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MechaSquirrel Leads BioSquirrels to Victory Over the Humans

While Japan gets ready to become the world's most robot-friendly nation, the United States is more interested in helping integrate robots into rodent society. Hence the creation of robo-squirrel Rocky at Hampshire College in Massachusetts (pictured), where researchers are studying whether the robot's squirrelly ways will allow it to mingle with the fully-biological, acorn-chomping natives. More »

10:12 AM on Mon May 5 2008
By Annalee Newitz
1,665 views, 6 comments

biomimetics

This Lizard Drinks Through Its Foot, and Soon You Will Too

This mind-bendingly cute thorny devil lizard is one of the most sought-after creatures in the engineering world because it has a special talent: drinking through its foot. Using cracks in its scales, this little guy can wick water up through its foot into its body. Materials scientists hope that by studying how the lizard does this, they can invent substances that absorb water in a similar fashion. And bioengineers might go further. More »

7:00 AM on Thu Mar 20 2008
By Annalee Newitz
3,192 views, 28 comments

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we3

Must Read: We3


Must-read graphic novels are futuristic classics that shouldn't be missed. Of course, not every must-see is perfect. That's why we've rated them 1-5 on the patented "crunchy goodness" scale.

Title: We3
Date: 2004-2005

Vitals: Cute animals wear cybernetic super-soldier armor and go on a killing rampage. OMG cute puppy, cat and rabbit! They just want to frolic and scamper, but the military wants to turn them into engines of death.

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12:04 AM on Mon Oct 1 2007
By charliejane
445 views, Comment