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FortuneDuke University Researchers Develop Omnidirectional Robot Named Argus
Duke University engineers built a 20-legged robot that moves and senses equally in any direction. The design uses dynamic isotropy to achieve uniform acceleration without a defined front or back.
nypost.comIndiana University Bloomington Restricts Lab Access During Federal Investigation
The university changed locks on its biology building on 7 May amid a U.S. government investigation that includes scrutiny of one lab by the US Department of Agriculture. Officials restored access to some labs on 14 May but dozens of scientists still cannot reach offices or freeze…
nypost.comUniversity of Oregon Researchers Adapt Battery Testing Tool to Analyze Coffee Chemistry
Chemists used a potentiostat to identify coffee’s chemical fingerprint by sending an electrical current through samples. The method distinguishes roast color and extraction strength, variables traditional tests could not separate. Findings were published in Nature Communications…
realclearpolitics.comUNC Virologist Ralph Baric Retires After Removal From NIH Grants
University of North Carolina virologist Ralph Baric has retired following his removal from all National Institutes of Health grants last year and placement on administrative leave. North Carolina Senator Richard Burr sponsored multiple pieces of legislation that directed billions…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUniversity of Illinois Researchers Develop Microwave-Frying Method to Reduce Oil in French Fries
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a cooking method that combines traditional frying with microwaving to produce french fries with reduced oil absorption while preserving crispiness and taste. The approach addresses the high fat content typically absorbed du…