Professor Deborah Gordon recently sent hundreds of ants to the orbiting International Space Station. By studying how the ants adjust their behavior to cope with near-zero gravity conditions, scientists could improve the algorithms ...
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A wall-crawling robot inspired by the gecko has taken a small but important step towards a future in space, scientists said on Thursday. The tiny legged prototype could be the forerunner of automatons which crawl along the hulls of ...
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Millions of people step aboard airplanes each day, complaining about the lack of legroom and overhead space but almost taking for granted that they can travel thousands of miles in just a few hours. Wednesday marks the 100th anniversary ...
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The Center for Tomography Research Laboratory (CTECH Labs) introduced the latest technology in brain scanning at the 6th International IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society Conference on Neural Engineering at the Sheraton Hotel, ...
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Human Touch, a resource for robotic massage chairs, zero-gravity chairs and related products, is exhibiting its product line in a new, permanent showroom at this week's High Point Market. The 2,000-square-foot showroom in Furniture Plaza, ...
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Zero Gravity Creations, a new design company in Baltimore Co-Founded by Tim McFadden and Aric Wanveer, is unveiling the lighting technology in a Nationwide Contest for Meaningful Innovation organized by Philips and Indiegogo. ZGC has ...
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NASA scientists plan to take 3D printers into space to enable astronauts to create tools, and even food, onboard the International Space Station and later on the moon or even Mars. NASA's chief administrator Charles Bolden talked about 3D ...
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Well, tell me your secret of how you relax your body muscles and body posture? What is it? Performing yoga, exercising, lying on your back, what? Well, is it by any chance sitting on a chair and not just any chair, literally a relaxing, ...
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Zero gravity chairs can be adjusted according to your comfort requirements. These chairs recline at different angles to provide a sense of euphoria to the user of this chair. Manufacturers of such chairs offer a wide variety of styles and ...
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Power lift chair and recliner specialist UltraComfort America is in a new showroom for this week's High Point Market that, at 4,073 square feet, is more than twice the size of its former space. The company, now showing in International ...
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Massage action descriptions on massage chairs might leave you wondering.These brief definitions may help shed the light on what specific massage actions may signify. Air Pressure System This system provides an adjustable pulsating ...
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Nestle USA, a subsidiary of Swiss food company Nestle, has unveiled six new confections just in time for spring and Easter. The new products will be available across the US. The new offerings include NEW! WONKA Laffy Taffy Jelly Beans, ...
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Using a hammock for a bed? No, we're not crazy! Did you know that today, millions of people use a hammock as their bed? We receive several emails and phone calls each day where someone inquires about using a hammock instead of a mattress ...
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Many people consider a hammock as only an accessory for their yard, deck, or porch. Some people consider laying in a hammock a "reward", only for use after tasks such as mowing the lawn, weeding the garden, or repainting the fence are ...
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The sun is shining, the music is playing, and you've got all day. Kick back on the warm sand with a beach chair and let all your troubles wash out with the tide. More than the beach Beach chairs bring comfort beyond the beach! ...