Source-shifting metastructures composed of only one resin for location camouflaging

Acoustic source-shifters make observers mis-perceive the location of sound by reproducing a sound emanating from a…

Robot centipedes go for a walk

Researchers show how their multilegged walking robot can be steered by inducing a dynamic instability. By…

Super low-cost smartphone attachment brings blood pressure monitoring to your fingertips

Engineers have developed a simple 3D-printed attachment that clips over a smartphone’s camera and flash to…

Global flash droughts expected to increase in a warming climate

Researchers have published new findings on how our warming climate will affect the frequency of flash…

Bird brains can flick switch to perceive Earth's magnetic field

Study from researchers at Western’s Advanced Facility for Avian Research (AFAR), home to the world’s first…

Absolute vs. relative efficiency: How efficient are blue LEDs, actually?

The absolute internal quantum efficiency (IQE) of indium gallium nitride (InGaN) based blue light-emitting diodes (LEDs)…

Groundbreaking images of root chemicals offer new insights on plant growth

Applying imaging technology to plant roots, researchers have developed a new understanding of chemicals that are…

Emergence of solvated dielectrons observed for the first time

Scientists generate low-energy electrons using ultraviolet light. Click here for original story, Emergence of…

Protein-based nano-'computer' evolves in ability to influence cell behavior

The first protein-based nano-computing agent that functions as a circuit has been created. The milestone puts…

Robots and Rights: Confucianism Offers Alternative

As robots assume more roles in the world, a new analysis reviewed research on robot rights,…