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The Air Force wants you to know about its secret robotic spacecraft, the X-37B
Military As for what it does? That's still unspecified. Air Force space robot returns to earth…
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This micro-robot mimics the ingenious grasp of a Venus flytrap
Science Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Researchers created an artificial flytrap that's driven by light. Read on.
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Why go to Mars when you can telecommute there instead?
Space Skyping with Mars. Video calls with Mars? Read on.
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The Curiosity rover and other spacecraft are learning to think for themselves
Space Autonomous science-bots will make it easier to explore our solar system … and beyond. Smarter spacecraft can help us explore more efficiently. Read on.
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This gecko-inspired robot could help solve our space debris dilemma
Science Get a gecko grip. A new robotic gripper inspired by gecko feet can hold giant dangerous space debris—and let it go with a feather-light touch.
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Plant-inspired soft robot grows to reach difficult places
Technology It can expand 25,000 times its original size and lift 150 pounds. Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara and Stanford University have made a machine with long tendrils...
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Before trying robot judges, let's learn from robot referees
Technology Automated rulings in sports can help inform the development of criminal justice tech. Decisions around the use of technology to enforce rules in sports can help researchers understand the...
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Last week in tech: It’s new iPhone eve
Technology Kill time before tomorrow's announcement with last week's biggest tech stories. Kill time before the iPhone announcement with this recap of last week's big tech stories.
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Researchers just figured out how to get robots to join forces
Technology We're so close to the megazord of our dreams. Swarm robots are more flexible, more nimble and more resilient—but not so easy to program.
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This year's 11 most important innovations in engineering
Technology From one-rail roller coasters to a fax machine for DNA, these are modern marvels of industry and design. One-rail roller coasters, a fax machine for DNA, and a translucent roof that closes...
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