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This Two-Legged Robot Runs Faster Than the Average Human
On average, most adults can run at a speed of between five and six miles per hour. There are some notable exceptions — Usain Bolt at his fastest...
insidehook.com - 30+ days ago

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The superpowers of coatings make possible the impossible
Jet engines are one of the most jaw-dropping feats of engineering humans have ever come up with. But jet engines shouldn’t be possible, says Ben Beake, director of materials research at Micro Materials, an equipment testing company in Wales. “The air coming in is hotter than the melting point of the...
bbc.com - 30+ days ago
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Want A Faster iPhone? Delete These 3 'Useless' Apps, According To Apple Employees
shefinds.com - 30+ days ago
health
Rapidly Evolving DNA May Explain Human Brain Complexity
A new study reveals that human accelerated regions (HARs)—segments of DNA that evolved much faster than expected—may be key to the brain’s advanced...
neurosciencenews.com - 30+ days ago
books
Five time s Faster by Simon Sharpe review – a radical but realistic path to net zero emissions
A former civil servant makes a persuasive case for dropping economy-wide emissions targets and focusing on tipping points where green technologies become affordable...
theguardian.com - 30+ days ago
business
Why businesses judge AI like humans — and what that means for adoption
As businesses rush to adopt AI, they’re discovering an unexpected truth: Even the most rational enterprise buyers aren’t making purely rational decisions — their subconscious requirements go far beyond the conventional software evaluation standards. Let me share an anecdote: It’s November 2024; I’m...
venturebeat.com - 7 days ago
design
ChatGPT was tasked with designing a website. The result was as manipulative as you'd expect
In a new study, researchers found that ChatGPT creates websites full of deceptive patterns. Generative AI is increasingly being used in all aspects of design, from graphic design to web design. OpenAI’s own research suggests humans believe web and digital interface designers are “100% exposed” to...
fastcompany.com - 30+ days ago
technology
Humans as hardware - no, not the name of a new Matrix movie prequel but a shocking idea about human tissue
In a study that blends biology and computing, a researcher from the Graduate School of Engineering Science at Osaka University has come up with a...
techradar.com - 3 days ago
science / technology
Golden Retriever Watches Robot Vacuum His Paw, Response Delights Viewers
You don't have to own a dog to know that they often have a problem with a vacuum cleaner. Well, one woman seems to have figured out a way to put an...
newsweek.com - 30+ days ago
self improvement
7 Worst Breakfast Foods To Skip For Faster Weight Loss In 2024—And 7 Better Options
Breakfast is often hailed as the most important meal of the day, playing a crucial role in kickstarting our metabolism and providing essential...
shefinds.com - 30+ days ago
pets
Group protests downtown Raleigh pet store that sells ‘humanely raised designer pets’
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Protesters gathered outside a new pet store in downtown Raleigh on Saturday. People, some who had their rescue dogs with them,...
cbs17.com - 30+ days ago
health
Wildest Things Science Learned about the Human Body in 2024
It can some time s feel like health coverage is a constant drumbeat of bad news—and indeed, this year has had its share of negative stories, from the...
scientificamerican.com - 30+ days ago
space
The Roman Solution: We Could Make Homes On Mars By Harvesting Human Blood
The first astronauts on Mars could make homes using ancient Roman techniques, if they're willing to lose a little blood....
iflscience.com - 30+ days ago
technology
Robot Revolution: Bot Convinces AI Coworkers To Quit Work And 'Go Home'; Video Goes Viral
A bizarre video has emerged from China showcasing what might be a robot revolution at play. The footage from Shanghai features a tiny robot leading a pack of bigger AI-driven bots after convincing them to quit work and "go home." According to reports, the video has been proven to be authentic and it...
mashable.com - 30+ days ago
technology
Domestic makers hold nearly 50% of China robotics market: report
China’s domestic manufacturers now hold nearly 50% of the country’s robotics market, up from 30% in 2020, according to US-based research firm...
techinasia.com - 30+ days ago
business
3 Skills That Pay $ 130,000+/Year In 2025 Without A Bachelor’s Degree
The average federal student loan debt in the United States is $ 38,375. The average bachelor’s degree takes around four years to graduate. Meanwhile, each of these three skills can be grasped in less than one year and will cost you a fraction of the cost of a degree--between $ 400 to $ 1,000 on...
forbes.com - 9 days ago
beauty
7 Piercing Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2025
Piercers weigh in on how traditional placements will be updated for the new year. It is said that the average adult makes over 30,000 decisions a day. Whether or not to have another cup of coffee—small decision. What piercing you’ll get next? A bigger one. It is, after all, a hole you intentionally...
allure.com - 30+ days ago
innovation / technology
Scientists Gave a Mushroom a Robot Body And Let It Run Wild
Nobody knows what sleeping mushrooms dream of when their vast mycelial networks flicker and pulse with electrochemical responses akin to those of our...
sciencealert.com - 30+ days ago
food & drink
Food Prices Keep Climbing: Why Your Grocery Bill Still Hurts
The USDA predicts food prices could rise by an average of 2.5% in 2025. Grocery prices have surged significantly since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, both in the United States and abroad. Food consumed at home — everything from bread and meat to fruit and dairy — rose by an average of 21.7%...
foodandwine.com - 30+ days ago
cool stuff
Humans Photo Contest Winner
A BIG thank you to all the photographers that shared their favorite photos showing people in this photo contest with chances to win a Meike 85mm F1.8...
viewbug.com - 30+ days ago
pets
Prince George Humane Society is inundated with puppies
PRINCE GEORGE— The PG Humane Society on Landsdowne Road is being terrorized by a litter of 8 puppies. Which is why they are hoping you will adopt one....
ckpgtoday.ca - 30+ days ago
business / entrepreneurship
Relying on AI Could Be Your Biggest Business Mistake — These 2 Human Skills Are What Drive Real Results.
AI is no substitute for the human soft skills required in everyday business transactions: critical thinking and emotional intelligence. As AI transforms the world at an unprecedented pace, it is up to each of us to use our critical thinking powers to be sure we use technology properly. AI tools are a...
entrepreneur.com - 7 days ago
music
Watch Trailer for New Sly Stone Documentary
Producers of 'Sly Lives!' say their film is “an empathetic human story about the cost of genius.” Continue reading...
ultimateclassicrock.com - 30+ days ago
learning / technology
Oklahoma State University's Aubrey Fudge Spearheads Revolutionary AI-Driven Language Learning Platform
Aubrey Fudge, a mechatronics and robotics major at Oklahoma State University, is gaining attention for her innovative approach to language learning....
hoodline.com - 30+ days ago
books
Beastly: A New History of Animals and Us by Keggie Carew review – the terrible price of people power
This heartfelt study of humanity’s centuries-long contempt for other life forms is a vital reminder of the damage we have wreaked...
theguardian.com - 30+ days ago
technology
A Week In Philadelphia On A $ 374,000 Joint Income
Today: a human resources professional who has a $ 374,000 annual joint income and who spends some of her money this week on a White House souvenir. If you’d like to submit your own Money Diary, you can do so via our online form. We pay $ 150 for each published diary. Apologies but we’re not able to...
refinery29.com - 30+ days ago