A team of scientists at the University of Michigan have created “biomorphic batteries” that allow robots to store energy like humans — in fat reserves spread across their bodies. The idea is to ...

Today’s robots are already capable of some incredible feats, whether that be herding sheep in New Zealand or delivering medical supplies in Rwanda. One way they could reach even greater heights is if ...

Like biological fat reserves store energy in animals, a new rechargeable zinc battery integrates into the structure of a robot to provide much more energy, a team led by the University of Michigan has ...

Researchers from the University of Michigan have created a new type battery known as a biomorphic battery that could increase the runtime for small robots by 72x. The so-called biomorphic batteries ...

When you’re strolling or playing outside, how often are you considering the tiny microorganisms that make up our environment? That’s one of a few questions posed by a new biomorphic sculpture exhibit ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Like biological fat reserves store energy in animals, a new rechargeable zinc battery integrates into the structure of a robot to provide much more energy, researchers have shown. Like biological fat ...