Replacing RobotLab…?

Originally posted on OUseful.Info, the blog…:
Somewhen around 2002-3, when we first ran the short course “Robotics and the Meaning of Life”, my colleague Jon Rosewell developed a drag and drop text based programming environment – RobotLab – that could be used to programme the behaviour of a Lego Mindstorms/RCX brick controlled robot, or…

How to strip 99 per cent of harmful BPA from water in 30 minutes

BPA has been linked to a range of health problems, but after decades of research, there’s now a cheap way to remove almost all of it from contaminated water Source: How to strip 99 per cent of harmful BPA from water in 30 minutes

A US firm is microchipping staff – here’s what they should fear

Sure, an electronic implant will do away with troublesome security cards and forgotten computer passwords, but beware the hidden downsides, says Jamais Cascio Source: A US firm is microchipping staff – here’s what they should fear

Blood biomarkers may help diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome

The severity of chronic fatigue syndrome, also called myalgic encephomyelitis, has been linked to higher levels of 17 inflammation biomarkers in the blood Source: Blood biomarkers may help diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome