ScienceDaily: Matter & Energy News


Deformable pump gives soft robots a heart

Posted: 15 Jul 2022 12:10 PM PDT

Researchers have leveraged hydrodynamic and magnetic forces to drive a rubbery, deformable pump that can provide soft robots with a circulatory system, in effect mimicking the biology of animals.

Framework for prioritizing investment in drinking water systems

Posted: 13 Jul 2022 12:28 PM PDT

Researchers have published a study that aims to assist state and local water authorities in making decisions about where to prioritize funding for infrastructure improvements on drinking water lead service line replacement programs.