MIT engineers give RFID tags chemical-sensing capabilities

Engineering specialists from MIT have devised a way to make RFID (radio-frequency identification) tags more reliable and pick up on chemicals in the surrounding environment — without needing the typical battery.

The Morning After: Finally, a yacht that docks itself

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Good morning! We’re kicking off this week with a brief Tidal exclusive, big news from the World Cup and important information for all yacht owners. We know what our audience likes.

Rural Areas Have The Highest Suicide Rates And Fewest Mental Health Workers

There isn’t a single psychiatrist in 65 percent of nonmetropolitan counties.

Surprise! Many Gluten-Intolerant Folks Can Eat Sourdough Bread

There’s some magic behind the fermentation process.

10 Unconventional Pieces Of Marriage Advice From Divorce Lawyers

Be honest, but not that honest.

John Oliver: Separation Of Children From Parents At Border ‘Objectively Awful’

The host of ‘Last Week Tonight’ calls the immigration policy “objectively awful.”

Thousands Of Protesters March On Texas Tent City To Oppose Family Separations

The Tornillo tent city, which opened last week, is already housing 200 children.

Facebook blocks gun accessory ads to the under 18s

Facebook has tightened the rules about what sort of firearms-related content is visible by the site’s underage users. From June 21st, ads for weapon accessories, from optics, flashlights and holsters through to bulletproof vests and camouflage gear,…

Google expands its shopping clout with JD.com partnership

Still don’t think Google is out to get Amazon? Just take a look at its most recent “strategic partnership”. The search giant has just inked a deal with one of China’s biggest e-commerce companies, JD.com. While most of what ‘s involved with the transaction is buried in marketing-speak, one thing is clear: Google wants in on JD.com’s empire, which practically … Continue reading

Volvo builds a self-docking yacht

There are plenty of things that can go wrong when you dock a boat, and if they do, the consequences can be expensive. It’s a problem that Volvo Penta claims to have solved after building a “self-docking yacht” that can park itself in spaces no sailor…