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Two hunters in Maryland were arrested after they unknowingly shot a “Robo-Deer” belonging to the Maryland Natural Resources Police. In October, 21-year-old David Few and 24-year-old Brian Stitley ...

Two men in Maryland recently achieved Internet infamy when they were temporarily banned from hunting after they’d used crossbows to shoot a deer on state land. Or so they thought. The men had actually ...

A care home has introduced robotic dogs and cats to help ease loneliness among its residents. Stoneham Grove Care Home in Reading says the lifelike ‘pets’ — which bark, purr, and respond to touch — ...

Many mammals, including seals and rats, rely on their whiskers to sense their way through dark environments. Inspired by these animals, scientists working at the University of Illinois at ...

Many mammals, including seals and rats, rely on their whiskers to sense their way through dark environments. Inspired by these animals, scientists have developed a robotic 'whisker' tactile sensor ...