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Soft-bodied organisms, ranging from microscopic nematodes to giant squid, represent a vast swathe of biological diversity. Lacking the rigid internal or external skeletons common in vertebrates and arthropods, these creatures rely on unique biomechanical principles for support, movement, and interaction with their environment. Understanding the biomechanics of soft bodies is

Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs) represent a promising bioelectrochemical technology that simultaneously treats wastewater and recovers energy in the form of electricity. By harnessing the metabolic activity of specific microorganisms (electrogens), MFCs oxidize organic matter present in wastewater, transferring the released electrons to an anode. These electrons then flow through an

Environmental monitoring is crucial for understanding climate change impacts, tracking pollution, assessing biodiversity, and managing natural resources. Traditional monitoring often relies on static sensor networks or rigid, human-operated vehicles, which can be limited in accessibility, deployability, and interaction safety within delicate ecosystems. Soft robotics, a field focused on creating robots

Biohybrid robotics, a rapidly advancing field merging living biological organisms with synthetic robotic components, presents transformative potential for environmental conservation. By integrating the inherent capabilities of living systems—such as unparalleled sensory acuity, energy efficiency, and adaptive locomotion—with the precision and control offered by robotics, scientists are developing novel

The global transition to renewable energy demands new levels of efficiency and intelligence in managing highly variable, distributed, and complex energy systems. As wind, solar, and other renewables proliferate, so too do the operational challenges—forecasting intermittent resources, optimizing power flows, efficiently dispatching resources, and balancing markets in real time.

Amidst escalating environmental disasters and complex urban catastrophes, search and rescue (SAR) operations have never been more crucial, nor more hazardous for human responders. Traditional robotics has advanced the field, but natural systems, honed by millions of years of evolution, continue to outperform machines in adaptability, resilience, and efficiency when