Inventions and Machines
This Modern Barrel Makes Rainwater Harvesting Simpler Than Ever
This raindrop shaped barrel is a welcome change from the bulky rainwater collectors we're used to.
Nanotechnology
World's First ‘Molecular Robot’ Can Move and Build Molecules
The creation of the world’s first molecular robot by a team of University of Manchester scientists represents an important step in nanotechnology, and already is being greeted with great anticipation in the scientific community due to its wide-scale implications.
Robotics
These Artificial Muscles Lift Over 1,000 Times Their Own Weight
A small team from Columbia University Engineering designed a soft robotic muscle that doesn't require a lot of energy to do considerable feats of strength.
Robotics
These Airbags Stop Robots From Accidentally Injuring Workers
These airbags protect humans who work closely alongside robots. The inflatable bubble protects humans from the robots' sharpe edges.
Nanotechnology
Researchers Develop A Tiny Skin Patch That Can Melt Excess Body Fat
Researchers with Columbia University partnered with the University of North Carolina to create a small patch covered in microneedles. Those small needles carry a medication that can turn hard-to-remove white fat into metabolism-boosting brown fat.
