Abstract: Visual-tactile sensing affords abundant capabilities for contact-rich object manipulation tasks including grasping and placing. Here we introduce a shape-from-texture inspired contact shape ...

Marker training relies on precise timing to communicate clearly with dogs. In this episode, the focus shifts to how clickers and verbal markers shape behavior more efficiently than repeated commands.

Have you ever spent hours crafting a timeline chart, only to abandon it because it was too clunky, rigid, or just plain uninspiring? You’re not alone. Many tools promise sleek visuals but fall short ...

Usama has a passion for video games and a talent for capturing their magic in writing. He brings games to life with his words, and he's been fascinated by games for as long as he's had a joystick in ...

Shedding light on what determines how cells become what they are meant to be—nerves, bone, muscles, etc.—can also help researchers understand how diseases develop when these biological programs break ...

During the 2024 presidential campaign, politicians and their surrogates repeatedly raised concerns about abortion later in pregnancy. The topic grabbed media attention and continues to inspire strong ...

Katrina Kimport receives funding from the Society of Family Planning and an anonymous private foundation. Tracy A. Weitz receives funding from the Society of Family Planning, Education Foundation of ...

I went cosmic in this one! 🌌 Using Copic markers, I created a bold and detailed space-themed doodle filled with planets, stars, swirls, and futuristic vibes. The layout was entirely freehand and ...

Editor’s note: This story is part of KQED’s Youth Takeover. Throughout the week, we’re publishing content by high school students from all over the Bay Area. Each of us is shaped by a unique mix of ...