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fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Strange Modular Robots Are Writhing Across Landscapes

Metamachines are modular robots that can adapt to damage and navigate challenging terrains, showcasing resilience through their unique design.
Design
fromArchDaily
4 weeks ago

Designing with Living Matter: 5 Installations Using Bio-Based Materials and Digital Fabrication

Architecture must integrate ecological considerations and material intelligence to transform design practices and reduce environmental impact.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Evolution of Brain and Intelligence

Human brains are large and complex but not uniquely so compared to other species; human intelligence is adapted to specific ecological niches, with symbolic reasoning being a key cognitive distinction from other animals.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago

What's it like to be a bat? Scientists develop new solution to the puzzle of animal minds

A new 'teleonome' framework evaluates animal welfare by understanding each species' evolutionary needs rather than isolated physiological measurements.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Facing the Age of Robots? Material Innovation in Architectural Structures

Robotic technology in construction extends beyond automation and cost reduction to fundamentally reshape architectural design, material experimentation, and construction methodologies through collaborative human-robot workflows.
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fromKqed
2 months ago

Hide! 4 Tiny Animals That Go Undercover In Style | KQED

Decorator crabs use seaweed, anemones, and hooked hairs to camouflage, while glasswing butterflies and Australian stick insects employ transparent or twig disguises.
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