Turkey’s attack on Kurdish-run territory in northern Syria will likely snuff out a radical experiment…
U.S. Army Bio-Inspired Theoretical Research May Make Robots More Effective on the Future Battlefield
In an effort to make robots more effective and versatile teammates for Soldiers in combat, Army researchers are on a mission to understand the value of the molecular living functionality of muscle,…
Future Intent: Would You Let an Automated Car Do the Driving?
Would you be comfortable taking a nap in the driver’s seat while your fully automated car did the driving? Queensland University of Technology (QUT) researchers in Brisbane, Australia, have released the results…
How to Dismantle a Nuclear Bomb
How do weapons inspectors verify that a nuclear bomb has been dismantled? An unsettling answer is: They don’t, for the most part. When countries sign arms reduction pacts, they do not typically…
Researchers Develop Unified Sensor to Better Control Effects of Shock Waves
As a fighter jet quickly ascends and accelerates forward, a sonic boom reverberates across the jet’s surface and through the surrounding sound waves. At best, it’s unpleasant noise pollution. At worst, it…
Victims of Physical or Sexual Assault Should Have Better Access to Medical Services
Victims of sexual and physical attacks should have greater access to specialist medical forensic examinations, even if they have not reported the offence to police, according to new research published in peer-reviewed…
