Testing robots from Monterey Bay to Europa
If you think operating a robot in space is hard, try doing it in the ocean.
Earth Sciences
Dec 1, 2016
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Obama administration gives specifications for smart gun tech
The Obama administration is announcing baseline specifications for smart-gun technology.
Other
Nov 16, 2016
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Review: Roku Express is a streaming video bargain
No matter who you are, if you're looking for a way to stream video from the internet to your living room TV, Roku hopes to have you covered.
Telecom
Nov 8, 2016
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Humans proven to recognize partially obscured snakes more easily than other animals
Some studies have suggested that the visual systems of humans and other primates are finely tuned to identify dangerous creatures such as snakes and spiders. This is understandable because, among our ancestors, those who ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 8, 2016
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Image: Mars in Lanzarote
ESA's Matthias Maurer with ESA astronauts Luca Parmitano and Pedro Duque on a field trip for the Pangaea planetary geology course.
Space Exploration
Nov 3, 2016
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A 'transitional fossil' debunked
Snakes are a very diverse group of present-day reptiles, with nearly 3,600 known species. They are readily recognized by their long bodies and lack of limbs. The origin of snakes from lizard-like precursors with paired limbs ...
Archaeology
Oct 28, 2016
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Sled track simulates high-speed accident in B61-12 test
Sandia National Laboratories has sent a mock B61-12 nuclear weapon speeding down the labs' 10,000-foot rocket sled track to slam nose-first into a steel and concrete wall in a spectacular test that mimicked a high-speed accident. ...
Engineering
Oct 5, 2016
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Directional water transport tester for fabrics
This Directional Water Transport Tester(DWTT) is a sensitive, accurate and reliable instrument for fabrics' water absorption and transport measurements developed by researchers at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. DWTT's ...
Engineering
Sep 30, 2016
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What is the difference between active and dormant volcanoes?
Volcanoes are an impressive force of nature. Physically, they dominate the landscape, and have an active role in shaping our planet's geography. When they are actively erupting, they are an extremely dangerous and destructive ...
Earth Sciences
Sep 19, 2016
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Three-wheeled electric vehicle set to go on sale this year
A three-wheeled electric vehicle could be on the road later this year in the U.S. and Canada.
Energy & Green Tech
Sep 9, 2016
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