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…
Category: Life Sciences and Biomedicine
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,…
Robotic Prosthetics for Amputees
These robotic prosthetics are replacement arms and hands controlled by neuromuscular implants. They are now a clinical reality.
A Family Meal a Day May Keep Obesity Away
Can obesity be fought with a family meal? Home cooking tends to include more fruits, vegetables, calcium, and whole grains than takeout food.
Giant Clams May Inspire Alternative Energy
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of California, Santa Barbara have found out how giant clams are…