Robots in the wild: how field tests are revolutionizing robotic design

In November 2015, a team of engineers from the BioRobotics Lab (BioRob) at EPFL's School of Engineering faced a unique challenge. They were asked by...

Study reveals a new way to hunt for dark matter

Imagine you're trying to find something that you can't see, touch, or hear. That's what scientists are doing with dark matter, a mysterious substance...

Whale menopause offers clues to human evolutionary puzzle

The phenomenon of menopause, where females outlive their reproductive years by decades, puzzles many, including scientists who wonder about its evolutionary purpose. Why would nature...

Scientists tackle high battery costs to make electric vehicles more affordable

As we try to use less oil and gas to help the environment, electric cars are becoming more popular. But there's a big problem: they...

New AI-powered wearable device could help people without a voice speak again

Imagine a world where people who can't speak due to illness or surgery get a new chance to talk, thanks to a tiny, smart...

Can you get electrocuted by an electric vehicle?

Electric cars, scooters and bikes are everywhere. Are they safe? A Northeastern expert breaks down the safety of EV and lithium-ion batteries when they encounter...

New diamond chip could power electronics in extreme conditions

Scientists have made a groundbreaking leap in electronics by creating a diamond-based transistor, a tiny switch that controls the flow of electricity in devices. This...

This quadrupedal robot can do parkour and navigate disaster zones

In the world of robotics, a four-legged robot named ANYmal is taking impressive strides forward. Originally known for its ability to tackle the rocky paths...

This revolutionary truck design could save car passengers

Imagine a world where the fear of a car crashing into a truck isn't accompanied by the worst possible outcomes. Researchers at Chalmers University of...

Scientists find energy-saving way to create next-gen microelectronics

In the world of technology, making electronic devices smaller and more powerful is a continuous goal. However, these tiny devices, known as microelectronics, face a...

Study finds limits on how much energy electromagnetics can absorb

Electrical engineers at Duke University have made a groundbreaking discovery regarding the maximum amount of electromagnetic energy that a transparent material of a certain...

This quadrupedal robot can do parkour and navigate disaster zones

In the world of robotics, a four-legged robot named ANYmal is taking impressive strides forward. Originally known for its ability to tackle the rocky paths...

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One in five galaxies in the early universe could still be hidden behind cosmic...

Astronomers at the University of Copenhagen’s Cosmic Dawn Center have discovered two previously invisible galaxies 29 billion light-years away. Their discovery suggests that up...

Why do rocks in the Kuiper Belt come in all colors of the rainbow?...

Imagine our Solar System as a big neighborhood. At the far end of it, just past Neptune's orbit, lies a massive icy zone known as the Kuiper Belt.

A little more salt may keep batteries from catching fire

Lithium-ion batteries that contain a new non-flammable electrolyte can continue to function at high temperatures without catching fire.

Saturn’s moon Enceladus: A promising spot for alien life

Have you ever wondered if we're alone in the universe? Well, scientists are getting closer to answering that big question, thanks to a tiny moon...

Common herbicides could harm brain health in adolescents, study finds

Recent research from the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health at the University of California San Diego reveals a disturbing correlation between exposure to...