#science #tech Inspired by butterfly wings, Australian scientists have developed new technology that could pave the way for brighter displays. Bio-inspired electronics are no longer a thing of the future, with scientists increasingly looking for ways to replicate complex natural processes in the realm of nanotechnology, robotics and other related fields. In the past, for…
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This Plant Could Help Keep Pee Off Your Pants
#scifi #science #tech Drop the mop. Scientists have figured out the inner workings of a plant that’s exceptionally good at sucking up water, and their research could be used to make bathroom urinals less disgusting.
Google’s Self-Driving Cars Will Honk At You If You’re Not Paying Attention
#scifi #science #tech Google’s self-driving cars are getting smarter. Prototype vehicles are now able to recognize when honks are appropriate and even modulate how they use the horn, the company said in its most recent monthly report. “As our honking algorithms improved, we’ve begun broadcasting our car horn to the world,” the report said.