The next-generation Very Large Array prototype gathers its first light

The Very Large Array, the iconic field of radio antennas featured in the film "Contact" (inspired by Carl Sagan's novel), has ...
IEEE

Magnetic Bionic Hair Array for Sliding Tactile Sensing and Object Recognition

Abstract: Tactile sensing is one of the indispensable ways for human beings to perceive the external environment. In addition to the skin surface, hairs covering a large area on human skin are ...
InfoWorld

Taming the generative AI back end

Writing code that interacts with LLM services requires bridging two different worlds. Use these tips and techniques to bind ...
BBC

A new history of the US In 100 objects

From a single gold coin's journey through the centuries, to an ingenious screw that changed engineering, the extraordinary stories behind 100 of the most significant and intriguing artefacts in US ...
verywellhealth

Megalophobia, or a Phobia of Big Things: What to Know

Megalophobia is a fear of big things like buildings or animals. People with megalophobia can feel panic and avoid big objects. Megalophobia can affect relationships and job opportunities. Megalophobia ...
IEEE

Challenges and Outlook in Robotic Manipulation of Deformable Objects

Abstract: Deformable object manipulation (DOM) is an emerging research problem in robotics. The ability to manipulate deformable objects endows robots with higher autonomy and promises new ...