Specialized robots that can both fly and drive typically touch down on land before attempting to transform and drive away.
Mid-Air Transformation Helps Flying, Rolling Robot to Transition Smoothly
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To Cope With Extreme Heat, Clownfish Shrink
During a severe heat wave in 2023, scientists scuba diving off the coast of Papua New Guinea captured clownfish to measure their bodies.
Pollution From the Tijuana River Affects Air Quality in San Diego
The 120-mile Tijuana River flows from Baja California into the United States and discharges millions of gallons of wastewater — including sewage, industrial waste and runoff — into the Pacific Ocean every day, making it the dominant source of coastal pollution in the region.
Huge Sea-Urchin Populations are Overwhelming Hawaii’s Coral Reefs
As coral reefs struggle to adapt to warming waters, high levels of pollution and sea-level rise, ballooning sea-urchin populations are threatening to push some reefs in Hawaii past the point of recovery.
Home Water-Use App Improves Water Conservation
A UC Riverside-led study has found that a smartphone app that tracks household water use and alerts users to leaks or excessive consumption offers a promising tool for helping California water agencies meet state-mandated conservation goals.
Perfumes and Lotions Disrupt How Body Protects Itself From Indoor Air Pollutants
Fragrances and lotions don't just change the way people smell, they actively alter the indoor air chemistry around the wearer, disrupting a critical natural process the body uses to protect itself from pollution, according to an international research team that includes scientists from Penn State.
