Robot Grippers Made From Langoustine Leftovers

The langoustine tails that typically end up in restaurant compost bins have found an unlikely second career. Engineers at Switzerland’s EPFL are building functional robots from discarded crustacean exoskeletons. The grippers can hoist 500-gram objects. The swimmers paddle through water at 11 centimeters per second. The work tackles a problem most roboticists ignore: what happens […]

WordPress 6.9: What’s New for Developers

WordPress 6.9 is a pivotal release that strengthens the foundation for where WordPress is heading next. The updates to the Abilities API, Interactivity API, Block Bindings, DataViews, and DataForm make the platform more connected and easier to customize. This release also puts developers in a better position to build interactive and intelligent features as WordPress […]

Why Your Basement Keeps Flooding and How to Stop It

Ever come home to a flooded basement and wonder why it keeps happening? The usual culprits are rising groundwater, heavy rains, or even plumbing failures. But don’t despair, there are effective solutions to your soggy predicament. Methods range from installing sump pumps and French drains, to regular maintenance checks on your gutters and foundation. It’s […]