New research decoding insect wing dynamics could enable highly stable flapping robots, improving micro-drone control, ...

(A) The cyborg is made of the darkling beetle Z. morio with electrodes implanted into its antennae and elytra and a wireless backpack mounted on its back. (B) Stimulation protocols for locomotion ...

Scientists at the University of Sheffield have discovered a 'high-frequency jumping' mechanism in flies that triples visual data transmission speed during rapid movement. This allows insects to react ...

Chinese scientists have developed the world's lightest "brain control" device to turn bees into remotely controlled "cyborg" drones for military surveillance and reconnaissance missions. Rating: ...

The secret behind insects' lightning fast reactions could offer a blueprint for more energy efficient robots and self-driving ...

A 301 mg soft robot jumps continuously under constant light without batteries or electronics, using snap-through buckling and self-shadowing to create an autonomous feedback loop. (Nanowerk Spotlight) ...

The Nature Index 2025 Research Leaders — previously known as Annual Tables — reveal the leading institutions and countries/territories in the natural and health sciences, according to their output in ...