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Nanophysics Jun 18, 2025

Electron microscopy technique captures nanoparticle organizations to forge new materials

A research team including members from the University of Michigan have unveiled a new observational technique that's sensitive to the dynamics of the intrinsic quantum jiggles of materials, or phonons.

Polymers Jun 17, 2025

Cephalopod-inspired synthetic skins could enable color switching for soft robots and wearables

Taking a cue from ocean-dwelling species, University of Nebraska–Lincoln researchers are developing synthetic skins that will support the emergence of next-generation "soft" machines, robots and other devices.

Soft Matter Jun 16, 2025

Movement in an entangled cluster of worms: How active polymer chains can self-organize into solid-like clusters

Earthworms often form a cluster, from which they can barely free themselves. A similarly active, writhing structure forms when the tentacles of lion's mane jellyfish become entangled. Robotic grippers utilize this principle ...

Biotechnology Jun 11, 2025

Gentle robot gripper gives plant leaves a 'shot' of sensors and genes for smart farming

Tools that offer early and accurate insight into plant health—and allow individual plant interventions—are key to increasing crop yields as environmental pressures increasingly impact horticulture and agriculture.

Nanophysics Jun 10, 2025

Magnetic microrobot mechanically mixes microscopic materials

Chemistry often conjures images of mixing fluids together in beakers, flasks, or test tubes. But often, chemistry happens on a much smaller scale. In many medical and industrial contexts, mixing fluids involves fractions ...

Nanomaterials Jun 10, 2025

Carbon nanotubes replace metal coils for ultra-lightweight electric motors

Whether it's electric vehicles, drones, or spacecraft, a common technical challenge for future transportation is lightweighting.

Space Exploration Jun 5, 2025

Private lunar lander from Japan crashes into moon in failed mission

A private lunar lander from Japan crashed while attempting a touchdown Friday, the latest casualty in the commercial rush to the moon.

Plants & Animals Jun 5, 2025

Chimpanzees can catch yawns from androids

Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) can "catch" yawns from an android imitating human facial expressions, according to new research from City St George's, University of London.

Space Exploration Jun 5, 2025

Private Japanese lunar lander heads toward a touchdown in the moon's far north

A private lunar lander from Japan is closing in on the moon, aiming for a touchdown in the unexplored far north with a mini rover.

Planetary Sciences Jun 4, 2025

NASA Kennedy digs latest robot test

NASA's RASSOR (Regolith Advanced Surface Systems Operations Robot) undergoes testing to extract simulated regolith, or the loose, fragmental material on the moon's surface, inside of the Granular Mechanics and Regolith Operations ...

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