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May 26, 2015 11:46 AM EDT

Are Tinder, Grindr To Blame For STD Surge In Rhode Island?

Could some dating apps be to blame for a recent surge of STDs in Rhode Island?

May 26, 2015 10:37 AM EDT

This Drone Can Fly Autonomously and Learn New Routes with its Navigation System

Drones may be getting a bit smarter. Scientists have created a new vision and learning system that allow drones to learn a control themselves without relying on a GPS signal or trained personnel.

May 24, 2015 07:13 PM EDT

Neurological Disorders May Be Linked To Gaming

New findings published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B reveal that too much time spent playing video games could be linked to a higher risk of neurological disorders.

May 22, 2015 06:13 AM EDT

Scientists Create a Robotic Arm that Moves by Thought Alone

The field of prosthetics is moving forward by leaps and bounds and now, researchers have created robotic arms that move by mere thought.

May 21, 2015 09:22 AM EDT

New Class of Swelling Magnets May Change the Future of Energy

A new class of magnets that expand their volume when placed in a magnetic field and generate negligible amounts of wasteful heat during energy harvesting could be the future of new actuators.

May 18, 2015 11:54 PM EDT

Airplane Noise May Actually Affect Our Perception Of Taste

Could the rumble of an airplane's engine affect how our in-flight meal tastes? New findings published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance suggests that it could influence the flavor of our food.

May 18, 2015 08:52 AM EDT

New Octopus Robot Arm May Help Conduct Surgeries in the Future

An octopus arm may have inspired the creation of a new surgical tool. Scientists have created a robotic arm that can bend stretch and squeeze through cluttered environments.

May 15, 2015 03:20 PM EDT

Scientists Unravel the Mysteries of Spider Silk with New Model

Scientists may have unraveled some of the mysteries of spider silk, which could help researchers design synthetic resources that mimic its extraordinary properties.

May 13, 2015 11:54 AM EDT

New Metal Material is So Light it Floats on Water

Can you imagine metal that's so light that it floats on water? Scientists have created just that. They've engineered a new metal matrix composite that is so light that it can float on water.

May 12, 2015 07:58 PM EDT

Traveling By Bike Is 6 Times Cheaper Than Traveling By Car

If you want to workout and save money doing it, a bike might be right up your alley.

May 12, 2015 11:13 AM EDT

Step Forward in Artificial Intelligence: Scientists Create Artificial Neural Circuit

It's a new and significant step forward for artificial intelligence. Scientists have created a simple artificial neural circuit for the very first time. The circuit of about 100 artificial synapses managed to perform a simple version of a typical human task: image classification.

May 12, 2015 10:20 AM EDT

Control Swarms of Robots with a Simple Swipe of Your Finger on Your Tablet

Imagine controlling swarms of robots simply by using your tablet. Scientists have created a new system that allows people to control a fleet of robots with the swipe of a finger.