Scorpion Robot
NASA is developing a robot based on a scorpion for future planet exploration.
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Lost Ants
What happens when an ant is separated from its colony? (It dies -- can't join another colony.)
Mission to Mercury
The MESSENGER space probe to Mercury will be launched in early August.
Robot Farmers
Small robots could be used to automate farming tasks, like scouting for weeds.
Dog Breeds
Are there any two dog breeds that could be considered different species? (Some breeds do have …
Whales and Wings
Modeling airplane wings after humpback whale flippers makes them more efficient.
Thought-Controlled Robots
A robotic arm moves in response to human brain signals captured earlier.
Lie Detection
People are equally bad at detecting a lie when it's told face-to-face or by instant messaging.
Phone Fibbing
People are more likely to lie over the phone than in e-mail, instant messaging, or face-to-face.