Kurt Kleiner

Kurt Kleiner is a freelance science journalist based in Toronto.

Wed, 05/25/2022 - 12:03
Deep Underground, Robotic Teamwork Saves the DayDeploying a motley crew of robots that can roll, walk, and fly is a smart strategy for search-and-rescue operations
Wed, 08/23/2023 - 12:02
When a Manhattan parking garage collapsed in April 2023, rescuers were reluctant to stay in the damaged building, fearing further danger. So they used a combination of flying drones and a doglike walking robot to inspect the damage, look for…
Gallium: The Liquid Metal That Could Transform Soft ElectronicsBend it. Stretch it. Use it to conduct electricity.

Wed, 05/25/2022 - 12:03
Every time you sit down with your phone in your back pocket, you’re reminded of a fundamental truth: Human bodies are soft and flexible. Electronics aren’t. But soon there may be devices that can stretch, bend, and even repair themselves when they’…