It’s part of the scenario in “The Day After Tomorrow,” but scientists differ over whether or how fast it may occur. A team ...

By blending biology with advanced engineering, the new wing represents a shift toward softer, smarter machines that cooperate ...

Engineers have taught a simple submarine robot to take advantage of turbulent forces to propel itself through water. Small autonomous underwater vehicles, like the drones of the sea, could be very ...

For centuries, scientists have known that oceans move and swirl, shifting water across the planet. But recent breakthroughs are revealing that some of the smallest currents are surprisingly powerful ...