The new "Constellation Ball" is covered in 5,000 glittering Waterford crystals. A new, dazzling ball will drop in Times Square in New York City next month, as revelers ring in the New Year. One Times ...

In 1981, an unlikely group from Leeds scored a number one hit with their icy cover version of an obscure 60s soul hit. With Tainted Love, Soft Cell set a template for 80s synth-pop duos: The ...

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Abstract: Soft robotics has yielded numerous examples of soft grippers that utilize compliance to achieve impressive grasping performances with great simplicity, adaptability, and robustness.

Bloom patterns could be useful, as engineers build folding structures to send to outer space. They’re also very pretty. Researchers have now found a new class of origami that they call bloom patterns, ...

This November 4, 2021 news item on Nanowerk features research from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Researchers have developed a technique whereby they can spontaneously ...

A study published in Nature Communications presents a way to create deployable structures that transform from compact folded states into expansive configurations with perfectly smooth surfaces.

When LaVar Ball first addressed having his right foot amputated, he seemed to be taking the matter in stride. “Did y’all forget I’m LaVar?” the father of NBA players Lonzo and LaMelo Ball and rising ...

The big picture: While companies continue to improve robotic hardware, developing AI software to truly bring these machines to life has remained an elusive goal. This is especially disappointing given ...

The Quiz with Balls will continue making a splash as Fox announced it has renewed the game show for a second season. Hosted by actor and comedian Jay Pharoah, the game show pits brains against balls ...

NEW YORK -- As New York City prepares for the 2025 New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square, it's time to test your knowledge about the holiday tradition. Here's a closer look at how it all comes ...