Flexible yet sturdy robot is designed to “grow” like a plant Its extendable appendage can meander through tight spaces and then lift heavy loads. November 7, 2019 Read full story →
Technique helps robots find the front door Navigation method may speed up autonomous last-mile delivery. November 4, 2019 Read full story →
Two-legged robot mimics human balance while running and jumping New control system may enable humanoid robots to do heavy lifting and other physically demanding tasks. October 30, 2019 Read full story →
Putting the “bang” in the Big Bang Physicists simulate critical “reheating” period that kickstarted the Big Bang in the universe’s first fractions of a second. October 24, 2019 Read full story →
Cell stiffness may indicate whether tumors will invade Study shows tumors with softer, larger cells at their periphery are more likely to spread; may suggest new route for cancer therapy. October 21, 2019 Read full story →
Antarctic ice cliffs may not contribute to sea-level rise as much as predicted Study finds even the tallest ice cliffs should support their own weight rather than collapsing catastrophically. October 21, 2019 Read full story →
Giving robots a faster grasp An algorithm speeds up the planning process robots use to adjust their grip on objects, for picking and sorting, or tool use. October 17, 2019 Read full story →
Scientists discover fractal patterns in a quantum material The X-ray-focusing lens used in the experiment is based on a design used in lighthouses for centuries. October 16, 2019 Read full story →
Astronomers use giant galaxy cluster as X-ray magnifying lens New lens technique spots tiny dwarf galaxy in the first, super-energetic stages of star formation. October 14, 2019 Read full story →
“Electroadhesive” stamp picks up and puts down microscopic structures New technique could enable assembly of circuit boards and displays with more minute components. October 11, 2019 Read full story →
Scientists observe a single quantum vibration under ordinary conditions Studying a common material at room temperature, researchers bring quantum behavior “closer to our daily life.” October 6, 2019 Read full story →
Oobleck’s weird behavior is now predictable MIT engineers develop a model that predicts how the cornstarch-water mixture turns from liquid to solid, and back again. October 5, 2019 Read full story →
This is how a “fuzzy” universe may have looked Scientists simulate early galaxy formation in a universe of dark matter that is ultralight, or “fuzzy,” rather than cold or warm. October 3, 2019 Read full story →
This flat structure morphs into shape of a human face when temperature changes New structural design could lead to self-deploying tents or adaptive robotic fins. September 30, 2019 Read full story →
3Q: Scientists shave estimate of neutrino’s mass in half Joseph Formaggio explains the discovery that the ghostly particle must be no more than 1 electronvolt, half as massive as previously thought. September 16, 2019 Read full story →