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news | Jun 11, 2019 | Gadgets | 3

Art always reflects the spirit of its time, so it is only natural that it is embracing new technologies. British engineers have created Ai-Da robot artist, whose paintings are admired even by the strictest of critics.

Robot Sloth to Help Study Tropical Forests

news | Jun 11, 2019 | Gadgets | 2

Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology have created a SLOTHBOT machine to collect information on air chemical composition and weather. Just like a real sloth, it sits on a tree and barely moves.

What are lasers?

articles | Jun 11, 2019 | Science & Education | 17

Lasers are a source of great excitement, often reminding us of science fiction films and future scientific developments. These devices seem supernatural, and have been employed by creators of blockbusters...

Largest Ever Ampaire 337 Hybrid Plane Getting Ready for Commercial Service

news | Jun 10, 2019 | Gadgets | 5

Environmental problems are one of the greatest challenges of our time. To adequately address them, scientists are actively developing electric cars and hybrid aircraft. Ampaire 337 is the largest hybrid aircraft in the world, and it has recently made its first flight.

US Air Force veteran makes panoramic video on F-35 plane

news | Jun 10, 2019 | Tech & Security | 4

In his recording, the pilot talks about the structure and characteristics of the plane while filming its systems on camera. The video is panoramic, giving viewers a chance to feel like professional pilots.

Uber set to launch air taxi service next month

news | Jun 10, 2019 | Business & Startups | 2

Uber representatives have shared the company’s plans to launch an air taxi service as soon as next month. At first, the service will only be available for New York residents. Helicopter taxis will operate on a single route.

Reusable Space Rider Shuttle

news | Jun 09, 2019 | Gadgets | 2

The European Space Agency (ESA) has presented the concept of its new space vehicle to deliver equipment into orbit. Upon completion of its mission, the capsule will return to Earth ready to be used again.

Metal foam to make armor lighter and stronger

news | Jun 08, 2019 | Tech & Security | 2

How to protect a serviceman's life without compromising the mobility of military hardware? Researchers from the North Carolina State University (NC State) have come up with a solution – they have created a unique bulletproof material much lighter than its counterparts.

A German Circus Replaces Animals with Holograms

news | Jun 07, 2019 | Tech & Security | 3

Many fear that robots will one day take away our jobs. But who would have thought that technological advances can put animals out of work? So, for example, German Circus Roncalli completely stopped using four-legged performers replacing them with holograms.

Cockroach robots get their team spirit

news | Jun 07, 2019 | Gadgets | 2

Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have worked on VelociRoACH robots for over 10 years, trying to make them look like real-life insects. Recently, the main drawback of the devices has been eliminated.

IKEA creates furniture of the future

news | Jun 07, 2019 | Business & Startups | 2

Widespread migration into major metropolitan areas is leading to an increase in real estate prices and a reduction in living areas. Each square meter makes a difference, and future furniture has to make effective use of available space. Furniture giant IKEA is currently working on developing the right technology to achieve this.

Concept of Flying-V aircraft unveiled

news | Jun 06, 2019 | Gadgets | 2

Aircraft designers at the Dutch company KLM and the researchers from the Delft Technical University have recently presented a concept of the new Flying-V passenger airliner. Most of the planes have approximately the same shape, but the engineers did not want to follow the beaten path in this case.

Airless Tires to Hit the Market by 2024

news | Jun 06, 2019 | Tech & Security | 2

Getting a flat tire is one of the most unpleasant situations on the road. However, motorists will soon forget about this problem with airless tires expected to be produced by 2024. Relevant plans were shared by representatives of the General Motors (GM) and Michelin.

Prosthetic Limb Perfectly Emulating Foot Structure Developed at Stanford University

news | Jun 06, 2019 | Med & Bio | 3

The scientists who were involved in the project assure that their new prosthesis will not only do a great job handling any terrain, but also prevent limping.

Quadcopters versus catastrophes

news | Jun 05, 2019 | Tech & Security | 2

From the outset, drones have been used for filming and entertainment, but who’s to say that they can’t be applied to more serious situations? Autonomous flying machines have a bright future in search operations, and it was recently proposed to use them to build sanctuaries in areas struck by disaster.

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