What we know about the illnesses that have sickened over 400 people and killed more than 50 in Congo
Unidentified illnesses in northwestern Congo have killed more than 50 people over the past five weeks, nearly half of them ...
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Morphing robot turns challenging terrain to its advantage
From mountain goats that run up near-vertical rock faces to armadillos that roll into a protective ball, animals have evolved to adapt effortlessly to changes in their environment. In contrast, when ...
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Harvard’s insect-inspired spring robot jumps 23 times its length for faster rescue
Harvard's agile microrobot, inspired by springtails, navigates tight spaces and risky terrains, aiding rescue and monitoring.
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A springtail-like jumping robot
Inspired by these hopping hexapods, roboticists have made a walking, jumping robot that pushes the boundaries of what small robots can do. The research glimpses a future where nimble microrobots can ...
Genomic tools reveal health insights for endangered Indiana bats
How do wildlife researchers know when an endangered population is sick? They can detect infectious microbes in animal waste, ...
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Genomic tools provide clearer view of health for endangered bats
How do wildlife researchers know when an endangered population is sick? They can detect infectious microbes in animal waste, ...
Scientists have identified a new coronavirus in bats, but it’s not a public health threat
A new coronavirus lineage discovered in bats by Wuhan scientists can infect human cells but is not a current public health threat, experts say ...
China’s missile breakthrough, Unitree’s Wang Xingxing: 7 science highlights
From a breakthrough that could impact modern warfare to a new bat coronavirus, here are a few highlights from SCMP's recent ...
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The Wild Robot
Follow the epic adventure of Roz, a robot that is shipwrecked on an island and must adapt to the harsh surroundings while becoming the adoptive parent of ...an orphaned gosling. Once you select Rent ...