Scientists harness the wind as a tool to move objects
Researchers at Aalto University in Finland have developed a novel technique using jets of air to manipulate objects remotely, promising advances in robotics and other fields.
Enzymes open new path to universal donor blood
Researchers at DTU in Denmark and Lund University in Sweden have advanced towards creating universal donor blood by developing enzymes that strip blood cells of A and B antigens.
VIDEO: World’s first screw bike
British inventor and YouTuber James Bruton has designed and built a bizarre self-balancing omni-directional bike that utilises four mecanum wheels to screw itself along.
New circuit boards can be repeatedly recycled
Researchers at the University of Washington, USA, have developed recyclable vitrimer printed circuit boards, potentially reducing electronic waste and environmental impact.
Ancient Maya blessed their ballcourts
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati in the USA have discovered ceremonial plant remains at ancient Maya ballcourts in Mexico, using environmental DNA analysis.
Recovering phosphorus from sewage sludge ash
Researchers at Hokkaido University in Japan have developed a method to recover phosphorus from sewage sludge, potentially addressing global shortages of the resource.
VIDEO: Flamethrowing robot dog available for just over £7k
US-based Throwflame have launched a fire spitting robot dog, Thermonator, built on Unitree’s Go2 bot with applications including wildfire prevention, agriculture and entertainment.
Why can’t robots outrun animals?
Researchers at Simon Fraser University in Canada are examining the remarkable movement capabilities of animals to advance robotics technology.
Enhancing fermented sausage quality: a comprehensive review of gel formation mechanisms and the role of lactic acid bacteria
Researchers from Harvard University in the United States are studying the gel formation in fermented sausages, e.g. salami, to enhance their texture and flavour through advanced spectroscopic methods.
Airborne single-photon lidar system achieves low power, high-resolution 3D imaging
Researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China have developed an innovative airborne single-photon lidar system for enhanced 3D imaging, based in China.