Did You Know your next toothbrush might be a robot? Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are developing an automated way for people to brush and floss using nanoparticle technology. The research team constructed a platform to electromagnetically control the microrobots, enabling them to adopt different configurations and release antimicrobials on site to effectively treat […]Read More
Did you know you can fight weeds with fire? Farmers looking for an advantage in the battle against unwanted plants in their fields have a new tool in the toolbox: flame weeding. Researchers at the University of Nebraska have developed a propane heat system to kill weeds without damaging the surrounding crops. The practice is […]Read More
Did you know atomic batteries could power your devices? The “Mr. Fusion” device used to power Marty McFly’s time-traveling DeLorean in the Back to the Future movies could soon be a reality. A California company, NDB, is developing a battery using nuclear waste that could run a smartphone or electric car for up to a […]Read More
Did You Know scammers are getting creative with deceptions? In the eternal battle between consumers and scammers, like in competitive sports, it all comes down to offense and defense. With online scams, , and ransomware, it can seem as if consumers are constantly making a goal-line stand at the last firewall. It’s bad enough that […]Read More
Did you know robot bugs could be in your future? Northwestern University engineers have developed the smallest-ever remote-controlled walking robot — and it comes in the form of a tiny, adorable peekytoe crab. Just a half-millimeter wide, the tiny crabs can bend, twist, crawl, walk, turn and even jump. The researchers also developed millimeter-sized robots […]Read More
Uncle Sam wants you (to help the Fed) If you think your opinion on the state of the economy and future course of monetary policy is something Federal Reserve Board members need to hear, then you’re in luck. Through June 10, the Fed is accepting applications for membership on its Community Advisory Council. The council […]Read More
Did you know the Census Bureau counts robots, too? The U.S. Constitution requires the government to count the population every decade, in the form of the census. But that’s just people. As part of its mission to count all things , the U.S. Census Bureau recently released new figures on capital expenditures. It turns out Americans […]Read More
Did You Know the gender wage gap has narrowed but continues? The gender-based wage gap in the United States has narrowed in recent years, but disparities remain: national median earnings for civilians who worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months was $53,544 for men compared to $43,394 for women, according to a report from […]Read More
Did you know nearly 300 industries offer franchise opportunities? While NASA engineers and astrophysicists are planning the next missions to boldly go where no one has gone before, other experts are working on more fundamental issues, including how to feed astronauts on long-range spaceflights. Methuselah Foundation, a biomedical charity focused on extending the healthy human […]Read More
Did you know nearly 300 industries offer franchise opportunities? When it comes to innovative ways to attract visitors and Florida’s destination marketing organizations and tourism development offices, the sky is no longer the limit. In addition to miles of sandy beaches, natural wonders and theme parks, the Sunshine State is poised to become a hub […]Read More
