Imagine you’re driving to work on a rainy day, when a distracted, reckless driver hits your car out of nowhere. With a “boom,” an air bag deploys faster than you can blink your eyes[1] to save your life.
That air bag deployed rapidly thanks to an
Murderous mice attack and kill nesting albatrosses on Midway Atoll − scientists struggle to stop this gruesome new behavior
At the far end of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands lies Kuaihelani – also known as Midway Atoll – a small set of islands home to the world’s largest albatross colony. Over a million albatrosses[1] return to Kuaihelani each year to breed. These
Is Russia looking to put nukes in space? Doing so would undermine global stability and ignite an anti-satellite arms race
Fresh U.S. intelligence[1] circulating in Congress reportedly indicates that Russia is developing an anti-satellite[2] weapon in space with a nuclear component[3].
News reports speculating about what the weapon could be abounded after Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio,
At the two-year mark, UAVs have changed the face of war in Ukraine – but not outcomes
Unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones[1], have been central to the war in Ukraine. Some analysts claim that drones have reshaped war[2], yielding not just tactical-level effects, but shaping operational and strategic outcomes[3] as well.
It’s important to
Bacteria in your gut can improve your mood − new research in mice tries to zero in on the crucial strains
Probiotics[1] have been getting a lot of attention recently. These bacteria, which you can consume from fermented foods, yogurt or even pills, are linked to a number of health and wellness benefits[2], including reducing gastrointestinal distress, urinary tract
Bringing AI up to speed – autonomous auto racing promises safer driverless cars on the road
The excitement of auto racing comes from split-second decisions and daring passes by fearless drivers. Imagine that scene, but without the driver – the car alone, guided by the invisible hand of artificial intelligence. Can the rush of racing unfold
We designed wormlike, limbless robots that navigate obstacle courses − they could be used for search and rescue one day
Scientists have been trying to build snakelike, limbless robots[1] for decades. These robots could come in handy in search-and-rescue[2] situations, where they could navigate collapsed buildings to find and assist survivors.
With slender, flexible bodies,