Filter feeders can be found across various animal species, from tiny crustaceans and specific types of coral to large creatures like basking sharks and baleen whales. Recently, engineers at MIT have studied one such filter feeder, the mobula ray, which has developed a unique mechanism for sifting food that may have implications for improving industrial water filters. Mobula rays, which belong to a group that includes two species of manta rays and seven devil rays, feed by swimming with their mouths open in areas abundant with plankton, filtering these particles into their gullets while water flows through their mouths and out through their gills.
Engineers design a simple water filter inspired by mobula ray
It could improve the design of industrial water filters.
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Meet CORLEO: Kawasaki’s Robotic Horse of the Future
Revolutionizing adventure with four legs, hydrogen power, and next-level terrain agility
Kawasaki introduces CORLEO, a trailblazing robotic horse built for off-road thrill-seekers. With four agile robotic legs, a hydrogen-powered engine, and adaptive terrain hooves, CORLEO delivers a smooth, responsive ride over mountains, rubble, and rocky trails. Riders can control it using intuitive weight shifts and handlebars. Enhanced by shock absorption, a high-tech dashboard, and illuminated night navigation. Designed to merge sustainability with performance, CORLEO is more than a machine—it’s a bold step into the future of mobility. Saddle up and explore the wild like never before.
Breakthrough in Quantum Phase Transitions Advances Quantum Technologies
EPFL Researchers Observe First- and Second-Order Dissipative Phase Transitions
EPFL researchers have experimentally observed both first- and second-order dissipative phase transitions (DPTs) in a superconducting Kerr resonator. By introducing a two-photon drive, they precisely controlled quantum state transitions, revealing phenomena like squeezing, hysteresis, and critical slowing down. Their findings confirm theoretical predictions and enhance understanding of quantum systems. This breakthrough could lead to improved quantum computing error correction and ultra-sensitive quantum sensors. The study highlights the power of interdisciplinary collaboration, merging experimental physics, theory, and engineering to push the boundaries of quantum science.
Ultra-Compact Optical Amplifier Revolutionizes Data Transmission
Gallium Phosphide-Based TWPA Achieves Unprecedented Broadband Gain
Researchers from EPFL and IBM have developed a groundbreaking photonic-chip-based traveling-wave parametric amplifier (TWPA) that offers ultra-broadband optical signal amplification in a compact form. Using gallium phosphide-on-silicon dioxide technology, the amplifier delivers over 10 dB gain across 140 nm—three times the bandwidth of conventional EDFAs. Its strong optical nonlinearity boosts signals efficiently while minimizing noise. This innovation enhances optical networks, AI data centers, and precision sensing applications, marking a major step forward in high-speed data transmission and next-generation photonics.
Study uncovered earliest evidence transport technology used by ancient settlers
Drag marks reveal how our ancestors moved heavy loads.
Researchers from Bournemouth University discovered early evidence of transport technology used by settlers in the USA over 20,000 years ago at White Sands National Park, New Mexico. They found drag marks from makeshift vehicles called “travois,” made from wooden poles, alongside ancient human footprints. The tracks included single lines, likely from dragging two poles joined at one end, and parallel lines, from poles crossed in the middle.
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