Is MIT’s Shape-Shifting Snake Robot a Glimpse Into the Future?
Maybe there won’t be an army of humanoid robots who just all of the sudden one day take our jobs… MIT’s friendly snake robot seems to be a more realistic representation of what could be…
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World War III: Hackers vs. Cybersecurity “Unicorns”
There are countless scenarios in which the next World War will take place. One of the most likely is a war sparked by a particularly bad and damaging computer network attack that takes out electric…
Robot-Assisted Surgery: Is It Really Worth The Cost?
Robots are believed to be a cooler option for almost anything, but when human lives are at stake, hospital administrators need to evaluate the value of robotic surgery with the amount of benefits they accrue.…
Palau has Created a Marine Sanctuary Larger Than Texas and Alaska Combined
The health of the world’s oceans is deteriorating day by day due to overfishing, pollution, and climate change. Scientists fear the conditions are ripe for the sort of mass extinction event that has afflicted the…
The Promise of Synthetic Genomes
IndustryTap has reported on the ways in which biology has been transformed from a focus on deciphering DNA sequences in living biological species to creating synthetic genomes. At issue is dealing with human, animal, and…
Scientists Turn Sound Waves Into ‘Tractor Beam’ to Move Objects
A tractor beam is a ray that can move objects without any physical contact. The idea has been used in countless science fiction stories over the years. But this idea may soon turn into reality.…
Meet Honda’s 2016 Hubless Electric Concept Motorcycle
Last week, Honda unveiled its retro-modern Honda hubless electric motorcycle. According to Yanko Design, the new hubless CB160 (2016) motorcycle was designed by James Stumpf to “pay tribute to the classic Honda 160 in a not-so-subtle…
US Navy Swarming Submarine Drone Squadron Launching in 2020
IndustryTap has reported on “US Navy Seals Using New Stealth Mini Submarine to Conduct Covert Operations” and “US Navy Flying & Swimming Drones.” The main theme in recent Navy submarine development has been on highly…
Morocco Set to Become Solar Superpower With World’s Largest Solar Power Plant
Morocco is all set to become a solar energy superpower with the world’s largest solar power plant. The plant is located in the city of Ouarzazate, located on the edge of the Sahara desert. The…
Researchers Identify a Gene for Post-Stroke Brain Repair
Blood carries essential nutrients and oxygen to the brain. But when a person suffers a stroke, brain cells begin to die due to decreased blood flow and the resulting lack of oxygen to the brain.…
