Running Robots May Be Inspired by Birds
In preparation for building better running robots, researchers have made useful discoveries about some of nature’s most energy efficient bipeds…
Month: October 2014
Solar Power Material 90 Percent Efficient
Solar power may be on the verge of becoming a great deal cheaper, more efficient, and longer lasting, thanks to a solar energy research team.
How Humans, Birds, and Grasshoppers Breathe
This informative illustration of how three different animals breathe is the work of Eleanor Lutz, a designer with a degree…
Saving the Honey Bees with Microscopic Bugs
For several decades, honey bees have been ravaged by a deadly disease that kills their babies and leads to the…
Florida Lizards are Evolving, Fast
In the span of just 15 years, scientists have documented native lizards evolving rapidly in response to pressure from an invasive species.
Bluefin Killifish Flamboyant Fin Colors
Fish use their fins for swimming, but fins can also advertise a fish’s social status and health. In a new…
Agile Robots Inspired by Gecko Feet
An in depth study of how a gecko’s feet work could lead to designs for more agile robots that can…
Crocodile Data Gets Crowd-sourced
Crocodiles are even more sophisticated hunters than previously understood, according to research from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Crocodilians (crocodiles,…
Quantum Computers Coming Soon
Two research teams at the University of New South Wales have taken us a step closer to building super powerful…
Robotic Prosthetics for Amputees
These robotic prosthetics are replacement arms and hands controlled by neuromuscular implants. They are now a clinical reality.