Want a Robot to *Really* Get a Grip? Make It Like Baymax
Inflatable graspers don’t have to be taught how to hold something, the way robo-hands do.
Blood Moon vs. Supermoon: Which is Rarer?
What do all of these special-sounding moon terms really mean?
At the Edge of the World, Facing the End of the World
Want to feel better about climate change? Last week’s climate summit showed that the most ambitious action isn’t happening on the national scale—it’s cities and states that are leading the way.
How Los Angeles Is Helping Lead the Fight Against Climate Change
Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti sits down with WIRED to talk about how to turn LA into a greentech testbed, why cities have to compete in order to save the world, and what the city can learn from its infamous water wars.
A New Robotic Fly Dips and Dives Like the Real Thing
Inspired by a fruit fly, this tiny robot insect manages to twist and bank with astonishing speed.
Emissions Have Already Peaked in 27 Cities—And Keep Falling
At the Global Climate Action Summit, a coalition of cities says it's made big progress in combating climate change.
This One-Armed Robot Is Super Manipulative (in a Good Way)
Researchers have taught a robot to fish for boots, like in the cartoons. That could be big news for robots still struggling to get a grip on our complicated world.
Ocean Cleanup’s Plastic Catcher Heads to Sea, but Scientists Are Skeptical
Ocean Cleanup has raised $40 million to deploy a massive device to capture plastic pollution. But many scientists don’t think the plan holds water.
This Hyper-Real Robot Will Cry and Bleed on Med Students
A new robot named Hal is sending medical training straight into the uncanny valley.
A Clever and Simple Robot Hand
Researchers have developed a simple, yet capable hand that promises to help robots get a grip at a fraction of the price.