Stanford engineers have developed an electronic glove containing sensors that could one day give robotic hands the sort of dexterity that humans take for granted.
Stanford develops an electronic glove that gives robots a sense of touch
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MIT engineers fly first-ever plane with no moving parts
Since the first airplane took flight over 100 years ago, virtually every aircraft in the sky has flown with the help of moving parts such as propellers, turbine blades, and fans, which are powered by the combustion of fossil fuels or by battery packs that produce a persistent, whining buzz.
4 Ways to Stay Warm This Winter — Minus the Air Pollution
Winter is often an intense time for air pollution, with wood stoves and heaters on full blast.
Breast Cancers Enhance Their Growth by Recruiting Cells From Bone Marrow
Researchers in Israel have discovered that breast tumors can boost their growth by recruiting stromal cells originally formed in the bone marrow.
Researchers identify drug mixtures that can lead to serotonin syndrome
Mixing antidepressants with common drugs found in your medicine cabinet could lead to Serotonin Syndrome, a condition caused by excessive levels of the chemical in the brain.
NASA Sees Stronger Tropical Cyclone 33W Headed Toward Vietnam
33W was a tropical depression when it crossed the southern and central Philippines. As it moved through the South China Sea over the last two days it strengthened into a tropical storm and was renamed Usagi. On Nov. 23, NASA-NOAA’s Suomi NPP satellite captured a visible image of the stronger storm on approach to Vietnam.
