Mar 07
Scientist have been studying rocks from Mars for a number of years that mankind didn’t pick up from the Martian surface and bring back to Earth on any of the … Continue reading
Mar 07
What would you do if you were to grow an extra limb? Embrace the oddity as well as advantage of it all, of course! Jason Barnes from Atlanta who had his right arm amputated from below the elbow two years back was on the receiving end of a robotic prosthetic arm, thanks to a certain Profession Weinberg, where this particular robotic arm is capable of manipulating a pair of drumsticks. The first stick will be controlled with electrical signals emitted from his upper arm muscles, while the other stick can tune in to the music being played, where it will then have an algorithm that helps it improvise on its very own beat. Not quite General Grievous in the Star Wars universe, but we’re on our way there.
Robotic Prosthesis Turns Man Into Extra Skilled Drummer original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Mar 06
Swedish and American researchers have successfully engineered plants to produce chemical attractants like those released by insects to find mates. They say their plant factories could be used to lure and trap nuisance bugs as an environmentally friendly alternative to pesticides and synthetically produced attractants.
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Mar 06
What to do with an environment-wrecking molecule like carbon dioxide? The gas behind global warming and ocean acidification enjoys a pretty rough reputation these days, but scientists have been working on ingenious ways to put carbon dioxide to good use. A little electricity, it turns out, can transform the waste gas into raw material for making plastic bottles, antifreeze, fuel, and more.
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Mar 06
Scientists believe that one of the most likely places in the solar system to harbor life, other than Earth, is one of Jupiter’s moons called Europa. Europa is covered by … Continue reading
Mar 06
New species of carnivorous dinosaur discovered in Europe called Torvosaurus gurneyi
Posted in: Today's ChiliA group of scientists from Portugal has discovered a new species of dinosaur that is the largest land predator ever discovered in Europe. The discovery was made by paleontologists Christopher … Continue reading
Mar 05
Today Elon Musk, CEO and Chief Designer with SpaceX – and head of companies like Tesla Motors – spoke with the Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense. There he laid … Continue reading
Mar 05
Hubble captures cosmic bloodbath
Posted in: Today's ChiliA collection of images have been collected and shared this week by the Hubble space telescope which depict what’s essentially a cosmic bloodbath. The team responsible for the release of … Continue reading
Mar 05
Surgeons have used metal screws to reassemble broken bones for years, but there are drawbacks: if the metal corrodes, they’ve gotta come out. Biodegradable screws aren’t as strong, and can cause inflammation. So a team of Harvard and Tufts scientists came up with screws and plates that are as tough as metal, but biodegradable. The trick? They’re made out of silk.
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Mar 05
Why Do Bacteria Thrive in Space?
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For reasons that still aren’t well understood, bacteria proliferate in microgravity. Creating a potential recipe for disaster for humans stationed in space for long periods, bacteria’s love of low-g also raises an intriguing question: Why are they so comfortable there?
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