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Propellers are louder over ground, researchers find The effects of the ground on propeller noise have been measured experimentally for the v...

Researchers explore feasibility of using drones to survey sites for low levels of radiation Unoccupied aerial vehicles, better known as dron...

Grad student helps design 'artificial muscles' you can toss in the compost bin Say "hello" to the robots of the future: Th...

Surface steers signals for next-gen networks 5G communications' superfast download speeds rely on the high frequencies that drive the tr...

A framework to enable touch-enhanced robotic grasping using tactile sensors To successfully cooperate with humans on manual tasks, robots sh...

Making drones suitable for cities Unmanned aerial vehicles will make their way into urban skies only if the safety of people below can be en...

Robots predict human intention for faster builds Humans have a way of understandings others' goals, desires and beliefs, a crucial skill...

Plastic transistor amplifies biochemical sensing signal The molecules in our bodies are in constant communication. Some of these molecules p...

Robots can help improve mental well-being at work—as long as they look right Robots can be useful as mental well-being coaches in the workpl...

Green gold: Torrefied biomass to replace coal and oil In February, the Estonian-based startup New Standard Oil successfully commissioned the...

Will future computers run on human brain cells? A "biocomputer" powered by human brain cells could be developed within our lifetim...

Ramping up domestic graphite production could aid the green energy transition Given the growing importance of graphite in energy storage tec...

To help recover balance, robotic exoskeletons have to be faster than human reflexes Wearable robotics promise to help older people retain th...

Small, convenient mosquito repellent device passes test to protect military personnel A device developed at the University of Florida for th...

New laser lays groundwork for next-generation ethernet technology Scientists from Japan have developed a new type of distributed feedback (D...

Anisotropy dependence of damage evolution and material removal during nanoscratching of MgF₂ single crystals The research team, led by A/Pro...

Toilets spew invisible aerosol plumes with every flush. Here's the proof Every time you flush a toilet, it releases plumes of tiny water...

New data set improves modeling of supersonic flows around a cantilever Extreme pressures come with high-speed flight. The resulting aerodyna...

Using vibrations to control a swarm of tiny robots Vibrating tiny robots could revolutionize research.

New 3D printing method promises faster printing with multiple materials Advancements in 3D printing have made it easier for designers and en...