Interdisciplinary Research

News and developments from the field of interdisciplinary research.

Among other topics, you can find stimulating reports and articles related to microsystems, emotions research, futures research and stratospheric research.

Hybrid Carbon Nanotube Yarn Muscle

Kim’s article, “Electrically, Chemically, and Photonically Powered Torsional and Tensile Actuation of Hybrid Carbon Nanotube Yarn Muscles,” was published in…

More than a good eye: Carnegie Mellon robot uses arms, location and more to discover objects

A robot can struggle to discover objects in its surroundings when it relies on computer vision alone. But by taking advantage of all of the information…

Highly Endowed Research Project for Developing an Artificial Sphincter

Researchers at the University of Basel want to develop an adaptive implant that would be able to contract and relax like a natural muscle. The national…

Interdisciplinary team demonstrates superconducting qualities of topological insulators

Topological insulators (TIs) are an exciting new type of material that on their surface carry electric current, but within their bulk, act as insulators. Since…

Researchers Unveil Large Robotic Jellyfish That One Day Could Patrol Oceans

The prototype robot, nicknamed Cyro, is a larger model of a robotic jellyfish the same team – headed by Shashank Priya of Blacksburg, Va., and professor of…

NSF-funded Superhero Supercomputer Helps Battle Autism

When it officially came online at the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) in early January 2012, Gordon was instantly impressive. In one demonstration, it…

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