There’s a subtle boundary between mathematics and art—and it seems materials science and paper art share one as well. At first look, the flat, tiled grid created by MIT researchers appears unremarkable.A single pull of the string transforms the grid into its designed 3D form. Inspired by kirigami, the new material could serve in medical […]
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Science has long acknowledged five core senses—sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch—but ongoing research suggests this list may be incomplete. A recent study from Queen Mary University and UCL suggests humans have a seventh sense, “remote touch,” allowing object detection without contact. Nature’s Inspiration: How Birds Detect Hidden Prey The idea was inspired by birds
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Researchers at Cornell University on Monday unveiled two bio-inspired robots powered by a hydraulic fluid battery. The redox flow battery (RFB) mimics biological processes by releasing electrolytic fluids that generate energy through chemical reactions. The showcased robots—a modular worm and a jellyfish—were developed by Cornell Engineering labs. Their batteries use “embodied energy,” integrating power sources
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Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have developed an innovative window insulation that could greatly boost building energy efficiency worldwide, functioning like an advanced form of Bubble Wrap. Transparent, Durable Insulation for Windows Called Mesoporous Optically Clear Heat Insulator (MOCHI), the material can be manufactured as either thick panels or thin films that adhere
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Robots are increasingly present in daily life, from medical settings to helping at home. However, for people to fully trust and work with them, robots must do more than perform tasks—they must understand humans. This challenge is central to new research led by Dr. Mehdi Hellou through PRIMI, a project focused on helping robots develop
Aerospace technology is showing potential in helping people with ataxia, a movement disorder that affects balance. Researchers led by Bram Sterke from multiple Dutch universities found that a robotic backpack device allows individuals with ataxia to stand and walk more steadily, reducing the need for mobility aids like walkers. The backpack, called Gyropack, uses gyroscopic
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Researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) have introduced a biomimetic prosthetic hand that can carry out intricate tasks, including signing in sign language, cutting with scissors, operating smartphones, and even combing hair. The development was reported by China Daily, a partner of TV BRICS. The key strength of the new
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The brain remains one of the least understood organs, with many open questions—especially about how it organizes the information we rely on in everyday life. A new study led by the University of Coimbra sheds light on how the brain represents objects we use daily. The findings show the brain organizes object information into continuous
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Robots from across the globe gathered in Silicon Valley to showcase a possible vision of the future. Two robots used orange-tipped claws to pick up T-shirts, folding and stacking them neatly. A small, cheerful robot with bright eyes formed a heart with its mechanical hands, while another tiny robot wearing a bear hat threw playful
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Scientists have developed an unusual material that can be rigid when necessary yet soft and moldable when needed. What makes it remarkable is that tiny robots work together to form it, rather than using a traditional material. Tiny Robots That Act Like a Living Material While it may sound like science fiction, the concept is
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