On a clear, gum-soft polymer chip, a miniature lung springs into action—expanding, flowing with movement, and, for the first time, defending itself like a real living organ. For Ankur Singh, who directs the Center for Immunoengineering at Georgia Tech, watching immune cells move through the chip was a stunning sight. Singh led the project alongside […]
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Soft robots excel at flexing and handling delicate objects, allowing them to navigate tight or fragile environments to grow coral larvae in labs or inspect chemical plant piping. Yet it is still difficult to achieve true embodied intelligence in these robots, where sensing, actuation, and power all function together without external tethering. Magnetic Fields Boost
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Beijing has recently become the site of an experiment merging technology, public engagement, and live AI testing. A humanoid robot is now assisting customers at an automated kiosk, eliciting a range of reactions. While its service remains slow and limited, the engineers are less focused on the customer experience than on the hidden capabilities being
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Deep underground in a dark sulfur cave on the Albania–Greece border, scientists found a 100 m² communal web housing around 110,000 spiders. Researchers Stumble Upon a Giant Web Shared by 110,000 Spiders In 2022, European researchers, including the Czech Speleological Society, discovered a 106 m² web housing 69,000 Tegenaria domestica and 42,000 Prinerigone vagans spiders living together. This marks
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People with higher muscle mass appear to exhibit reduced indicators of brain aging, according to newly released research. The study, which is still awaiting peer review, appears at the yearly conference of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). The study raises concerns that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro may reduce both fat
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Moving into a new home often feels like tackling a massive, three-dimensional puzzle when packing the moving truck. Every item must fit perfectly, and any instability or imbalance can make it shift and damage itself during the move. Load Balancing: Humans vs. Robots Humans naturally balance objects—whether a tray of food or a stack of
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A human chest, initially the size of a room, fills your entire view. With a few commands, you shrink it to a tiny speck, then restore it to life-size and lay it flat. You peel away the skin and layers of muscle and organs, while informative text floats in the air, projected by your headset
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Atlas, CU Denver’s robotic dog, navigated the crawlspace of the Anythink Nature Library construction site in Thornton last month, its lights flashing as it worked its way through narrow, dim corridors. At the entrance, Associate Professor Moatassem Abdallah and seven students analyzed Atlas’s 360° footage and sensor data to guide the project’s next phases. The
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Neural tissue engineering aims to replicate the brain’s extracellular matrix, supporting neuron growth and connectivity. This environment is precisely organized and conveys signals that direct how cells behave and interact. 3D tissue-engineered models hold great promise for reproducing the brain’s complex structure and functions. Replicating the brain’s fine features in the lab remains difficult, as
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Researchers at Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet have discovered a brain circuit that triggers repetitive, compulsive actions in mice—even when they have access to natural rewards like food or social interaction. The findings, published in Science Advances, could deepen understanding of conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and addiction. Animals and humans alike can get locked into repetitive
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