13/11/2026

Engineering

Autonomous drones detect cracks in concrete bridges

A research team at Ruhr University Bochum is developing an autonomous flying drone that detects cracks in concrete bridges. The drone is intended to make costly, labor-intensive bridge inspections more efficient, safer and ...

Consumer & Gadgets

Shape-shifting bioyarns weave new possibilities for wearable tech

The yarns made of seaweed, shrimp shells and gelatin concocted in the Hybrid Body Lab seemed to have serious defects. When exposed to water, the seaweed yarn swelled, the shrimp-shell yarn elongated in acidic conditions and ...

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