Home / News

News - page 44

World’s Tallest Wooden Skyscraper Built in Norway

news | Mar 20, 2019 | Tech & Security | 4

It seems that timber, as a construction material, has become a thing of the distant past. Norwegians, however, obviously do not think so, and to prove it, they have built the tallest wooden building in the world.

Mantis Shrimp to Help Create an Underwater Gun

news | Mar 20, 2019 | Science & Education | 6

Mantis shrimps have uniquely designed claws which to a great extent ensured the survival of the species. But how can it help people, especially in making underwater weapons?

Sana: a mask that can relieve pain

news | Mar 19, 2019 | Med & Bio | 3

Developed by an eponymous company, the Sana mask is currently at the clinical trial stage. A permit for mass production is expected to be given for this development as soon as this fall.

The amazing Guardian XO exoskeleton

news | Mar 19, 2019 | Gadgets | 4

The Guardian XO is a full-size exoskeleton that allows its user to lift up to 90 kg and move at a speed of 5.5 km/h. Because of these amazing features, the U.S. military has recently ordered the device.\n

GauGAN neural network will transform your bad drawings into masterpieces

news | Mar 19, 2019 | Tech & Security | 3

This isn’t the first time scientists are exploring artificial intelligence for improving photographs or creating portraits and still life paintings, but the GauGAN neural network is much more advanced than the others. This development offers startling possibilities.

SABRE Approved: Hybrid Jet Engine Project Defended

news | Mar 18, 2019 | Gadgets | 4

The United Kingdom and European Space Agencies have given the go-ahead to the manufacturing of SABER hybrid hypersonic engine capable of operating both in space and the Earth's atmosphere. As the next stage, individual parts of the future device will be tested.

Meet Stan: the first robot employee at a French airport

news | Mar 18, 2019 | Gadgets | 3

Saint Exupery Airport, 25 km from the French city of Lyon, will go down in history as the first airport to employ robot labor. If this experiment turns out to be a success, it will be extended to other terminals as well.

Kiwano KO+ continues the famous line of electric scooters

news | Mar 18, 2019 | Gadgets | 3

Kiwano owes its popularity to the KO-X gyro scooter. But the manufacturer did not stop there and has released KO-X, a one-wheel electric scooter. The latest device in the line is KO-1+ which we will discuss today.

Nanorobots Promising a Breakthrough in Medicine

news | Mar 17, 2019 | Med & Bio | 4

The prospects of using microscopic robots for medical purposes have long been discussed, and this discussion is little by little getting supported by feasible projects. One of such projects is the innovation developed by Cornell University scientists.

Off-road wheelchair EV4 Mountain Cart

news | Mar 16, 2019 | Med & Bio | 6

People with disabilities have a hard time getting around even within the well-developed infrastructure of large cities, to say nothing of going off-road. But this might change in the near future, all thanks to a Polish development: a wheelchair that can take you anywhere.

Insta360 Evo Foldable Camera

news | Mar 15, 2019 | Gadgets | 7

Insta360 Evo is a descendant of the famous Insta360 camera. It differs from its predecessor in its expanded functionality, which will surprise even those who are not conversant in the art of photography.

KillaJoule: world’s fastest electric motorcycle

news | Mar 15, 2019 | Gadgets | 3

What is it like to take in the breathtaking Australian scenery from a seat on an electric motorcycle traveling at full speed? Racing driver Eva Hakansson had the chance to find out. And she recorded it all on camera, so we wouldn’t feel bad about missing out.

Hydrogel lenses will help cure corneal melting

news | Mar 15, 2019 | Med & Bio | 4

American scientists from the University of New Hampshire have developed a new type of contact lenses that can cure a disease that was previously considered incurable.

It Takes Just an Eye Exam: Scientists Find a Way to Diagnose Alzheimer Disease at Early Stages

news | Mar 14, 2019 | Med & Bio | 3

The diagnostic method developed by scientists at Duke University (USA) enables the detection of the disease at an early stage. Their methodology is based on monitoring a patient's retina.

The Future of Medicine: OnMed Self-contained Booth

news | Mar 14, 2019 | Med & Bio | 3

Technological change spans all the spheres of social relations. OnMed self-contained stations, the first of which is scheduled to open in the US later this year, is a vivid example of the introduction of new technologies into our lives.

Scientists have created a security system for pacemakers

news | Mar 14, 2019 | Tech & Security | 3

Hackers can break into any device, including a pacemaker. The scientists at Purdue University have developed a device to avert any potential danger from patients.

Scientists activate ancient mammoth cells

news | Mar 13, 2019 | Science & Education | 3

There has been talk of bringing mammoths back to life for quite some time now. Some scientists limit their ambitions to genetically modifying elephants, while others try to revive the cells of an animal that died thousands of years ago.

Toyota will put a car on the moon

news | Mar 13, 2019 | Gadgets | 3

The famous auto manufacturer is always trying itself in new fields. The company has recently announced an interest in conquering space. Toyota plans to manufacture a rover that will transport astronauts across the surface of the moon.

A Device That Silences Noise without Blocking Airflow

news | Mar 13, 2019 | Gadgets | 8

As is known, sound is a wave propagating through the air, therefore, to achieve high-quality sound insulation, airflow has to be blocked. You can forget about it now, as a device that silences almost all the noise without interfering with the air circulation has been created.

Nervous System Activity Captured on Video for the First Time

news | Mar 12, 2019 | Science & Education | 3

Columbia scientists and engineers were able to videotape fruit fly's nerve cells in action using a 3D microscope.

The first images of Google’s new gamepad are online

news | Mar 12, 2019 | Gadgets | 5

Previously, the mass media outlets reported on the company's plans to conquer the video game market. In particular, it is going to release its own streaming service Project Stream to compete with similar projects from Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo.

Scientists present the sound of our universe

news | Mar 12, 2019 | Science & Education | 4

NASA has posted a video on their official YouTube channel showing a photo taken in space, accompanied by somewhat disturbing, but ultimately spectacular sounds. Representatives from the agency have explained that the ‘music’ was created based on ultrasound signals.

Green Icebergs: How and Why?

news | Mar 11, 2019 | Science & Education | 7

We are all used to think of icebergs as white or blue, but in the 20th century saw the discovery of green-colour icebergs. The mysterious natural phenomenon has excited and puzzled scientists, and its causes could not be determined to date.

Researchers demonstrate avian tyrannosaurus

news | Mar 11, 2019 | Science & Education | 3

Most people imagine dinosaurs as bald or scaly creatures. U.S. researchers decided to dispel this misconception by showing what tyrannosaurus hatchlings and babies actually looked like. As it turned out, they resembled birds.

« Previous 1 2 ... 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 ... 60 61 Next »