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'Necrobotic' spiders made by reanimating dead spiders into robots

Researchers from Rice University have pioneered a new field of research, necrobotics, using a dead spider as a mechanical gripper.

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Scientists can now remotely control fruit flies' brains with magnetism

Rice University researchers can now use magnetism to remotely control fruit flies spreading their wings by altering brain neurons.

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The Sun once had rings like Saturn, new study says

New simulations show how the sun could have initially had Saturn-like rings surrounding it, preventing a super-Earth forming.

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New battery tech from crushed silicon anode could triple battery life in devices

Crushed silicon anode could be the answer to an all-day, powerful smart device.