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Tiny knot robots leap to plant seeds without power or electronics

Engineers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed millimeter scale soft robots made from knotted fibers that can jump nearly two meters, flip, spin, and even return to their starting point without electronics, batteries, or external control. The study, published in Science, demonstrates how......

MIT study finds seeds detect rain sound and speed germination

Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have found that rice seeds can respond to the sound of rainfall, accelerating their germination by up to 40 percent. The study, published on April 22, 2026 in Scientific Reports, provides direct evidence that seeds and young plant structures can......

Curiosity rover finds organic molecules tied to life’s origins on Mars

NASA said its Curiosity rover has detected more than 20 organic molecules in Martian clay-rich rocks, including compounds never before observed on the planet. The findings, published on April 21 in Nature Communications, add new evidence to the long-running search for signs of ancient life beyond Earth. The......

Mit study identifies molecules that let gut neurons detect bacteria

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have identified the molecular signals that allow gut neurons to distinguish between beneficial and harmful bacteria. The work reveals a chemical communication system between microbes and the nervous system that may also exist in humans. The findings,......

EMSI gains doctoral accreditation, marking shift in Morocco engineering education

The Moroccan School of Engineering Sciences has secured official accreditation for its doctoral program., becoming the first private engineering school in Morocco authorized to train PhD candidates in engineering sciences. The move signals a structural change in the country’s higher education system,......

Gene discovery in salamanders brings human limb regeneration closer

Scientists studying regeneration across multiple species have identified a shared genetic program that enables limb regrowth, a breakthrough that could eventually support therapies for regenerating human limbs. By comparing salamanders, zebrafish and mice, researchers uncovered key genes involved in......

India smartphone shipments fall to six-year low in Q1

India’s smartphone market recorded its weakest first-quarter performance in six years, as rising costs and higher retail prices dampened consumer demand, according to recent industry analysis. Shipments declined by around 3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting mounting pressure......

NASA probe reveals unexpected particle behavior during solar explosion

NASA scientists have reported a surprising discovery from the Parker Solar Probe, which observed unusual particle behavior during a solar explosion, offering new insight into how solar storms form. During a close flyby of the Sun in 2022, the probe passed through a magnetic reconnection event, a process......

New method hunts alien life through planetary patterns not biosignatures

A study published in The Astrophysical Journal proposes a new way to detect extraterrestrial life by analyzing statistical patterns across groups of planets rather than searching for isolated biosignatures. The approach addresses a central challenge in astrobiology: scientists do not know what alien......