How a futuristic material is able to change its properties from soft to rigid, and back again
In our everyday life, we are surrounded by objects that have properties enabling them to…
Our new tech helps find hidden details in whale, cassowary and other barely audible animal calls
Over the past few decades, animal sounds have seen a huge surge in research. Advances…
Astronauts are stuck on the International Space Station after yet more problems with Boeing’s beleaguered Starliner
For the past few weeks, Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stuck…
UK-Switzerland collaborations announced for emerging technology projects – UKRI
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Flying in helicopters is safer than you might think – an aerospace engineer explains the technology and training that make it so
Helicopters draw a lot of attention with their almost magical ability to hover, fly in…
Tech gives ocean scientists a bird’s-eye view of foraging in Antarctic waters
Chinstrap penguins are members of Antarctica’s brush-tailed group of penguins. They’re easily identified by the…
Why do dogs have different coats? Experts explain – and give grooming tips for different types
Dog hair comes in many varieties, from shaggy to short, curly to straight. If you…
What do storm chasers really do? Two tornado scientists take us inside the chase and tools for studying twisters
Storm-chasing for science can be exciting and stressful – we know, because we do it.…
AI supercharges data center energy use – straining the grid and slowing sustainability efforts
The artificial intelligence boom has had such a profound effect on big tech companies that…
What were dingoes like before the European invasion? Centuries-old DNA reveals a surprising history
For at least 3,500 years, dingoes have been Australia’s top terrestrial predator. And in current…