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newatlas.comworld3 days ago
Humanoid Robots Perform Gallbladder Removal on Live Pig
Two off-the-shelf humanoid robots completed a laparoscopic cholecystectomy on a live pig while teleoperated by human surgeons. The procedure marks the first reported use of general-purpose humanoid robots for live surgery.
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Fox Newsworld17 days ago
University of Texas Engineers Create Prototype Jacket That Pulls Drinking Water From Air
A team at the University of Texas created a wearable prototype using hydrogel and solar energy to pull moisture from the air. The jacket produced 14 to 30 ounces of water depending on humidity. Researchers published details in Science Advances.
foxnews.comtechnology43 days ago
University of Illinois Team Stacks Silicon Circuits at 200 Degrees Celsius
Researchers built three layers of 625 transistors each with 98-100% yields using a low-temperature transfer process. The work was published in Nature and is moving toward foundry trials.
nypost.comworld44 days ago
DNA Analysis Identifies Four More Sailors From Doomed 1845 Franklin Expedition
University of Waterloo researchers matched genetic samples from remains found on King William Island and the Adelaide Peninsula to living descendants, bringing the total of identified sailors to six.
fortune.comworld46 days ago
Duke University Robot Uses 20 Telescoping Legs for Omnidirectional Movement
A prototype robot developed at Duke University features depth-sensing cameras on 20 legs radiating from a central core. The design allows the robot to move and perceive its surroundings equally in any direction without a designated front or back.
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Fortunefinance46 days ago
Duke University Researchers Develop Omnidirectional Robot Named Argus
Duke University engineers built a 20-legged robot that moves and senses equally in any direction. The design uses dynamic isotropy to achieve uniform acceleration without a defined front or back.
nypost.comscience59 days ago
Indiana University Bloomington Restricts Lab Access During Federal Investigation
The university changed locks on its biology building on 7 May amid a U.S. government investigation that includes scrutiny of one lab by the US Department of Agriculture. Officials restored access to some labs on 14 May but dozens of scientists still cannot reach offices or freeze…
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nypost.comworld59 days ago
University of Oregon Researchers Adapt Battery Testing Tool to Analyze Coffee Chemistry
Chemists used a potentiostat to identify coffee’s chemical fingerprint by sending an electrical current through samples. The method distinguishes roast color and extraction strength, variables traditional tests could not separate. Findings were published in Nature Communications…
realclearpolitics.comfinance60 days ago
UNC Virologist Ralph Baric Retires After Removal From NIH Grants
University of North Carolina virologist Ralph Baric has retired following his removal from all National Institutes of Health grants last year and placement on administrative leave. North Carolina Senator Richard Burr sponsored multiple pieces of legislation that directed billions…
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University of Illinois Researchers Develop Microwave-Frying Method to Reduce Oil in French Fries
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a cooking method that combines traditional frying with microwaving to produce french fries with reduced oil absorption while preserving crispiness and taste. The approach addresses the high fat content typically absorbed du…