The OM-D E-M10 Mark II is Olympus doing what it does best: Keep pushing the mirrorless camera envelope with design and practical features. As the entry-level model in the OM-D family (the E-M5 is for intermediates and E-M1 for serious pros), the E-M10 series is aimed photographers who want to ditch their bulky DSLR as well as beginner photographers who want to graduate from … [Read more...]
Baxter the Robot Can Beat You at Connect Four
Sometimes a robot would just like to play a nice, quiet game of Connect Four, rather than languishing on a busy factory floor. On Sunday at Robotronica, a robotics event in Brisbane, Baxter the robot went head to head with kids of all ages, wielding the little yellow and red disks with its mechanical hand. … [Read more...]
Caitlyn Jenner Halloween costume prompts outcry
Yes, it is that time of the year again. It may be August, but topical and tasteless Halloween costumes are already popping up — ready to destroy what should be a beautiful night of guilt-free candy consumption. … [Read more...]
Why Did 7 Big Oil Companies Submit Climate Pledges To The United Nations?
Earlier this week, seven oil and gas companies proposed methane emissions cuts as part of their contribution to a global climate deal ahead of the United Nations’ Framework Convention on Climate Change in Paris later this year. … [Read more...]
Chacin Feels Nerves in First Major-league Start in Over a Year
Jhoulys Chacin had started over a hundred major-league games heading into his start for the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday, but he nonetheless felt butterflies as he took the mound. … [Read more...]
Gus Bradley, No Need to Reduce Number of Preseason Games
The rash of injuries around the NFL this season has prompted some, including Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers to call for a reduction in preseason games.Rodgers, whose team lost star receiver Jordy Nelson to a knee injury on Sunday, said the "meaningless" exhibition season should be cut half. … [Read more...]
Rivers and Oceans Will Soon Be Full of Robots
While the world goes crazy for drones, a hardworking set of marine robots are helping scientists learn more about our global waterways. Aquabots are the most advanced way to measure the reaches of the ocean, rivers and lakes, Matthew Dunbabin, a principal research fellow at the Institute for Future Environments at the Queensland University of Technology, told Mashable … [Read more...]
Scary Truth About Human Waste on Your Food
Guac lovers everywhere were struck with grievous news a few weeks ago: The FDA has banned imports of cilantro from Puebla, Mexico, after learning that the crop could be contaminated with human feces. Or, as many news sites so elegantly put it, there's probably poop on your produce. … [Read more...]
SOS Message Saved a British Tourist Lost in Australian Outback
Geoff Keys, who is currently blogging about his adventures in Australia, lost his way after breaking off from his group to go for a swim near Eliot Falls. Things went wrong after he tried to take a shortcut on his way back that evening. … [Read more...]
Nearly 700 Close Calls Between Drones and Planes
If for some reason you think the lack of drone regulation in the U.S. isn't a problem, read this. The Washington Post obtained records from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) detailing nearly 700 close calls between drones and airplanes in the U.S. in 2015. Over 70 close calls have been recorded between Aug. 1-17. … [Read more...]