by Admin | Aug 15, 2015 | News, Technology
Hospitals, big box stores, and other large facilities could save money and help the environment by getting off the grid and switching to solid oxide fuel cells. At least, eventually. These cells would run off of preexisting natural gas pipes, converting the gas into...
by Admin | Aug 10, 2015 | News, Technology
Lots of animals have whiskers, which they use for navigation in the dark or in narrow spaces. Cats, despite humanity’s best efforts, are largely nocturnal hunters, while rats and moles tend to live underground or in close spaces, relying on tunnels and warrens to get...
by Admin | Jun 11, 2015 | News, Technology
Computers and computing come in ever-changing forms as time goes on. Some are straightforward: tablets and smartphones embody a new generation of digital interface, liberated from the keyboard and mouse. Some are more subtle, like the kind of computing found in a...
by Admin | Jun 6, 2015 | News, Technology
The Toyohashi University of Technology in Japan has developed a nursing robot for hospitals. But this robot won’t be taking anyone’s jobs; it’s designed to help shoulder some of the load and make medical care easier for its human co-workers, allowing them to spend...
