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Cardiac microchip able to offer patients warning to heart problems
New microchip has some unique features.
Woman receives most 'technologically advanced prosthetic' hand
Lady receives i-limb quantum, an extremely sophisticated bionic hand.
Toshiba testing its 'scorpion' robot inside Fukushima nuclear reactor
Toshiba will take its scorpion robot to Fukushima.
Creating video games to help gamers actually lose weight?
Video games to help people... lose weight?!
UC Berkeley developing robot cockroach able to navigate itself
US Army helping fund UC Berkeley research team developing robotic cockroach.
Look out for the mice able to sniff out bombs and narcotics
Researchers in China develop mice capable of sniffing out drugs and bombs.
North Korea has found the cure for AIDS, Ebola and SARS with one drug
Kim Jong-Un and North Korea are at it again!
Researchers teaching robots to play a role in even more industries
Robots in a food processing facility? Of course!
Using virtual reality to help medical patients walk again
The use of virtual reality has great benefits in the medical world.
We must be ready to regulate possibly lethal autonomous robots
We must be ready to handle killer robots.
1 in 5 experts feel artificial intelligence could pose a threat
It looks like 1 in 5 experts feel AI could pose a threat.
Telemarketers and refs, lookout... robots coming for your jobs
Some workers face risk of job loss more so than others... but is the threat realistic?
Study: One-third of children use a touchscreen by age one
Researchers from Philadelphia find one-third of babies first interact with a touchscreen by age one.
'Space Spider' 3D scanner could be used on space station
Artec 3D hopes its 'Space Spider' handheld 3D scanner could be used aboard the International Space Station.
Researchers create 3D printed medical implant that changes shape
Researchers install 3D-printed medical device so children have an easier time breathing.
Korean researchers create wearable thermoelectric generator tech
Researchers from South Korea develop breakthrough in wearable thermoelectric generator technology.
Scientists: 75 percent of very hot days due to global warming
Don't like the super hot weather? It's because of humans, scientists say.
NASA's Opportunity rover passes marathon mark while traveling on Mars
The Opportunity Mars rover finally surpassed 26.2 miles, and it only took... eleven years and two months.
Israel expects unmanned vehicles, robots to play bigger military role
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) expects to see unmanned vehicles and robots have a more prominent role on the battlefield.
Researchers show concern about robots possibly taking high-tech jobs
Robots aren't going to one day just take low-wage jobs, according to researchers.
Smart implants making major impact in the medical world
Smart medical devices are helping change lives, as connected tech continues to evolve.
Researchers making breakthrough in development of bionic eyes
There is great work being developed to promote bionic vision products, and the future holds great potential, researchers note.
Don't worry, Microsoft doesn't think AI will kill us anytime soon
Artificial intelligence won't destroy mankind, Microsoft's research chief believes.
Lithium-ion batteries look to kevlar for fire safety
Scientist use Kevlar to help prevent lithium-ion batteries catching fire or exploding.
NASA says SpaceX, Boeing one step closer to launching astronauts
NASA says SpaceX and Boeing are even closer to launching US astronauts into space.
Researchers developing wearable brain scanner able to measure activity
Researchers are developing a wearable PET scanner, able to record brain activity throughout the day.
Europe, China team up for robotic space mission ready before 2021
The European Space Agency (ESA) and Chinese space program will launch a joint robotic space mission by 2021.
Potential downside of smart tech: Humans in less control of our lives
As smart technology continues, some are worried that connected technologies could lead humans to be in less control of our lives.
UCSF Medical Center using robots to help conduct hospital activities
The UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay makes use of robots to help ease workload on human employees.
US Army Research Laboratory working on battery that doesn't corrode
The US Army Research Laboratory is working on a new battery that won't corrode.
Elon Musk ponies up $10M to help prevent robots from slaughtering us
Tesla founder Elon Musk donates $10 million for artificial intelligence research, hoping robots don't kill us all one day.
Duke University creates first contracting human muscle in research lab
Researchers from Duke University create the first contracting human muscle grown in laboratory.
NASA drops robot into volcano to help study fissure
US space agency drops VolcanoBot 1 robot into volcano to help study fissure.
Genetic code utilization for passwords is a real thing
Stuck for new password options? Here comes science to the rescue.
VR technology enables virtual body swapping by psychologists
VR studies conducted by psychologists in London aim to alter misconceptions of the public.
Stanford University will study effects of artificial intelligence
New research is underway at Stanford University, aimed at helping determine potential effects of using artificial intelligence.
Japanese firm shows off GPS-guided robotic lawn mower for golf courses
Japanese company Mamiya-OP Co Ltd plans to release a GPS-guided robot able to cut lawns at golf courses.
US Navy creating Silent Nemo robotic fish for surveillance, defense
The US Navy's Silent Nemo robotic fish has great potential to help defend Navy carrier fleets, and conduct a bit of surveillance along the way.
Flying robots will help deliver your meals and drinks in Singapore
Flying robots will take restaurants in Singapore by storm starting next year!
3D-printed body parts helping save the lives of medical patients
Surgeons hope 3D-printed hearts will give them a better strategy when operating on young children.
China develops anti-drone laser able to shoot down small drones
Researchers in China create new anti-drone laser able to destroy small drone aircraft.
Researchers create solar battery able to run powered by light and air
Researchers from Ohio State University have created a solar battery that stores its own power.
Detailed Moon analysis determines it to be slightly lemon-shaped
Scientific study finds that the Moon is slightly lemon-shaped, shedding light on how it formed.
Scientists discover origin of 18th century wood ship under WTC
Scientists find origin of 18th century wooden ship discovered under the World Trade Center towers using rings in the lumber.
Scientists measure record waves in Arctic Ocean that may break up ice
Scientists studying part of the Arctic Ocean near Alaska measure record setting waves that may break up sea ice.
NASA Opportunity rover sets record for longest off-Earth driving
NASA Opportunity rover has set a record for the longest distance driven on another world.