Mini cheetah is the first four-legged robot to do a backflip

New mini cheetah robot is springy and light on its feet, with a range of motion…

Scientists developing new vaccine strategy for tuberculosis

For years, scientists have been trying to come up with a better way to protect people…

Chirality yields colossal photocurrent

Typically, light is converted to electricity by chemically altering a semiconductor to have a built-in electric…

Human ‘footprint’ on Antarctica measured for first time

The full extent of the human 'footprint' on Antarctica has been revealed for the first time…

Mystery of green icebergs may soon be solved

Researchers have proposed a new idea that may explain why some Antarctic icebergs are tinged emerald…

The case of the over-tilting exoplanets

For almost a decade, astronomers have tried to explain why so many pairs of planets outside…

Research laying groundwork for off-world colonies

Before civilization can move off world it must make sure its structures work on the extraterrestrial…

Biodiversity crisis: Technological advances in agriculture are not a sufficient response

Rapid population and economic growth are destroying biodiversity. A growing demand for agricultural products requires ever…

Brain’s ability to synchronize voice sounds could be related to language learning

Researchers studied the synchronization of speech motor rhythms. Results show some people's brains adapt spontaneously to…

Gotcha! Scientists fingerprint proteins using their vibrations

In the cells of every living organism -- humans, birds, bees, roses and even bacteria --…