In a quiet corner of Switzerland, researchers have stopped treating metal like something to be melted and poured, and started ...

Normally, when liquids solidify, their molecules become locked in place, making it much harder for ions to move and leading ...

Surface-bound gels may have offered the structure and chemistry needed for life to take hold on Earth—and possibly elsewhere.

The research team led by Dr. Dae-Yoon Kim at the Functional Composite Materials Research Center of the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST, President Sangrok Oh) has developed a soft robot ...

An enormous, spinning branch of the cosmic web binds 14 galaxies together, making it perhaps the largest rotating structure ever spotted. (Image credit: Lyla Jung) Astronomers have spotted what is ...

Abstract: Robotic manipulation has made significant advancements, with systems demonstrating high precision and repeatability. However, this remarkable precision often fails to translate into ...

Abstract: In this letter, we present SoftSling, a soft robot control strategy designed for accurately throwing objects following circular run-ups. SoftSling draws inspiration from ancient slingers, ...

The name “Soft Solids” perfectly captures the essence of the sustainable lighting project by Copenhagen-based studio Daydreaming Objects, led by lighting designer Ruta Palionyte and architect Ieva ...

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