Spongy device captures drinking water from thin air in emergencies
RMIT University engineers develop a solar-powered device using modified balsa wood, effective in diverse humidity levels.
Amphibious robot mimics doggy paddle
Researchers at South China University of Technology (SCUT) University developed an amphibious robotic dog featuring unique paddling mechanisms inspired by canine swimming.
Eco-friendly aquatic robots can be safely eaten by fish
EPFL researchers develop biodegradable, edible robot using Marangoni effect for safe environmental monitoring without harmful polymers.
Too fast to see: Rapid eye movements predict speed limits in perception
Researchers at TU Berlin discover eye movement speed limits perception, revealing why fast-moving objects become invisible.
New radiotherapy technique aims to protect the heart during lung cancer treatment
Researchers at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, develop innovative method reducing cardiac toxicity and improving survival.
More social parrots have a better vocabulary
Max Planck Institute researchers find that monk parakeets’ vocal diversity is influenced by their complex social interactions.
New pipette can activate individual neurons
Researchers at Linköping University develop a pipette delivering ions to neurons, potentially treating epilepsy precisely.
Billion-year-old meteor impact in Scotland sparks questions about life on land timeline
Curtin University researchers discovered the impact occurred 200 million years later than previously believed, altering evolutionary timelines.
Special breathalyser can detect kidney disease
Researchers at University of Rome Tor Vergata have developed a sensor that identifies elevated ammonia levels, indicating kidney dysfunction.
Feat of ‘dung-gineering’ turns cow manure into one of world’s most used materials
Researchers at University College London develop eco-friendly cellulose production from cow dung, benefiting manufacturers and environment.