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Underwater robots that are always on call pave the way for pipeline and cable security

Growing economic activity in the ocean space is increasing the need for more regular monitoring and inspection of underwater infrastructure and its surroundings. Autonomous underwater vehicles capable of monitoring and inspecting ...

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The hunt for the perfect oak: Researchers analyze wood for the doors of Nidaros Cathedral, Norway's national sanctuary

Just like the cathedral itself, the wood that will be used for the new doors may hold secrets. That's why researchers need to test the oak before the doors are built.

Robotics

Inchworm-inspired robot that crawls without rigid parts could enable remote exploration

An inchworm has provided the inspiration for a robot that can move without any rigid parts. The robot mimics a flexing muscle and can be used to inspect sewer pipes or as an explorer on the planet Mars, according to a thesis ...

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How landing pad design could reduce noise for futuristic vertical air taxis

Perforated landing pads could significantly reduce the noise of delivery drones and electric aircraft during takeoff and landing, new research by the University of Bristol has found. As electric air taxis move from the realm ...

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Infrared filter could help detect pollution and disease

Researchers have developed a tiny, electrically tunable infrared filter that could help shrink bulky thermal sensing systems onto portable chips—a technology that could lead to handheld pollution detectors, compact multispectral ...