Telexistence robot avatar transmits sight, hearing and touch

TELESAR V, a  telexistence robot system being researched at Keio University, aims to free people from time and space constraints by using remotely

Japanese supercomputer blisters 10 quadrillion calculations per second

The Japanese supercomputer K broke its own record this week by hitting 10 quadrillion calculations per second (10.51 petaflops), exceeding its previous

Austria. “Highest” and “largest” PV array in Europe completed

PV - ?Highest? and ?largest? PV array in Europe completed - Renewable Energy Magazine, at the heart of clean energy journalism

United States. Solazyme completes first commercial flight on biofuel

Biofuels - Solazyme completes first commercial flight on biofuel - Renewable Energy Magazine, at the heart of clean energy journalism

United Kingdom. WWF: renewables could meet up to 90% of electricity demand by 2030

Panorama - WWF: renewables could meet up to 90% of electricity demand by 2030 - Renewable Energy Magazine, at the heart of clean energy journalism

Monster black hole eats worlds

A new study claims a supermassive black hole at the centre of our galaxy is ripping apart entire worlds on a daily basis.

Stunning video of PETMAN humanoid robot from Boston Dynamics

The company has released footage of its most advanced biped robot walking and doing push-ups

E-paper unplugged is key draw at Japan show

(PhysOrg.com) -- Yet another flexible e-paper display? No. Something special. This concept e-reader has no ho-hum signs of boring repetition. The concept e-reader was shown at last month’s FPD International in Japan, the big event focused on flat panel displays, which took place from October 26 to October 28. In fact, it was a top attraction. The new device from Taiwan-based AU Optronics (AUO) does not need an external power supply.

Controlling an avatar with your brain

The Advanced Virtuality Lab (AVL) at the Interdisciplinary Center Israel, is developing a system for controlling a virtual or physical body using only the

Extreme-ultraviolet microscope to create next generation of microchips

An extreme-ultraviolet (EUV) microscope for creating the next generation of chips has been created by scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s

World’s most powerful laser to tear apart the vacuum of space

A laser powerful enough to tear apart the fabric of space is planned as part of a new scientific project that aims to answer some of the most fundamental

Fully functional flexible memory on plastic

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) researchers have developed fully functional flexible non-volatile resistive random access memory

The top 20 most bike-friendly cities according to the 2011 Copenhagenize index

A very comprehensive ranking of cities around the world based on many criteria that matter to cyclists. How does your city rank? Does it make the cut?

Mars Rover discovers 'a completely new thing'

While looking for a safe place to weather the cold Martian winter, the rover Opportunity spied something protruding from the Mars regolith -- something it's never seen before.