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When 3D Printing Meets Soft Robotics
Using multi-material 3D printing, researchers in Singapore and China have developed actuators that are soft but still capable of bearing loads.
Whale Sharks Eat Their Veggies Too
Blood tests reveal that whale sharks off the coast of Okinawa consume significant amounts of plants and algae.
Catalyzing A Path Towards ‘Greener’ Plastics
Manganese dioxide crystals are ideal catalysts for synthesizing renewable polymers, say researchers from Japan.
Getting To The Root Of Airport Congestion
Japanese researchers have developed a simulation method that analyzes human behavior to identify key causes of airport congestion.
A Cheaper Way To Make Artificial Compound Eyes
Researchers in China have devised a low-cost method to manufacture artificial compound eyes.
Takeda Completes Acquisition Of Shire
The acquisition of Shire allows Takeda to expand its R&D efforts in four therapeutic areas: oncology, gastroenterology, neuroscience and rare diseases.
Double Modulation Enhances Hologram Security
A holographic color print developed by scientists in Singapore could help ensure the authenticity of identity cards and money.
Termites Help Forests Weather Drought
Although widely regarded as pests, termites provide rainforests with important ecosystem services, study finds.
Turn Any Surface Into A Charger With Cuttable Coils (VIDEO)
An innovative coil design allows users to cut this wireless charger into any shape and mold it around curved surfaces.