Two-Legged Robot Mimics Human Operator in Force-Feedback Exoskeleton Suit [Video]
Imagine being trapped inside a collapsed building after a disaster, wondering if anybody will be brave enough to rescue you. Suddenly, a door bursts open,…
Imagine being trapped inside a collapsed building after a disaster, wondering if anybody will be brave enough to rescue you. Suddenly, a door bursts open,…
Consuming potato puree during prolonged exercise works just as well as a commercial carbohydrate gel in sustaining blood glucose levels and boosting performance in trained…
Wind energy is increasingly seen as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, as it contributes to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. It is estimated…
Data from the probe’s 1995 fireball has continued to confound those studying the mission. New simulations and faster computers point to bettering atmospheric entry vehicles….
Research on energy production from biomass usually focuses on the amount of energy generated. But it is also important to consider how much energy goes…
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have replicated one of the most well-known electromagnetic effects in physics, the Hall effect, using radio waves…
Next-generation single-photon source for quantum information science: Kwiat group achieves the most efficient single-photon production ever. Over the last two decades, tremendous advances have been…
Like atmospheric methane and carbon dioxide, ground-level ozone is on the rise. But ozone, a noxious chemical byproduct of fossil fuel combustion, has received relatively…
It is safe to say that 3D displays do not necessarily occur in nature – unless one considers the cephalopod, which includes the squid and…
Researchers have developed soft robotic devices driven by neuromuscular tissue that triggers when stimulated by light — bringing mechanical engineering one step closer to developing…
Volcanic eruptions and their ash clouds pose a significant hazard to population centers and air travel, especially those that show few to no signs of…
Airplane wings, wind turbines, and indoor heating systems all struggle under the weight and chill of ice. Defrosting and de-icing techniques are energy-intensive, however, and…
A group of researchers has devised a method of sliding ice and frost off surfaces by melting the interfacial layer directly. In the future, a…
Polyurethane is used in a wide range of materials, including paints, foam mattresses, seat cushions, and insulation. These diverse applications generate large amounts of waste….
Illinois and SLAC researchers use a new technique. One of the greatest mysteries in condensed matter physics is the exact relationship between charge order and…
The inner workings of high-power electronic devices must remain cool to operate reliably. High internal temperatures can make programs run slower, freeze or shut down….
The pull-up, an exercise dreaded by most, answers a basic question: are your muscles strong enough to lift your own body weight? Some Illinois researchers…
Abbamonte group achieves first-ever measurement of excitonium collective modes and first observation of soft plasmon in any material. Excitonium has a team of researchers at…