In 2024, researchers in #ScienceRobotics followed up on their development of Third Thumb—a robotic appendage that, when trialed by members of the general public, was a big hit.

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You don’t need a brain to benefit from a good night of sleep. Despite lacking a central nervous system, jellyfish and sea anemones have sleep patterns remarkably similar to those of humans, researchers report.

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Scientists have developed a pair of birdlike robotic legs and feet that can enable drones to catch objects and perch on branches.

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Whales sing, orcas squeal, and sea turtles croak. But sharks are more the strong, silent type. Last year, researchers reported the first evidence that sharks make sounds, too.

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Watch tiny plankton ‘surf’ ocean currents.

These microscopic creatures hitch a ride on turbulent waters to travel faster. Learn more: https://scim.ag/4sBbHin

Researchers used a brain implant to decode the Mandarin sentence “Happy New Year 2025” from a woman’s brain activity while she spoke aloud.

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