HydroSpread, a breakthrough fabrication method, lets scientists build ultrathin soft robots directly on water. These tiny, insect-inspired machines could transform robotics, healthcare, and ...

This group of insects has the ability to walk on top of water, using surface tension and long, hydrophobic legs. For decades, roboticists have tried to emulate this impressive ability. Building ...

Scientists use the Frontier supercomputer to reveal how black holes and magnetic fields keep galaxy clusters stable for billions of years.

Even humans adjust along the way.” The machine she imagined had to develop the same instinct: to sense, decide and correct in ...

This introduction to smart cleaning technology will bring you up to date on the products that are available, and what they can do for you. Yes, you can have a home that's neater and cleaner—with just ...

A cross a Swiss meadow and into its forested edges, the drone dragged a jumbo-size cotton swab from a 13-foot tether. Along ...

Construction robots have been around for a while, automating challenging tasks on job sites. The new kid on this block is ...

Researchers at UJI are testing a nationally acclaimed robot fish in underwater communication experiments to improve safety in ...

The Oracle Dual Boiler from Sage is designed to be the ultimate assisted espresso machine. A bean to cup machine that, if you ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Housed in a shipping container, a machine dubbed "The Annihilator” is helping solve one of the most perplexing problems facing the environment. The chemical polyfluoroalkyl, or PFAS, ...

A high-quality robot vacuum—one that’s proven to reliably pick up pet hair—can be a game changer for pet owners looking to cut down on daily home maintenance. After our team of pet owners put several ...