European Parliament votes to grant Snowden protection from US

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Robin Edgar

In an unexpected vote, MEPs narrowly approved a measure that calls on EU member states to “drop any criminal charges against Edward Snowden, grant him protection, and consequently prevent extradition or rendition by third parties, in recognition of his status as whistle-blower and international human rights defender.” The 285-281 vote came amid a long response Read more about European Parliament votes to grant Snowden protection from US[…]

3D Printed Hair

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Robin Edgar

We introduce a technique for 3D printing soft strands, fibers, and bristles using conventional 3D printers. Our work was inspired by the phenomenon that occurs during the operation of a handheld glue gun: when a person extrudes hot glue material and moves the gun away, a “string” of residue often forms unintentionally. The shape, length, Read more about 3D Printed Hair[…]

e-skin fingertips feel texture, pressure, temperature and hear sound

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Robin Edgar

The most surprising finding? “Our e-skin picked up sound better than the mic on a smartphone.” Ko says that exactly how the pressure, texture, temperature, and acoustic signals will be transmitted into the brain is his next challenge. Source: New artificial fingerprints feel texture, hear sound

Micorsoft will FORCE Windows 10 on you in next year’s auto-upgrade.

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Robin Edgar

Do you want virus outbreaks? Because that’s how you get ’em But deciding to make the upgrade part of the patching cycle is a grave mistake. True, it’s only going to be an optional upgrade at the moment, but by early next year the pressure is going to be raised, and anyone who automatically installs Read more about Micorsoft will FORCE Windows 10 on you in next year’s auto-upgrade.[…]

Scientists announce progress toward better battery to power cars – lithium-oxygen

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Robin Edgar

Researchers at the University of Cambridge on Thursday announced the creation of a laboratory demonstration model of a lithium-oxygen battery that overcomes many of the barriers that have held back the development of this technology. They said the battery boasts very high energy density, is about 93 percent efficient – better than previous efforts – Read more about Scientists announce progress toward better battery to power cars – lithium-oxygen[…]

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