Picture a robot that can seamlessly switch between flying like a drone and driving like a wheeled rover. Such a device could have significant practical applications—assuming it functions reliably in real-world settings. That’s exactly what the ATMO robot was built to achieve, by transforming in mid-air before it lands. Origins and Development at Caltech ATMO, […]
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Just like humans, many animals rely on social interactions to survive and thrive. As a result, effective communication between individuals is essential. Highly social species tend to develop more complex communication systems. Think of chimpanzees using gestures and vocalizations, or elephants exchanging information through touch and low-frequency calls. Bottlenose dolphins live in complex social structures,
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European researchers tested a drug combination with anti-aging potential in mice and found that it increased the animals’ lifespan by approximately 30%. In addition to living longer, the mice also remained healthier for more time, showing reduced chronic inflammation and a delayed onset of cancer. A Drug Duo With a History in Cancer Treatment The
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Restoring forests—particularly in tropical regions—may have a stronger cooling effect than previously thought. However, even if all the trees lost since the mid-1800s were replanted, it wouldn’t be enough to fully offset the warming caused by human activities. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is still crucial. A new modeling study from the University of California, Riverside—published
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The United Nations announced on Wednesday that there is a 70% likelihood that the average global temperature from 2025 to 2029 will exceed the critical threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius. Following the two hottest years ever recorded in 2023 and 2024, the planet is expected to continue experiencing unprecedented warming levels, as detailed in the
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For the first time, scientists have directly observed a key process driving the continuous loss of Mars’ atmosphere. Decade-Long Research Leads to Discovery After more than nine years of satellite data analysis, a team led by planetary scientist Shannon Curry from the University of Colorado Boulder has identified clear evidence of atmospheric sputtering. According to
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Unlike reptiles and fish, which routinely replace their teeth, it’s long been believed that humans and most mammals only develop two sets over a lifetime. However, Katsu Takahashi, head of oral surgery at the Medical Research Institute Kitano Hospital in Osaka, explains that a third set of tooth buds lies dormant beneath the gums. Takahashi’s
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A smarter, two-armed garden robot is on track for commercial release in 2025, marking a major evolution since its early development days.Robotics startup Eeve initially introduced the Willow X in 2022, significantly upgraded it, and is now preparing for its launch. Much More Than a Lawn Mower From the start, designers envisioned this robot as
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A pioneering AI therapy chatbot is scheduled to close on June 30, with experts suggesting that the shutdown reflects the difficulties of providing effective mental health care and managing safety concerns in the digital realm. Woebot: innovation and recognition in digital therapy Woebot, first introduced in 2017 as a promising “future of therapy” solution during
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Soft-bodied robots offer tremendous potential, but they’re often limited to small-scale, experimental production. A group of researchers from Scotland aims to change that by introducing a 3D-printed soft robot that is fabricated in a single, continuous process—and remarkably, walks off the print bed once complete. It’s not the first instance of a one-piece printed soft
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