When disaster strikes, drones and robots can be sent into danger zones to scout for survivors. The RoBoa from a student team at ETH Zurich is designed to snake its way through debris that would stop other solutions in their tracks.Continue ReadingCategory: Robotics, TechnologyTags: Soft Robotics, ETH Zurich, Rescue, Monitoring, Mapping, Disasters, Biomimicry
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RoBoa slithers through disaster zones too dangerous for other robots
Posted by ArielTechGeek 165 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
‘Insulin with a switch’ will help diabetics avoid dangerous hypos
Posted by ArielTechGeek 196 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
An insulin that switches itself on and off in response to blood glucose levels has proven successful in lowering the risk of dangerously low glucose levels, or hypos, in animals. According to researchers, the drug holds great promise for the tens of millions of insulin-requiring diabetics worldwide.Continue ReadingCategory: Body & MindTags: Diabetes, Insulin, hypoglycemia, blood-glucose
X-rays could deflect dangerous Earthbound asteroids
Posted by ArielTechGeek 219 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Asteroids can devastate the planet in an instant – just ask the dinosaurs. Scientists at Sandia National Laboratories have now demonstrated a proof of concept method to deflect a potential Earthbound asteroid using a blast of X-rays.Continue ReadingCategory: Space, ScienceTags: Asteroid, Asteroid Redirect Mission, NASA, Sandia Labs, X-ray, Earth
Which? claims dangerous flaw on MG4 EV, Apple Watch ’10’ could be biggest yet
Posted by Dave11 304 days ago (https://www.shinyshiny.tv)
One of Britain’s most popular electric cars has a ‘potentially dangerous’ issue that could put drivers and other road users at risk, according to a consumer watchdog. Product testing group […]
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Handheld device could soon keep dangerous drugs from going to prison
Posted by ArielTechGeek 591 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
In order to smuggle illegal drugs into prisons, people are now soaking materials like paper and fabric in such drugs, letting the materials dry, then passing them along to inmates. A new portable device, however, sees through that ruse.Continue ReadingCategory: Good Thinking, LifestyleTags: University of Bath, Drugs, Detection, Fluorescent, Ultraviolet
High levels of dangerous metals found in exclusive marijuana users
Posted by ArielTechGeek 605 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
A new study has found that people who exclusively use marijuana have higher levels of potentially dangerous metals in their blood and urine than those who don’t. The findings suggest that marijuana may be an overlooked source of metal exposure, an important consideration given the rise in its use.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellbeing, LifestyleTags: Marijuana, Cannabis, Metals, Columbi
Injectable omega-3 halts progression of dangerous arterial plaques
Posted by ArielTechGeek 632 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Researchers have developed an injectable form of DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid, that is effective in halting the progression of the arterial fatty plaques that can lead to heart attack and stroke. The novel treatment may one day be used to treat heart disease.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: Omega Garden Technology, Inflammatory, Heart Disease, National University of Singapore
New antibiotic trial shows promise against dangerous pneumonia superbug
Posted by ArielTechGeek 709 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
A new antibiotic combo has proven promising in a clinical trial for treating an often-deadly form of pneumonia. The experimental drug was found to be at least as effective in preventing death as the current standard, but with far milder side effects.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: Superbugs, Antibiotic, Antibiotic-resistant bacteria, Bacteria, Rutgers University, clinic, Pneumonia
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