For the first time, scientists have observed that the ‘megaripples’ on Mars, huge sand waves seen on the Martian surface, are mobile structures and not ancient relics trapped in place from the distant past of the Red Planet. Megaripples, which also occur in Earth’s deserts, are generally larger than the …
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We have developed four-winged bird-shaped robots, called ornithopters, that can take off and fly with the agility of the speedy, hummingbirds, and insects. We did this by reverse engineering the aerodynamics and biomechanics of these creatures. Our ornithopters have the potential to outperform and exceed existing drone configurations with static …
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How fast will your new iPhone charge? It looks like Apple is gearing up to ship a more powerful charger to the iPhone 12 family retail box and offer consumers an edge over the iPhone 11. But will every iPhone benefit? Almost every new smartphone these days, not just the …
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