Proof-of-principle experiment shows how humanoid robots can co-operate on a large scale by copying the behavior of social insects and bacterial colonies. In recent years, various companies and labs have developed impressive humanoid robots that walk, shuffle and even run. Some even dance in groups of up to 20, performing sophisticated choreographed routines. 

You’re probably most familiar with John McAfee by name if nothing else. McAfee is the antivirus pioneer who founded the company named after himself, which Intel bought in 2010 for $7.68 billion. What you may not know is that McAfee moved to the Central American nation of Belize in 2008. He might be regretting that [...]

A series of graduate student conversations with leading women biologists, at the Women in Science Symposium at Cornell April 2-3. [More]

Oscar-winning actor Robert DeNiro is among three high-profile speakers scheduled to address graduates and receive honorary degrees at the Bates College commencement.