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Rescue Robot ‘Sees’ With Drone Eyes
Japanese researchers have developed a prototype disaster relief robot that comes with its own flying drone.
Dolphins Inspire Leaping, Swimming Robot
Researchers have built a fast and agile robotic dolphin that can be used to investigate water quality.
Hong Kong’s Urban Areas Set To Heat Up
The mean urban air temperature in Hong Kong has gone up by 0.169°C every ten years and only looks set to continue increasing.
How Do You Solve A Problem Like Air Pollution In China?
It will take at least two decades to significantly lower the particulate levels in certain parts of China.
What Fossilized Feathers Can Tell Us About Dino Colors
Researchers have identified beta-keratin near microbodies in the feathers of a 130 million-year-old bird, hinting at its possible color.
Mouse Model For Studying Zika Developed
Immunosuppressed mice that developed Zika had testicular inflammation that could be an important marker in humans infected with the virus.
Rice Farming In India Much Older Than Thought
Rice may have been independently domesticated in India in parallel to developments in China, researchers say.
How The Eye Decides On What To See
A new study suggests that our attention process has two different stages, resolving disputes over how we process visual information.
Using The Common Cold To Tackle HIV
Scientists have used the common cold virus and a DNA-based vaccine to stimulate protection against HIV in the gut and bodily cavities of mice.