New research finds why some asteroids have weird, watermelon-shaped moons trapped in orbit around them, contrary to what typical asteroid formation theories predict. When you purchase through links on ...

Duke's 20-legged Argus robot defies biology. With no front or back, this math-driven machine can climb, roll, and see in any direction.

Shading brings 3D forms to life, beautifully carving out the shape of objects around us. Despite the importance of shading for perception, scientists have long been puzzled about how the brain ...

A long-lost moon could explain why Mars is so different from the other rocky planets in the solar system. Today, Mars has two tiny moons. But early in its history, the Red Planet may have had a much ...