
Colloidal particles, that mimic atoms, form a gel with the structure of glass.
Imagine a plane that has wings made out of glass; thanks to a major breakthrough in understanding the nature of glass by scientists at the University of Bristol, this has just become a possibility.
”Chill n’ Charge Station”
Glastonbury Festival goers won’t have to worry about not having enough juice in their cellphones, thanks to U.K. mobile company Orange’s green cellphone charging stations.