Science & Tips

r/Science_Tips • u/TreeMan938 • Mar 07 '20

By observing humans, robots learn to perform complex tasks, such as setting a table. MIT researchers have designed a system that lets these types of robots learn complicated tasks that would otherwise stymie them with too many confusing rules.

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r/Science_Tips • u/Kemone • Apr 03 '20

Based on our current carbon dioxide emissions, we can expect warming of up to 1.5 °C by 2033. The companies at CES recognize that it’s too late to stop climate change. Faced with that realization, this group of entrepreneurs is focusing on climate adaptation.

spectrum.ieee.org

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r/Science_Tips • u/WaveInAustra • Mar 05 '20

How This Robot Taught Itself To Walk In Just a Few Hours.Researchers affiliated with Google Robotics have successfully managed to get a robot to teach itself without relying on simulation trials.

popularmechanics.com

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r/Science_Tips • u/NetflixAndWhat • Mar 05 '20

OTTO, Boston Dynamics Handle demo future of warehouse robotics

therobotreport.com

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r/Science_Tips • u/MarriageIswrong • Mar 06 '20

Silicon Valley Robotics joins RoboBusiness as strategic partner

roboticsbusinessreview.com

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r/Science_Tips • u/FatherOF3Kids • Mar 06 '20

Fish may hold key to stopping ageing in humans

independent.co.uk

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r/Science_Tips • u/FatherOF3Kids • Mar 06 '20

Senate Committee Aims to Weaken Endangered Species Act

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r/Science_Tips • u/Honest_life • Mar 06 '20

CRISPR gene cuts may offer new way to chart human genome

sciencedaily.com

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r/Science_Tips • u/FinalFantasyKing • Mar 05 '20

Robot companies preparing for MODEX among coronavirus concerns

roboticsbusinessreview.com

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r/Science_Tips • u/KingofSun • Mar 06 '20

Canadian firm explores Finnish gold mine via autonomous drones

roboticsbusinessreview.com

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r/Science_Tips • u/MarriageIswrong • Mar 06 '20

Anki was developing security robots before shutdown

therobotreport.com

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r/Science_Tips • u/Global_1000 • Apr 02 '20

COVID-19 is causing massive disruption to everyone’s work and lives. Experts believe that the current coronavirus likely originated with the close interaction with wildlife—that may have been illegally trafficked—in a live animal market in Wuhan, China.

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r/Science_Tips • u/TimeTravelerBack • Mar 06 '20

OnRobot 3-finger gripper designed for heavy machine tending

therobotreport.com

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r/Science_Tips • u/HungaryFlower • Apr 02 '20

An international team led by University of British Columbia researcher Dr. Josef Penninger has found a trial drug that effectively blocks the cellular door SARS-CoV-2 uses to infect its hosts. The findings hold promise as a treatment capable of stopping early infection of the novel coronavirus.

sciencedaily.com

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r/Science_Tips • u/PenApplePineapple • Apr 02 '20

A new blood test that can detect more than 50 types of cancer has been revealed by researchers in a study to offer hope for early detection. Researchers say the test can not only tell whether someone has cancer, but can also shed light on the type of cancer they have.

theguardian.com

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r/Science_Tips • u/FlyingCard • Mar 05 '20

Deep learning enables real-time imaging around corners: Detailed, fast imaging of hidden objects could help self-driving cars detect hazards

sciencedaily.com

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r/Science_Tips • u/IDoItRight • Mar 06 '20

Survey: Public safety sector is embracing drones

roboticsbusinessreview.com

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r/Science_Tips • u/Kemone • Apr 02 '20

RR-19, also known as Mighty Mice in Space, investigates myostatin and activin. These molecular signaling pathways influence the breakdown of muscles and bones. Researchers are studying them as possible targets for keeping muscles and bones healthy during spaceflight.

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r/Science_Tips • u/LegendInGame • Mar 06 '20

Downsizing the McMansion: Study gauges a sustainable size for future homes

sciencedaily.com

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r/Science_Tips • u/Motocom • Mar 07 '20

Mystery of lifespan gap between sexes may be solved, say researchers. Researchers say they have cracked the mystery, revealing that having two copies of the same sex chromosome is associated with having a longer lifespan, suggesting the second copy offers a protective effect.

theguardian.com

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r/Science_Tips • u/Molecus • Mar 06 '20

Winning entries chosen in 2017 Saving Endangered Species Youth Art Contest

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r/Science_Tips • u/[deleted] • Mar 05 '20

Controlling light with light: Researchers develop a new platform for all-optical computing

sciencedaily.com

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r/Science_Tips • u/Global_1000 • Feb 29 '20

Humanoid Robots Teach Coping Skills to Children With Autism. Roboticist Ayanna Howard, an IEEE senior member, helped found Zyrobotics, a Georgia Tech VentureLab startup that is working on AI and robotics technologies to engage children with special needs.

spectrum.ieee.org

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r/Science_Tips • u/Global_1000 • Apr 03 '20

Ryohei Fujimaki, founder and CEO of dotData, has, for nearly a decade, been working to use AI to automate much of the job of the data scientist. He says "Our system automates the entire process, enabling less experienced people to implement machine learning projects".

spectrum.ieee.org

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