Click and release: Experimental set-up used to constrain click beetles during X-ray synchrotron imaging at the Advanced Photon Source. (Courtesy: John J Socha) Click beetles use the elastic recoil of ...

When it comes to building a custom truck, sometimes the modifications made are driven by aesthetics. Other times, they might be driven by function. Either way, they serve a purpose, whether that's to ...

If animals and insects can jump across grass and sand, why can’t robots? Sarah Bergbreiter, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, has found that researchers don’t have to look far to enable this in ...

Sometimes, a door latch gets stuck behind the strike plate, leaving your door open. Don't call the pros. There's an easy fix requiring a single, simple tool.

A jammed door latch, often caused by slight misalignment from regular use, can be easily fixed by homeowners. By loosening ...

Task: Given a late-model pickup truck to review and inspect, the rescue team will determine how to adapt their rescue techniques when a rear-hinged rear door is present on a crash-damaged vehicle. In ...