
Start-ups are working to clear space debris
With space junk keeping pace with the number of satellites in orbit, some start-ups are cleaning up to keep debris from falling to Earth.
Teaching physics to AI
Data scientist Anima Anandkumar on the future of 'smarter' AI that is rather more grounded in reality.
Magnificent magnesium
Oh Mg! This new biomaterial is drawing the interest of researchers making medical implants.
The soft robo-touch
With lessons from vines and jellyfish — and aided by 3D printing — scientists are making shape-shifting advances in soft robotics.