A new concept in underwater detection spurred by mammalian facial hair could turn undersea warfare on its head. Developed by Mother Nature to help seals (the mammals, not the naval commandos) detect ...

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 ...

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 ...

A soft magnetoelectric sensor feels touch, detects its own damage, and heals itself underwater without external power, ...