Researchers build the world’s fastest ‘soft’ robot, which can travel more than THREE TIMES faster than the previous record holder using movements that mimic a cheetah Researchers at North Carolina State University built a new ‘soft’ robot using silicone bands to mimic the gait of a cheetah It’s just 2.7 inches long but travels nearly … Read more
A new third type of test may offer a simpler way for healthcare workers to identify positive coronavirus cases. The two tests most commonly used are a PCR test, which looks for the virus’ genetic material to see if someone is currently infected, and an antibody test, which sees if someone has been infected in … Read more
Women’s blood vessels AGE faster than men’s which increases their risk of heart diseases at a younger age, study claims Women aged 30 with high blood pressure ‘more likely to have heart disease’ This is because their blood vessels and arteries are less efficient at that age Authors of study say finding may reshape way doctors assess heart … Read more
‘Put your back into it!’ Bank of England Governor Bailey tells banks to get emergency loans out to struggling firms Bailey suggested banks were sticking to risk assessments that were too slow Bailey’s call adds to concerns voiced by Ministers and industry bodies He also said the OBR’s projection of a 35% decline in GDP … Read more
With more households staying at home to work and children off school due to the ongoing pandemic, internet and mobile speeds are more stretched than ever before. As a result, many may find their broadband is lagging and will be looking for ways to improve it. While telecoms companies are constantly monitoring traffic on their … Read more
The streets are so dead now you can hear the ambulance sirens from a long way off. And you hear them more and more. Yesterday, one came for an old lady at the end of my block, a squad of masked medics milling around the stretcher as she was wheeled into an ambulance and away … Read more
For the best internet speed while working from home during the coronavirus lockdown you should avoid using the microwave, according to Ofcom. The regulator has published seven tips for staying connected during the lockdown on its website including doing regular speed checks on your connection. There has been a spike in internet use as people … Read more
The Pentagon has successfully tested a hypersonic glide body capable of flying five times faster than the speed of sound. The test was conducted at the Pacific Missile Range Facility in Kauai, Hawaii Thursday night where it traveled at hypersonic speeds and landed on ‘a designated impact point.’ Known as the Common-Hypersonic Glide Body (C-HGB), … Read more
ALABAMA Alabama health officials on Tuesday ordered the closure of day cares, senior centers and on-site restaurant dining in six counties to contain the coronavirus outbreak. The order from the Alabama Department of Public Health applies to Jefferson County, which has the highest number of cases, and the surrounding counties of Tuscaloosa, Walker, Blount, St. … Read more
Climate change is making Greenland and Antarctica lose ice SIX TIMES FASTER than in the 1990s 400 million people are at risk of annual coastal flooding By Ian Randall For Mailonline Published: 18:01 GMT, 11 March 2020 | Updated: 18:05 GMT, 11 March 2020 Climate change is causing devastating impacts in Greenland and Antarctica with … Read more