Superworms act like “mini recycling plants” to survive solely on plastic

A team of researchers has found that hungry little critters known as "superworms" have a healthy appetite for polystyrene, which they were able to trace to specific enzymes in the worms' gut bacteria that convert the plastic waste into energy.

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First quadcopter drone that can be launched from a submarine underwater

SpearUAV has released its Ninox 103 UW Sub-to-Air encapsulated autonomous quadcopter, which it says is the first loitering drone that can be launched from a submarine and other submerged platforms.

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Wearable multitool strap fixes problems duct tape leaves behind

We might get accused of blasphemy for saying it, but duct tape has its limitations. The MODL Infinity Tool can't replace duct tape, but it can step in on some of those jobs that stump the world's favorite adhesive fix-all.

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Scientists cover robotic finger with living skin made from human cells

We've been hearing a lot about synthetic skins made for robotic hands, which would give the devices human-like qualities. Scientists in Japan have gone a step further, by covering a robotic finger in a self-healing skin made from live human cells.

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Study shows how we could be tracked by our phone’s Bluetooth signal

Your smartphone continuously emits Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) signals, even when it isn't paired to a Bluetooth device. Scientists are now reporting that by analyzing those signals, it could be possible for someone else to track your whereabouts.

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If you’re not using a CRM tool, you’re not efficient as you could be

Jack Wallen discusses the benefits of using customer relationship management solutions, details how to personalize ONLYOFFICE, and suggests other CRM tools to consider. Image: Magicnolia/Adobe Stock I am constantly inundated…

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