Many US states are allowing office workers to return to the workplace, but some businesses can only maintain 50 percent of their staff due to the ongoing social distancing policy. However, an architect has proposed a pod system that seals each individual in a sterilized room, allowing everyone to work in the office. Called Q.workntine, … Read more
Fully armed! Wearable robotic arm powered by hydraulics can hold tools, play badminton and even smash through walls Scientists have designed a hydraulic powered robotic arm that sits on the waist The robot has three degrees of freedom and can move nine feet per second It is equip with clutches at then end, allowing it … Read more
Some tweets promoting the conspiracy theory are being labeled with a message that reads ‘get the facts on COVID-19’ which directs users to a fact-checking page with official sources.
Scientists have identified the chemical compound causing the hull of the Mary Rose, Henry VIII’s famous warship, to degrade — offering hope for its preservation. The Mary Rose was salvaged in 1982, following some four centuries on the seabed of the Solent where she sank on July 19, 1545 in a battle against the French … Read more
iPhone 11 users report bizarre green tint on their screens after updating to Apple’s latest iOS Numerous iPhone 11 owners report seeing a green tint on their screen The issue seems to surfaced after users downloaded the iOS 13.5.1 update It appears when the phone is unlocked, while in Dark Mode or Night Shift Apple … Read more
US army tests new electronic rifle scope in Syria for the first time, which won’t let soldiers fire until the system can guarantee the shot will hit its target US soldiers in Syria are testing an electric scope with a Linux targeting system They’ll first mark a target through the scope by pressing a button … Read more
People with psychopathic personality traits ‘have a disproportionately large impact’ on the COVID-19 pandemic because they ‘fail to protect themselves and others’, study claims Study of looked at influence of personality on adherence to health guidelines Quizzed more than 500 Americans on if they were sticking to social distancing Found people with psychopathic personality traits are … Read more
Apple patents ‘synthetic group selfies’ tech that stitches together images taken remotely and could enable socially-distant photo shoots The tech would take a group’s selfies and combine them into one image The system could enable socially-distant group selfies A patent suggests the technology could combine images automatically Images could also be arranged manually by a user … Read more
Chinese technology company Huawei has published a defiant letter to British public claiming it will ‘fix the country’s connectivity problems’. In an open letter, published in several national newspapers including the Daily Mail on Monday, the Chinese firm said it was as ‘committed as ever’ to building internet networks ‘quickly, affordably and securely’. As well … Read more
Many of the world’s most vulnerable children are currently miss out on life-saving vaccinations because the jabs rapidly spoil if not refrigerated. However, a recent breakthrough in vaccine preservation could allow the crucial jabs to be stored at room temperature for up to three years without losing effectiveness. This will allow medics to distribute the … Read more