Innovation - Page 251

November 3, 2015

Scientists proceed with caution towards new gene mutation technology

A powerful new technology could be used to manipulate nature by changing a species gene pool through reproduction, and it has scientists proceeding with caution. 

November 3, 2015

Island to get first German drone delivery service

Deutsche Post DHL says it is starting Germany's first drone package delivery service, a test program transporting medicine to a pharmacy on a North Sea island.

November 3, 2015

MIT ‘cheetah-bot’ could hit speeds up to 33 mph

When the ‘cheetah-bot’ runs, it bounds with a grace and speed that resembles its animal namesake. The four-legged MIT-designed robot weighs almost as much as its feline counterpart and now researchers have developed an algorithm that lets it jump and run untethered with the potential to reach speeds around 30 mph.

November 3, 2015

Exoskeleton offers paralyzed vets options to walk

The first veteran provided an exoskeleton for personal use that enables him to walk will be in California next week as part of a veteran’s health summit that will include a look at the future of bionics.

November 3, 2015

It’s OK, lefties, the Apple Watch is for you, too

It won't have escaped the notice of lefties interested in Apple's just-unveiled smartwatch that the placement of the Digital Crown would've made for some tricky maneuvers if Apple's design team hadn't taken them into account. 

November 3, 2015

Apple launches Apple Watch, dives into wearable market

Apple finally made its big entry into the wearable technology market on Tuesday, unveiling the Apple Watch, its long-anticipated smartwatch.

November 3, 2015

Samsung’s Gear S smartwatch cuts its smartphone leash, runs free

Samsung's new Gear S smartwatch now comes with 3G connectivity and its own SIM card, making it a standalone device that no longer needs to be paired with a smartphone to function. 

November 3, 2015

IBM touts Watson supercomputer to speed up scientific breakthroughs

IBM has enhanced its Watson supercomputer, famous for its appearance on the quiz show "Jeopardy," in an attempt to speed up the pace of scientific breakthroughs.

November 3, 2015

Scientists team with IBM to boost ‘super microscope’

A research center in Germany has teamed up with IBM to boost the storage capabilities of a  super microscope which takes molecular level X-ray images.

November 3, 2015

Medication management goes digital

Medication management for patients, as well as their physicians and pharmacists, is going digital.