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New Robot Can Jump on Water
If you thought walking on water was impressive, try jumping. Researchers have built a robot that can jump on water just like a real water strider. While it’s not the first robot to mimic the...
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Self-Filling Water Bottle Mimics Desert Beetle’s Wings
A US startup is developing a self-filling water bottle that sucks moisture from the atmosphere to create condensation, in the same way the humble Namib desert beetle does. The post Self-Filling Water...
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A Mind-Blowing Dome Made by 6,500 Computer-Guided Silkworms
Your eyes are not deceiving you: The Silk Pavillion — an architectural experiment constructed at MIT, was "3-D printed" using 6,500 live silkworms. The post A Mind-Blowing Dome Made by 6,500...
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No Shiitake, This Chair Is Made of Mushrooms
The Mycelium Chair can support your weight while expanding your mind. The post No Shiitake, This Chair Is Made of Mushrooms appeared first on WIRED.
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How to Toughen Glass by Cracking It: A Lesson From Teeth and Shells
Paradoxically, scientists have made super-tough glass by introducing tiny cracks into it -- an idea they came up with after studying the architecture present in things like tooth enamel and seashells....
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The Navy’s New Robot Looks and Swims Just Like a Shark
The Navy’s new underwater drone is designed to look and swim like a real fish. The post The Navy’s New Robot Looks and Swims Just Like a Shark appeared first on WIRED.
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What Your Bones Have in Common With the Eiffel Tower
Everyone loves the Eiffel Tower. Its classic, iconic shape is an instantly recognizable symbol of Paris. So you might be surprised to learn that while the tower was being built, art critics were not...
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Think Like a Tree: What We Can Learn From the Oaks That Survived Katrina
Architects and scientists may be able to work together to build natural-disaster resistant buildings...by looking at trees. The post Think Like a Tree: What We Can Learn From the Oaks That Survived...
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Think Like a Tree: How Shark Skin Can Save Us From Superbugs
Shark skin isn't just for suits (or sharks). It can prevent hospital-transmitted infections. The post Think Like a Tree: How Shark Skin Can Save Us From Superbugs appeared first on WIRED.
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Think Like a Tree: A New Kind of Eco-Friendly Concrete Inspired by Coral
Coral does a great job of sequestering carbon dioxide. One company is capitalizing on that to make concrete. The post Think Like a Tree: A New Kind of Eco-Friendly Concrete Inspired by Coral appeared...
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Sea Lion Flippers Could Inspire Super-Stealthy Submersibles
One day engineers could use the sea lion’s swimming secrets to create super-maneuverable, super-stealthy vehicles. The post Sea Lion Flippers Could Inspire Super-Stealthy Submersibles appeared first on...
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Termites Are Teaching Architects to Design Super-Efficient Skyscrapers
Mound termites are pros at building self-regulating homes. Human architects want to get in on the action. The post Termites Are Teaching Architects to Design Super-Efficient Skyscrapers appeared first...
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Humpback Whales Solve a Big Problem for Wind Turbines
What do a humpback and a wind turbine have in common? Scalloped blade edges. The post Humpback Whales Solve a Big Problem for Wind Turbines appeared first on WIRED.
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Mussels’ Sticky Secretions Make for Super-Strong Adhesives
The secret to super-sticky glue is in the secretions of mussels. The post Mussels’ Sticky Secretions Make for Super-Strong Adhesives appeared first on WIRED.
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Moths Inspire Anti-Glare Coatings That Grab Light and Don’t Let Go
Moth eyes drink in light. So scientists are copying the nanostructures on those eyes to make better solar panels. The post Moths Inspire Anti-Glare Coatings That Grab Light and Don’t Let Go appeared...
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Architecture Builds on the Intricate Structure of Bone
Buildings can learn a lot from your femurs. The post Architecture Builds on the Intricate Structure of Bone appeared first on WIRED.
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Airport Screening Machines Use Echolocation Like Bats Do
The Batmobile isn't the only mode of transportation that tips a hat to the bat. The post Airport Screening Machines Use Echolocation Like Bats Do appeared first on WIRED.
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Rescue Robots Should Be Built Just Like Cockroaches. Sorry.
The same ability that makes roaches gross–their flexible, collapsible exoskeleton–makes them a good model for disaster robots. The post Rescue Robots Should Be Built Just Like Cockroaches. Sorry....
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This Trippy Looking Building Is Modeled After a Sand Dollar
A sand dollar might be an unlikely source of architectural inspiration, but it's actually a smart idea. The post This Trippy Looking Building Is Modeled After a Sand Dollar appeared first on WIRED.
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Finally, the Robot Bat We Deserve and the Robot Bat We Need
A robot that mimics a bat can be far more agile and maneuverable than a drone. The post Finally, the Robot Bat We Deserve and the Robot Bat We Need appeared first on WIRED.
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