Scientists are using mechanisms inspired by nature to create new technological innovations. A team has now created an octopus-inspired adhesive, inspired by the shape of octopus suckers, that can ...

For generations, sound navigation and ranging, commonly known as sonar, has been predominantly used for underwater object detection. Revolutionary technology has turned the tide for military ...

Using mechanisms inspired by nature to create new technological innovations is a signature of one Virginia Tech research team. The group led by Associate Professor Michael Bartlett has created an ...