Mobile robots get a leg up from a more-is-better communications principle
Adding legs to robots that have minimal awareness of the environment around them can help…
NASA’s Psyche mission to a metal world may reveal the mysteries of Earth’s interior
French novelist Jules Verne delighted 19th-century readers with the tantalizing notion that a journey to…
3 reasons we use graphic novels to teach math and physics
Post-pandemic, some educators are trying to reengage students with technology – like videos, computer gaming…
Can coffee or a nap make up for sleep deprivation? A psychologist explains why there’s no substitute for shut-eye
There is no denying the importance of sleep. Everyone feels better after a good night…
Sun bears appear so human-like they are mistaken for people in suits – experts explain
When Angela, a Malayan sun bear, stood up and waved to visitors to her enclosure…
A dramatic volcano eruption changed lives in Fiji 2,500 years ago. 100 generations have kept the story alive
Can you imagine a scientist who could neither read nor write, who spoke their wisdom…
The Canadian government’s poor track record on public consultations undermines its ability to regulate new technologies
Over the last five years, Canada’s federal government has announced a litany of much-needed plans…
A ‘memory wipe’ for stem cells may be the key to better therapies
Stem cells are special kinds of cells in our body that can become any other…
Why bilinguals may have a memory advantage – new research
Think about being in a conversation with your best friend or partner. How often do…
Dry regions get drier with global warming, increasing fire risk − while wet areas get wetter
The islands of Hawaii are world renowned for their generally pleasant and tranquil weather. However,…