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New Robot Mannequin Tests Chemical and Biological Suits for Armed Forces
The Ministry of Defense has introduced a robotic mannequin that will help test new chemical and biological suits for the U.K.’s armed forces. The mannequin, called the Porton Man, is able to walk, run, sit, kneel and copy a soldier sighting a weapon.
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Climate Change Could Hinder Food Production in the Desert
Climate change could affect a plant's process to produce upscale food. An increase in carbon dioxide amounts caused by stronger climate change is expected to limit the process by which plants turn nitrate into proteins thus possibly hindering food quality, which is scarce in the desert.
NASA Spacecraft Discovers Large Ocean Under Ice of Saturn Moon
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft has found signs of an ocean at least as big as Lake Superior under a thick layer of ice on one of Saturn’s moon. The results were published in the journal Science and support past signs that the moon has liquid water, providing the possibility that it can host life.
EZRT New Technology Finds Diamonds in Rocks
The Development Center for X-ray Technology (EZRT) has created a demonstrator that can find diamonds located in volcanic rocks. EZRT is a division of the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS) that works on X-ray technology, image processing, computed tomography and optical 3D inspection systems.
Chrysler Recalls Almost 900000 Vehicles for Brake Issue
Chrysler Group announced on Wednesday their second recall in the past month due to a problem with brakes in Jeep Grand Cherokees and Dodge Durangos. 867,795 vehicles, including models from the year 2011 through 2014, are covered in the recall.
Mozilla CEO Brendan Eich Quits Over Gay Rights Row
Mozilla CEO Brendan Eich resigned after gay rights activists protested the company's appointment of Eich who in the past supported an anti-gay proposition.
5-year Old Boy Discovers Security Flaw in Xbox Live
A 5-year old from San Diego was able to use his dad's Xbox Live account with a password. Microsoft fixed the flaw after the boy's father brought the loophole to its notice.
Denver Thinks About Alcohol Ban for Washington Park
Denver Parks and Recreation is considering banning alcohol at Washington Park this summer. Denver Parks and Recreation is considering banning alcohol at Washington Park this summer.
CDC Reports Drastic Increase in E-Cigarette Poisoning from Liquid Nicotine
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that there has been an increase in phone calls to poison control centers in the U.S. related to the use of electronic cigarettes.
Dinosaur ‘Chase’ Occurring 112 Million Years Ago Reconstructed in 3D
Scientists from the Royal Veterinary College of the University of London were able to digitally remake a chase scene with two dinosaurs from 112 million years ago.
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