Engineering

Engineers work toward a hurricane-resilient Texas

Torrential downpours. Storm surge floods. Thunder and lightning. High winds of more than 100 mph (161 km/h). Hurricanes are among the most devastating natural hazards to affect Texans. Damage causes many disruptions, including ...

Robotics

Like a bird, this drone uses touch to grip branches and rest

Drones often hover in the air, noisy and whining. They can already be used for many tasks, but not when you need some quiet. Their batteries would also last longer if they could take a "rest" from time to time. But when a ...

Engineering

3D-printed boat advances future of maritime manufacturing

The University of Maine launched a 30-foot (9-meter), high-performance, 3D-printed boat Friday that researchers said could help manufacturers build vessels faster, reduce the need for expensive molds and adapt designs more ...

Robotics

Light-powered soft robots that can keep jumping forever

Researchers from North Carolina State University have created teardrop-shaped soft robots that leap upward or forward when exposed to infrared light—and will keep jumping as long as the light is present. The work demonstrates ...

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