In a move that brings science fiction closer to reality, researchers have developed a new kind of robot that can "grow," "heal," and even improve itself by using parts from its environment—or even by ...

Today's robots are stuck—their bodies are usually closed systems that can neither grow nor self-repair, nor adapt to their environment. Now, scientists at Columbia University have developed robots ...

In the X-Men comic books, Wolverine's mutant power is an accelerated healing process, allowing him to regenerate damaged tissues within seconds. Now, a new material could see Wolverine's self-healing ...

A group of French and American scientists publishing in the science journal Nature are reporting success in their attempt to develop software that allows damaged robots to quickly overcome many ...

Coral reefs, these vibrant underwater ecosystems, are essential to marine biodiversity and human life. Unfortunately, they are under siege due to the adverse effects of climate change, pollution, and ...