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A bionic micro-robot that walks on water Scientists have reportedly developed a new aquatic micro-robot that mimics the amazing trait of the water strider, the long-legged insect that scoots across the surface of ponds, lakes and other waterways. The bionic micro-robot incorporates improvements over previous devices. This quality may see it being used for military spy missions, water pollution monitoring and other applications, according
Now, researchers develop a transparent battery
Several companies have successfully created partially transparent gadgets such as digital photo frames and cellphones with see-through keyboards. However, fully transparent e-book readers or cell
Software to protect water utilities
Americans are used to drinking water from the kitchen tap, though water utilities may be vulnerable to terrorist attacks or natural contaminants. Now, thanks to CANARY Event Detection Software, an
Making rooms 'fully' soundproof
While many hotel rooms, recording studios, and even homes are built with materials to help absorb or reflect sound, mechanisms to truly control the direction of sound waves are still in their
Checking habits' of smartphone users
Popular media has raised the issue of repetitive and obsessive use of smartphones. Data collected in the US and Finland present the first scientific evidence of what is called ‘checking
Artificial lung mimics real organ functions
An artificial lung built by Cleveland researchers has accounted for functions akin to the genuine organ, while using air—not pure oxygen as current artificial lungs require. |
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