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A simple sponge has improved how robots grasp, scientists from the University of Bristol have found. This easy-to-make sponge-jamming device can help stiff robots handle delicate items carefully by mimicking the nuanced touch, or variable…

Northwestern University engineers have developed a new sponge that can remove metals -- including toxic heavy metals like lead and critical metals like cobalt -- from contaminated water, leaving safe, drinkable water behind. In…

South Indian food has become one of the most-loved cuisines across the world. From parotta to dosa, appam to idlis - there is so much variety and deliciousness that it has to offer. Idli especially is one of the all-time favourite breakfast…

South Indian cuisine frequently finds its way on our breakfast table. Idli, dosa, vada and more - we get a wide range of healthy options to choose from. But what remains our all-time favourite is dosa. When paired with chutney and sambar,…

Researchers at the University of British Columbia say a compound derived from sea sponges found off the B.C. coast can block coronavirus infection in human cells.The discovery could pave the way for the development of new COVID-19 medicines…

Celebrity fashion designer Manish Malhotra has over the years made us fall in love with the blingy sarees, lehengas, and his overall wedding collection. The ace designer will be celebrating his birthday on December 5. We are surely…

From human intestines to the bottom of the sea: Microorganisms populate nearly any habitat, no matter how hostile it is. Their great variety of survival strategies is of huge potential in biotechnology. Most of these organisms, however, are…

Today, hyper-realistic cake is the buzzword in the world of gastronomy. If you explore, you will find bakers making different types of 3D cakes that look like human face, fruit, computer, lipstick and more. The experimentations do not end…

Glen Dennison worries every time he heads out on the waters in Howe Sound outside of West Vancouver. That's because he's concerned about the health of the prehistoric creatures he found nearby."I discovered them — so, you know, right away,…

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