Researchers have unveiled the Dragon Firefighter, a flying firehose robot designed to assist human crews in tackling dangerous blazes. Published as Open Science in Frontiers in Robotics and AI, the design allows scientists worldwide to build their own versions. The team expects the technology to see real-world use within the next decade. Unlike mythical dragons […]
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Swiss researchers have embedded multiple chips and sensors into socks designed to assist people living with severe diabetic symptoms, such as chronic pain and loss of feeling in their feet. The Leia smart sock delivers personalized therapy through gentle, non-invasive electrical pulses that stimulate targeted nerve fibers, helping to restore sensation in the feet. This
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For workers performing long hours of lifting and repetitive tasks, even minor innovations can significantly help prevent future musculoskeletal injuries. That’s why engineers at The University of Texas at Arlington have created a soft robotic exoskeleton designed to quite literally ease the burden by reducing strain on the arm and elbow. PASE: Soft Robotic Support
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During his visit to Beijing in September 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin told Chinese leader Xi Jinping that undergoing multiple organ transplants could potentially make a person “younger” and extend life to 150 years—a claim widely regarded as science fiction. Interestingly, this statement came just days after scientists discovered a molecular “switch” that can reduce
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In 2020, Keith Thomas suffered a devastating accident when he dove into a pool and broke his spine. The injury left him paralyzed from the chest down, unable to move or feel his arms and legs. Confined to a hospital room during the pandemic, he volunteered for a groundbreaking clinical trial aimed at restoring sensation
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ESO installed the 4-metre Multi-Object Spectroscopic Telescope (4MOST) on its VISTA telescope in Chile. Unlike traditional telescopes that capture images, 4MOST records spectra, analyzing the light of each object across all its individual colors. This allows it to break down the light from 2,400 celestial objects at once into 18,000 color components, enabling astronomers to
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Conventional synthetic herbicides are often harsh and harmful to the environment, making them best avoided whenever possible. In response, a team of Japanese scientists is developing an eco-friendly alternative made from the leaves of the modest walnut tree. The Allelopathic Power of the Manchurian Walnut Tree For years, scientists have observed that few large plants
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The presence of different blood types is one of the more troublesome aspects of human biology—providing little benefit while complicating many medical procedures. Blood type compatibility already limits simple blood donations, and the challenge becomes even greater when it comes to organ transplants. Scientists Convert Type-A Kidney into Universal Type-O Organ In a groundbreaking study,
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University of Cincinnati researchers are creating a flapping-wing drone that tracks and hovers around moving light sources, mimicking a moth drawn to a flame. UC professor Sameh Eisa and his students study these efficient drones, aiming to miniaturize them for stealth surveillance. A Drone That Adapts to Its Environment Moths can hover, fly backward, and
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Japanese scientists are developing an algorithm to record and display dreams. Here’s how the device works, though it’s still being refined. Kyoto Scientists Use AI and Brain Imaging to Decode Dreams This pioneering technology, developed by researchers at ATR Computational Neuroscience Laboratories in Kyoto, merges brain imaging and AI. Using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI),
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