Science & Enviroment

Why the blood of young people can rejuvenate old brains
21:17 2018-02-24

Scientists have been rejuvenating old mice with infusions of not just the blood of younger mice, but even blood from teenage human beings – and we finally have our first clues on why this strange technique works. Researchers have discovered an enzyme that helps rescue ageing brains from cognitive decline. So far it’s only been …

Computer games may keep the brain nimble, study says
12:04 2018-02-24

The computer game’s concept is relatively simple. Find the matching motor vehicle and road sign amid a series of increasing distractions. Succeed and the challenge gets quicker and harder. According to new research Cognitive-training games like this one, Double Decision, are designed to improve brain functions and are at the center of a growing body of research …

How to use a keyboard and mouse on Xbox One
10:42 2018-02-24

For around three years now Microsoft has said that official keyboard and mouse support is coming to Xbox One. Unfortunately, it’s yet to happen and we don’t currently have a date for when it will. No matter, though – if you simply can’t wait there’s a way to make it happen for yourself and we …

New firefighting robot gets put to the test
09:34 2018-02-24

SAFFiR, the US Navy’s experimental firefighting robot, may be in for some competition. That’s because researchers at Italy’s IIT-Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia have successfully tested a new-and-improved version of the WALK-MAN humanoid robot, which is designed to support firefighters. WALK-MAN was developed through a European Union-funded project that also includes the University of Pisa in …

New video shows Airbus’ one-seater Vahana drone take to the skies ahead of 2020 commercial launch
03:16 2018-02-24

Airbus has shared new footage of its autonomous robot taxi taking to the skies for the first time. The flying taxi, dubbed Alpha One, is part of Project Vahana, the aerospace giant’s advanced projects division. The video shows the self-flying drone hovering above the ground for about a minute or so, before smoothly lowering itself …