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Apple just unveiled a groundbreaking accessibility feature that lets people control motorized wheelchairs using only their eyes through the Vision Pro headset. The technology offers independence to users with conditions like ALS who previously needed assistance to move.
A Norwegian company just made robot joints smaller, lighter, and more powerful with motors so thin they open up entirely new design possibilities. Engineers will get hands-on demos at Boston's Robotics Summit in May 2026.
Engineers can now print a fully functional electric motor in about three hours for 50 cents, potentially ending costly factory delays from broken parts. MIT researchers developed a breakthrough platform that prints complex machines using multiple materials in one step.
Researchers discovered how to restore movement in mice with Huntington's disease by reactivating specific brain cells, and the improvements lasted for days. This breakthrough could open new treatment paths for a disease that currently has no cure.
A motorcycle engineer from Rugby just shattered the world record for fastest remote control car, hitting 234 mph with a vehicle he built in his spare time. The childhood dream turned real started with an 8-year-old's first RC car.
Gaming giant Valve just gave fans the gift of creativity by releasing free design files for its popular Steam Controller. Now anyone with a 3D printer can make custom accessories for the sold-out gamepad.
Tasmania is strengthening its family violence laws with reforms that extend reporting periods for coercive control, clarify strangulation offenses, and introduce a groundbreaking levy that makes offenders pay compensation directly to survivors.
A rare group of people can suppress HIV without medication, and researchers studying them just discovered something remarkable: some may be completely cured. These "elite controllers" could hold the key to helping 40 million people worldwide beat the virus.
A rare group of people can naturally suppress HIV without medication, and their immune systems may hold the key to curing 40 million people worldwide. Researchers studying these "elite controllers" believe they're closer than ever to understanding how the human body can beat HIV on its own.
After losing a beloved advocate to motor neurone disease, an Australian couple just made one of the largest charitable donations in the country's history. Quentin and Kylie Birt pledged $40 million to Fight MND, turning grief into hope for thousands of families facing the devastating illness. #
Queensland construction magnates pledged nearly $50 million to motor neurone disease research after witnessing tens of thousands rally at Melbourne's iconic charity event. Their generosity quadrupled after seeing the lasting impact of founder Neale Daniher and newly diagnosed NRL star Jai Arrow.
WhatsApp just gave parents a safer way to let preteens message and call, with full parental controls built in. The new accounts let parents decide who can contact their kids and which groups they can join.
Smart ring maker Oura just launched a feature that helps people see how hormonal birth control affects their body's rhythms. Starting May 6th, users can track how over 20 types of contraception influence their temperature, sleep, and recovery patterns.
Social media platforms are handing control back to users by letting them personalize their own algorithms. Threads, Instagram, and TikTok now offer tools that let you train your feed to show exactly what you want to see.
Vietnam is launching a nationwide effort to protect its livestock industry through better disease control and smarter farming practices. The initiative aims to help rural communities thrive while building a more resilient food system.
NASA's Mission Control in Houston is proving that teamwork on the ground is just as vital as astronauts in space, successfully guiding the Artemis II crew toward the moon with zero major issues. Over 50 years after the first moon missions, the same principles of careful decision-making and crew safety are bringing humanity back to deep space.
Apple just made it easier for parents to create safer online spaces for their children with a suite of intuitive tools launching this fall. The new features let families control what kids see, who they talk to, and when they use their devices.
A California company just raised $11 million to manufacture the motors that power drones and robots right here in America. For decades, nearly every robotic motor came from China, but Westmag is changing that with a new factory already filling orders for hundreds of thousands of units.
Electric vehicle maker Scout Motors is opening applications for its first assembly line workers at its new South Carolina plant, with jobs paying up to $37.50 per hour. No factory experience required.
Australian researchers built a tiny motor that spins using liquid metal flows instead of rigid parts, reaching 320 revolutions per minute. The breakthrough could revolutionize soft robotics and medical devices that need to bend, stretch, and move through tight spaces.
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