Photophoresis can generate a tiny bit of lift without any moving parts. Most people would recognize the device in the […]
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New adhesive surface modeled on a remora works underwater
It was tested for its ability to adhere to the inside of the digestive tract. Most adhesives can’t stick to […]
SpiderBot experiments hint at “echolocation” to locate prey
It’s well understood that spiders have poor eyesight and thus sense the vibrations in their webs whenever prey (like a […]
Single-fiber computer could one day track your health
Imagine heading out for a run on a cold winter day clad in athletic gear with sensors and microelectronics woven […]
Why it makes perfect sense for this bike to have two gears and two chains
Credit: World Bicycle Relief The S2 model aimed to give riders an uphill climbing gear but without introducing the complexities […]