New video shows pack of SpotMini robot dogs hauling a truck
A new chapter in robotics: the SpotMini is a 30 kg (60 lbs) powerhouse.
April 18, 2019 4:22 pm
Science
New research reveals giant carbon footprint of plastic
The work was undertaken by two researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and sheds new light on the environmental impact of plastic.
Scientists create 3D printed human heart
The pioneering work could open up exciting new frontiers in biotechnology and 3D printing.
Stratolaunch, the world’s largest plane, makes first flight
The aircraft took flight for two and a half hours, hitting speeds of up to 300 kilometres (189 miles per hour) before touching down safely at the Mojave Air and Space Port.
AI could help millions suffering from river blindness
The tropical skin disease of river blindness is endemic across Africa and some pockets of South America, with around 120 million people at risk of contracting it.
First photo of a black hole captures a “one way door from our universe”
The image of a fiery ring, framing a black hole from the distant M87 galaxy, has already been hailed as an iconic moment of scientific discovery.
Alleged poacher trampled by elephant, eaten by lions
A suspected poacher in a South African game reserve has met a grisly end.
New study: 20 minutes in nature sends stress hormone plummeting
The new research, published in Frontiers in Psychology on 4 April, quantifies the benefits of spending time in nature.
Australian budget: business seeking more incentive for innovation
After Treasurer Josh Frydenberg's budget speech, Australian businesses were left wanting more in terms of incentives for R&D and innovation.
China bans all types of Fentanyl
On 1 April, Chinese officials announced they would ban all variants of the opioid Fentanyl.