Researchers at Bielefeld University have developed a grasp system with robot hands that autonomously familiarizes itself with novel objects. The new system works without previously knowing the characteristics of objects, ...
Robotics
Jun 9, 2017
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In May, engineers, pilots, researchers and scientists will convene in Bordeaux, France, for ESA's 71st parabolic flight campaign. Over the course of three days they will fly on a specially-fitted commercial aircraft, testing ...
Space Exploration
Feb 11, 2019
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Noise can be distracting, especially to a person trying to concentrate on a difficult task. Studying annoying noises helps architects design better building environments and policy makers choose effective noise regulations. ...
General Physics
Oct 18, 2012
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When you're lost, Siri can be your best friend. But if she can't retrieve the right address from your contacts, she can drive you crazy.
Other
Jan 15, 2019
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Increasingly, employees share a large open office with flexible workplaces and working hours, leaving many desks vacant for large parts of the day. But the lighting is still on the whole day, in the whole office. Smart lighting ...
Energy & Green Tech
Jun 3, 2019
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With the impact of climate change increasing by the day, scientists are studying the ways in which human behavior contributes to the damage. A recent study at Walla Walla University, by a collaboration of researchers from ...
Ecology
Jan 13, 2021
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A new study has revealed how one of the world's most enigmatic creatures uses smell to maintain a crucial form of "social distancing."
Plants & Animals
Aug 30, 2021
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Amid all the talk of Apple Watch, a new MacBook laptop and a partnership with HBO, a set of Apple tools aimed at promoting medical research didn't get much attention. The tools, called ResearchKit, promise to help researchers ...
Software
Mar 11, 2015
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When your neighbor asks to borrow a cup of sugar and you readily comply, is your positive response a function of the give and take that characterize your longstanding relationship? Or does it represent payment –– or prepayment ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 20, 2012
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The evolutionary ability to identify sick individuals is crucial to reducing contagion and thereby improving chances of survival. Although most animals have this ability, whether humans have the same behavioral immune system ...
Evolution
Jul 14, 2021
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