The Cybathlon, Bipedal Robots and Coder Gender Bias - Today on HowStuffWorks NOW

Feb 26, 2016 09:00 am   Today on HowStuffWorks NOW   Cybathlon, a Global Bionics Competition, Debuts This October The first-ever Cybathlon will showcase disabled competitors using state-of-the-art assistive robotic technology, from neuroproestheses to wearable exoskeletons.       Female Newborns May Fare Better After Some Brain Injuries Being deprived of oxygen can lead to brain injuries. Strangely enough, gender can play a role in those injuries in newborns.       A Small Shove for a Robot, a Giant Leap for Robotkind In their new footage of Atlas, Boston Dynamics isn't just picking on a robot. They're demonstrating mastery of some of the most difficult issues in robotics.       The Strong Bias Against Women in Coding Female coders' work is less accepted than male coders' even though it may be better, according to a new study. Women coders we spoke with agreed.       Things Are Looking Up for the Adorable American Pika As the climate changes, some pika populations may die out, but others will flourish. A new study examined what's likely to happen in eight U.S. National Parks.       How the Quagga, an Extinct Zebra Sub-species, Is Being Revived More than 100 years after the last quagga died, scientists in South Africa are using selective breeding to bring it back.       Marijuana Use in Colorado Sending More Visitors to ER Than Residents Why are residents of Colorado responding to their recreational marijuana access differently than out-of-towners?       Meet the New Food Peddlers Food trucks are tasty, but they're expensive. Loading up a bike with Korean tacos or chocolate sea-salt popsicles? Not as much.       Red Lobster Owes Beyoncé Some Free Cheddar Bay Biscuits But does name-checking a product in a song always mean a big sales bump?       Getting Intel on Intel Sure, Intel still makes processors, but what else has the company been up to? And what in the world is an adrenaline dress?       How Children's Stories Could Be the Key to Creating Ethical Robots How do we teach our future robotic helpers to have a moral sense? We may have to treat them like human children, exposing them to the same human folk stories.       The Odd Empathy of Vicarious Embarrassment If you're watching someone embarrass themselves on TV, it might make you squirm or even change the channel. But hey, at least you're empathetic.       Committed a Super-serious Sin? Head for a Super-confessor! More than 1,000 Catholic priests and monks are scattering around the globe, ready to forgive the kinds of sins normally only absolved by the pope or his bishops.       Suicides of Top Chefs Shed Light on Food Industry Issues Fine dining is full of intense pressure and really long hours for food professionals. One nonprofit is trying to change that reality.       These Four Couple Styles Can Predict Long-Term Relationship Success Is there a better way to predict the success of marriage? Researchers mapped how couples interact and make decisions about their long-term relationship goals.       Study: Grades Improve When Kids Learn Great Scientists Struggled Too New research shows kids learn science best when we show them the failures and personal struggles that led to the astronomical successes.     Copyright © 2016 InfoSpace LLC, All rights reserved. HowStuffWorks, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave, Atlanta, GA 30308 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

Remembering U.S. Presidents, Bike Safety Tech and Wolf Dialects - Today on HowStuffWorks NOW

Feb 22, 2016 03:50 pm   Today on HowStuffWorks NOW   Alexander Hamilton? Yeah, He Wasn't a U.S. President But what about Hubert Humphrey? Or Millard Fillmore?       5 Cool New Tech Products Making Bicycling Safer Meet the technology-driven products helping bicyclists take aim at safer riding conditions.       Decoding Wolf Dialects A study finds wolves howl differently depending on the species.       Charlie Sheen's HIV Disclosure Measurably Raised Public Awareness Only Charlie Sheen knows exactly why he went public with his HIV diagnosis last fall, but public health researchers are glad he did, as more people sought information.       Ridiculous History: The 1919 Boston Molasses Flood Killed and Injured Dozens Imagine 2.3 million gallons of molasses pouring down city streets in a massive, lethal wave. That was the scene in Boston on January 15, 1919.       New '4-D Printing' Advance Makes Shape-changing Objects Inspired by Nature "4-D printing" adds another dimension to 3-D printing, by creating objects that are programmed to change shape. A new Harvard development takes inspiration from nature.       The Challenge of Building a Massive Space Telescope A project like the JWST takes more than a village to come to fruition. It takes many space agencies and corporate partners … and one man to manage the massive feat.       U.S. Lawmakers Ask Whether It's Time for Women to Register for the Draft With military combat roles opening to all, should women have the responsibility to register for the draft at 18 like men? A bill aims to catalyze the conversation.       The Ford GT and Gorilla Glass — A Match Made in ... Well, the Lab By switching from a conventional windshield to a Gorilla Glass hybrid windshield, Ford was able to cut more than 12 pounds from its all-new Ford GT supercar.     Copyright © 2016 InfoSpace LLC, All rights reserved. HowStuffWorks, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave, Atlanta, GA 30308 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list