General-purpose robots remain rare not for a lack of hardware but because we still can’t give machines the physical intuition ...

Fans were shocked to learn that in E.B. White's 1945 children's book Stuart Little, the titular character isn't a mouse as ...

The device advances medicine toward a future that might see tiny robots sent into the body to rewire damaged nerves, deliver medicines and analyze a patient’s cells without surgery.

Ballie has been promised to us multiple times over the last few years, but we're still waiting to see if it becomes a real ...

The little robot that imitates an infant’s curiosity can be preordered now, but still won’t ship until April 2026.

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Marine litter is a major environmental problem. Abandoned containers and fishing gear can trap or strangle animals, and plastic waste can break down into microplastics, which can release chemicals ...

This article was featured in New York’s One Great Story newsletter. Sign up here. On a languid summer afternoon, I drive to Milton Keynes, a midsize city 60 miles northwest of London and a few miles ...

An unlikely hero is being trained to help in disaster zones. This hero is small, curious and has an excellent sense of smell. It’s also a rat. This new generation of robots combines animal instinct ...

Children are naturally playful, but 'what' and 'how' they play is entirely up to you as a parent or guardian. Not all toys are the same; some make your child smarter and well-behaved, and some are ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Microrobots may become an effective tool in breaking down the ...

A remote-controlled robot the size of a grain of sand can swim through blood vessels to deliver drugs before dissolving into the body. The technology could allow doctors to administer small amounts of ...