Abstract: Shape control of deformable linear objects (DLOs) is a major challenge in robotics due to their high-dimensional, nonlinear dynamics and sensitivity to boundary conditions. Existing ...

Rubber Bird game debuts at Wholesome Direct 2026 as a physics-based 3D platformer from Brussels solo developer Outretaupe, starring a bird named Rub who uses elastic arms to stretch, grab, and throw o ...

The question of how gravity interacts with the quantum world has long perplexed physicists, but a non-quantum theory of space ...

In horror movies, music is a dead giveaway. Tension builds with each note, and you brace for the inevitable jump scare. The same sense of anticipation has taken a leading role in an unlikely venue: a ...

Scientists have found that staple-shaped particles can tangle together to create a material that is both strong and flexible. Unlike conventional materials, these particles can be locked into a sturdy ...