
Evolution Gym Sculpts Novel Robot Bodies and Brains
The virtual robots look weird, but they get the job done
Prachi Patel is a freelance journalist based in Pittsburgh. She writes about energy, materials science, nanotechnology, biotechnology and computing.
The virtual robots look weird, but they get the job done
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A new generation of tech uses heat from the sun to provide clean, salt-free water
A Thames tributary has been recovering since regulations changed in 1991
The material could form self-destructing drones or sensors
Swedish designer Jan Klingler has garnered attention for his stunning lighting featuring bacteria
Imagine a single trained operator making a bridge, home or barracks
The device can detect polarized light and takes pictures in bright and shadowy conditions
Engineered bacteria produce silk-like fibers that are as strong as natural ones
Explosives experts use a combination of x-ray scans, chemical swabs and other tools to evaluate the parcel
Researchers used a couple of hundred dollars worth of materials to turn a wall into a giant touch screen
Scientists have created a life-form that combines features of bacteria and archaea
The versatile carbon material can be used in everything from hair dye to running shoes
The Yangtze alone pours up to an estimated 1.5 million metric tons into the Yellow Sea
Demand for the metal, which is critical to EV batteries, could soon outstrip supply
A new, low-cost technique could reveal objects shrouded in mist or dust
The Velcro-like threads could help tomorrow’s spacecraft engines reach Mars or beyond
Biodegradable power source could run medical implants deep in the body
Newer technologies, growing consumer interest and adoption by gadget makers are breathing fresh air into the concept
Chemists create micro swimmers that can be controlled by light
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