The ARE Robot Fabricator (RoboFab). Evolved robot skeletons (green) are 3D printed, the robot arm equips them with a central ‘head’ (red) and then attaches modular ‘organs’ (dark blue) to…
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The Paradox of Progress: Why More Freedom Isn’t Making Women Happier
Summary: Despite gains in freedom and employment opportunities, research indicates women are experiencing higher levels of anxiety, depression, and sleep issues than before. A survey suggests that dissatisfaction with societal…
Dark Traits, Broken Sleep: How Machiavellianism and Psychopathy Impact Rest
Summary: A recent study delves into the link between the Dark Triad personality traits—Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and narcissism—and sleep quality, particularly in individuals with affective disorders (AD). Using data from 657…
Youthful, gaming-obsessed Saudi seeks homegrown hit
Saudi trainees attend a training course at the Saudi Esport Academy in Riyadh. Young Saudis wander through a museum of video game history stretching from the original Pac-Man to PlayStation…
Tech’s carbon footprint: can AI revolutionize responsibly?
The transformation of the world’s data servers to become AI-ready is well underway. Across the globe, data servers are humming, consuming both megawatts and precious natural resources to bring life…
Scientists create soft and scalable robotic hand based on multiple materials
Credit: Alves et al Robots based on soft materials are often better at replicating the appearance, movements and abilities of both humans and animals. While there are now countless soft…
Kenya unveils plans for nationwide e-bike scheme
Kenyan President William Ruto takes a ride on one of the new e-bikes. Kenya unveiled Friday plans to roll out electric motorbikes across the country under a green transport scheme…
Autonomous cargo drone with sustainable structures and intelligent battery systems
The ALBACOPTER—a cross between a multicopter and a glider. Credit: Fraunhofer IVI Urban air mobility (UAM) does more than just open up new potential in terms of transporting goods: if…
Automated status monitoring for high-pressure storage systems
The HyMon pressure tank is damaged before use at Fraunhofer LBF. The acoustic emission sensors detect damage to the tank and provide data for calculation models. Credit: Fraunhofer LBF/Ursula Raapke…
