Scientists have found a way to reveal forbidden colors of light through a new physical effect.
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Asynchronous insect flight inspires artificial flyers
An asynchronous and self-adaptive flyer can adjust the frequency and amplitude of its wings under specific external disturbances.
Becky Smethurst: “My hobby is my job, with a bit of extra stress”
Your “friendly neighborhood astrophysicist” Becky Smethurst is enthusiastically exploring the universe and educating us along the way.
Ring origami offers new strategy for “extreme” packaging
An origami-based design enables self-guided folding and deployment of pop-up structures for various biomedical, robotic, and aerospace applications.
The future of athletics? Smart ping pong paddles.
Ping pong is one of the Olympics’ most gripping sports, and researchers in China are trying to make ping pong paddles smart.
Pioneers in Science: George Whitesides
An imaginative scientist and inventor, Whitesides’ work extends beyond the borders of chemistry, tackling diverse and challenging problems to meet society’s needs.
Alphabetti microswimmers
Tiny swimmers shaped like different letters in the alphabet help researchers understand motion on the microscale for future microrobot applications.
Wearable brain-machine interface turns intentions into actions
Accurately measuring brain signals is critical to determining what actions a user wants to perform.
Swarm of autonomous tiny drones to localize gas leaks
Using modified “CrazyFlie” drones, researchers develop a strategy for finding gas leaks more efficiently and without risk to human lives.
Smart textiles that teach
A fabric-based haptic sleeve controls drone flight through arm movement and helps train users by applying corrective forces to body joints.
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