Electronics Inspired by Spider Webs and Leaves
By Kate Stone Have you ever wished your smartphone was shatter-proof, bendable, or even stretchy? If so, you might not…
Month: December 2014
Mind-controlled Robotic Arm
A new prototype mind-controlled robotic arm is the latest example of brain-computer interface technology being developed with the ultimate aim…
World’s First Walking Robot Stick Insect
By Kate Stone A research team at Bielefeld University in Germany has taught the only robot of its kind in…
Harlequin Filefish Uses Smell to Fool Predators
Harlequin filefish can disguise their smell to hide from predators. In fact, they can make themselves smell like coral instead…
Components You Need to Build a Computer
This infographic illustrates the basic components you need to build a computer. It is the work of Eleanor Lutz, who blogs at Tabletop Whale.
Micro-robots for Search and Rescue Missions
Imagine an army of tiny robots no bigger than a penny scrambling through the rubble of a disaster site to…
Finding Earth-like Planets Just Got Easier
Finding Earth-like planets that may someday support life just got easier. Among the billions and billions of stars in the…
Your Household Robot Is on the Way
A household robot to help with the daily chores is surely every busy person’s dream. But who would want a…
Citizen Science Inspires Conservation Efforts
By Kate Stone Citizens who get involved in science become more environmentally aware and willing to participate in advocacy than…
Family Support Needed for Future Scientists
Family support makes all the difference in bringing up the next generation of scientists, engineers, and mathematicians, according to researchers…