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Scientists Able To Slow Aging In Mice By Modifying The Brain’s Hypothalamus

When we age, all parts of our body deteriorate over time. But while aging as a whole might be an accumulation of disparate processes, scientists have long wondered if it... more

Written By: | Posted: 05/21/13

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Matternet Building Quadcopter Drone Network To Transport Supplies

Last summer, drones took to the skies over the Dominican Republic and Haiti. These flying bots weren’t on a military mission, nor were they conducting police... more

Written By: | Posted: 05/21/13

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Triclosan, the antibacterial and antifungal agent in liquid soap and a great many other things may disrupt hormone regulation and contribute to antibiotics resistance in germs. [Source: Wikipedia]

FDA To Decide Whether Antibacterial Soap Is Safe – After Four Decades

Antibacterial soap has been around for 40 years. But research now shows that the active ingredient in the soap, triclosan, alters hormonal balance in animals, is possibly... more

Written By: | Posted: 05/20/13

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Smarter Objects combines the intuitive ease of using real objects with the flexibility of virtual ones. [Source: Virtual Labs via Vimeo]

Virtual And Real Objects Meet And Become Smarter Objects At MIT

The line between the physical world and the virtual just got a little bit more blurred. Smarter Objects is a program developed by MIT Media Lab’s Fluid Interfaces Group... more

Written By: | Posted: 05/20/13

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iRobot’s RP-Vita Telepresence Robots Start Work At Seven Hospitals

As smart as they are, doctors can’t compete with the volume of knowledge that a robot can retain. In an effort to join the best of both worlds – human experience with... more

Written By: | Posted: 05/18/13

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DARPA’s Robotic Hand Can Unlock and Open Your Door

Engineers often turn to nature for inspiration, but working from evolutionary blueprints isn’t always necessary. The Defense Advanced Projects Agency (DARPA) recently... more

Written By: | Posted: 05/17/13

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Cara Face Recognition Transforms Standard Webcams Into Intelligent Sensors

The human face is a treasure trove of information. A millisecond after meeting someone, we’ve guessed their general age bracket, gender, mood, and more. With tech... more

Written By: | Posted: 05/16/13

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With Latest Tech, Can Doctors Treat Us Before We Fall Sick?

Even now I can see Dr. Hingorani telling my mother that her boy has chronic hypertension and feel the embarrassment of seeing tears well up in her eyes. More than 16... more

Written By: | Posted: 05/16/13

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Smartphone App Lets You Carry Human Experts Around In Your Pocket

Imagine if you could bring a slew of virtual experts around with you and ask them for advice whenever the need arose. Although that sounds like futuristic technology, a... more

Written By: | Posted: 05/16/13

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Moshe Vardi: Robots Could Put Humans Out of Work by 2045

Robots began replacing human brawn long ago—now they’re poised to replace human brains. Moshe Vardi, a computer science professor at Rice University, thinks that by... more

Written By: | Posted: 05/15/13

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US Takes Gold in Bot Hockey at RoboGames 2013

Gentleman, some ground rules first. No caltrops, spike strips, cattle prods, or stun guns. No spears, hammers, saw blades, lasers, or flame weapons. We’ll play three... more

Written By: | Posted: 05/15/13

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Video Shows Robo Raven Diving, Spiraling, Flipping—and Getting Attacked by a Hawk

Robo Raven is a truly clever robot flier—it can dive, spiral, even back flip. Although up close, Robo Raven's reflective body doesn’t look very hawk-like, its wing... more

Written By: | Posted: 05/14/13

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