Necrobotic spider

Dead spiders are being turned into creepy “necrobot” grippers by scientists

Scientists showed how the physiology of spiders can be used to make a creepy gripper capable of picking up objects that outweighs it. Source: Preston Innovation Laboratory/Rice University. Dead spiders are being repurposed as necrobotic grippers by mechanical engineers from Rice University in Houston, Texas. Necrobotics has been described as using non-living materials from once-living…

Chris Rock and Will Smith

Chris Rock addresses Will Smith Oscars slap

“I am a work in progress,” said Will Smith after his altercation with Chris Rock. Source: Budiey, Flickr. The comedian has addressed the Oscars situation for the first time at a stand-up show in New York, saying that he’s not a victim. The incident which happened on live TV, sent shockwaves not only throughout the…

Australia and Ukraine

Ukrainians offered more visa support in Australia

“The Government is continuing to support Ukrainians and their immediate family members in Australia by providing access to additional visa pathways,” said Mr Miles. Source: Shutterstock. The government has announced that additional visa pathways will be given to Ukrainians who have sought refuge in Australia. It comes as the offer of Temporary Humanitarian Stay to…