Artificial neurons show computers could be way more efficient

Artifiical neurons may shed light on how real neurons are so energy efficient while communicating across distances, paving the way for better computers.

Brandie Jefferson-WUSTL • futurity
June 8, 2020 ~6 min

Urine test for kidney stones gives results in 30 minutes

A new simpler urine test that could be done in a doctor’s office or even at home would give people with kidney stones results in as little as 30 minutes.

Megan Lakatos-Penn State • futurity
May 27, 2020 ~6 min


Cheetah-inspired soft robot ‘gallops’ with super-speed

A new soft robot that gets its inspiration from the biomechanics of cheetahs moves more quickly on solid surfaces than earlier versions. And it can swim faster, too.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
May 11, 2020 ~5 min

Cheetah-inspired soft robot ‘gallops’ with super-speed

A new soft robot that gets its inspiration from the biomechanics of cheetahs moves more quickly on solid surfaces than earlier versions. And it can swim faster, too.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
May 11, 2020 ~5 min

Stuff that sticks like gecko feet may be coming to your house

Engineers have known how to use sticky stuff inspired by gecko feet for years. Now, new research paves the way for mass production.

Ben Brumfield-Georgia Tech • futurity
May 7, 2020 ~7 min

Material grabs minerals for stiffness under pressure

A self-adapting material that gains stiffness under pressure could "allow safer implants and bridges with minimal complication, cost, and downtime."

Chanapa Tantibanchachai-Johns Hopkins • futurity
April 20, 2020 ~5 min

Synthetic microparticle is the world’s most complex

Researchers created synthetic microparticles more complex than the most intricate in nature. They could improve sensors, electronics, and more.

U. Michigan • futurity
April 9, 2020 ~5 min

How butterfly wings get blacker than black

Researchers have finally solved the mystery of ultra-black butterflies, which have wings that rival the blackest coatings humans can make.

Duke University • futurity
March 17, 2020 ~7 min


How butterfly wings get blacker than black

Researchers have finally solved the mystery of ultra-black butterflies, which have wings that rival the blackest coatings humans can make.

Duke University • futurity
March 17, 2020 ~7 min

To build amazing computers, mimic the brain?

New research on a solid-state material is a step toward developing circuitry that functions like the human brain, neuromorphic computing.

Shana Hutchins-Texas A&M • futurity
March 4, 2020 ~11 min

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