An artist’s rendering of a supernova kicking a white dwarf star into high speed, rather than destroying it A supernova may seem like a pretty final fate, but now astronomers have discovered a star that apparently survived this explosive process. It wasn’t without consequence, however – the star was kicked out of a tight … Continue reading Strange star somehow survives supernova, shoots off across galaxy Continue Reading
The team imagines all kinds of applications for its polyp-inspired robot Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands have drawn inspiration from a tiny tentacled marine creature to produce a centimeter-scale robot that is powered by magnets and light. With the ability to grab and release objects underwater, the team imagines a range … Continue reading Coral polyp-inspired robot cleans up using magnets and light Continue Reading
As tasty as cows are, their greenhouse gas emissions aren’t quite so palatable. In an attempt to clean up the agriculture industry a little, Burger King has now announced that it will start feeding its cows a new diet that can reportedly cut methane emissions by as much as a third. According to the United … Continue reading Burger King makes its cows less gassy to cut greenhouse gas emissions Continue Reading
The DreamGlass 4K can connect to the PS4, Xbox One or Nintendo Switch Dreamworld Dreamworld is back with another crowdfunded pair of augmented reality glasses called the DreamGlass 4K. With an improved 4K resolution and 5G connectivity, these are perhaps the perfect at-home entertainment system now that we’re all spending more time than normal indoors. Besides the … Continue reading DreamGlass 4K brings AR experiences to you, no screen required Continue Reading
The battery-powered vehicle could enter production in 2021 Pusch & Schinnerl If you’ve ever turned over a compost heap, then you’ll know what a stinky, dirty job it is. Now, imagine doing it for hours at a time, on a much larger scale. That’s what Austrian scientists have envisioned, designing an autonomous compost turner as … Continue reading Autonomous compost turner designed to take over a smelly job Continue Reading
The Ariya rides on five-spoke, 19-inch wheels, though 20-inch wheels are also available) Nissan We got our first look at Nissan’s plans for an all-electric crossover SUV at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show, when it revealed the IMx. Two years later the concept had grown into the Ariya, and now the company’s first all-electric crossover is going … Continue reading Nissan debuts its first all-electric crossover SUV, the Ariya Continue Reading
The field of robotics is one that’s made some significant strides in recent years, but one major difference between us and our robotic counterparts is our ability to feel. Simply having the dexterity to carry out a task isn’t always enough, as our sense of touch gives the brain a lot of contextual information. Today, … Continue reading Researchers team with Intel to make super-sensitive artificial skin Continue Reading
Researchers from the University of Missouri have demonstrated an exciting combination of pencils and paper that could be used to draw devices to monitor the personal health of people at home. Much research is being conducted into the use of flexible electronics and sensors that can be worn on the body to capture health-related information. … Continue reading Engineers demonstrate paper and pencil combination that could help monitor health conditions Continue Reading
Zoom has launched its first home video-calling product, a dedicated display with a trio of cameras intended to make social isolation – and working from home – a little easier to bear. DTEN ME, a collaboration with the videoconferencing company and manufacturer DTEN, is a 27-inch touchscreen that tries to do some of what Facebook … Continue reading Zoom DTEN Me gives home video calls a dedicated display Continue Reading
The team of researchers, including chemists from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and their collaborators, have created a highly efficient and long-lasting solar flow battery. The device can generate, store, and redeliver renewable electricity from the sun in one device. The device consists of silicon solar cells combined with advanced solar materials. The device has been able … Continue reading Researchers create efficient and long-lasting solar flow battery Continue Reading