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The incredible reason why T Rex's arms are so short
One question asked frequently by undergraduates to Kevin Padian stuck with him: Why are the arms of Tyrannosaurus rex so ridiculously short.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 30, 2022


Paleontologists finally solve 100 year old T. rex mystery
For over two decades paleontologist Kevin Padian has been frequently asked one question by undergraduates that stuck with him.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 14, 2022


Robot sleeves help children with cerebral palsy gain control over their arm movements
UC Riverside engineers are developing low-cost, robotic “clothing” to help children with cerebral palsy gain control over their arm movement
Joseph Shavit
Oct 1, 2022


Paralyzed man feeds himself with robotic arms connected directly to his brain
Two robotic arms – a fork in one hand, a knife in the other – flank a seated man, who sits in front of a table, with a piece of cake.
Joshua Shavit
Jul 4, 2022


New technology allows amputees to control a robotic arm with their mind
researchers have developed a more accurate, less invasive technology that allows amputees to move a robotic arm using their brain signals.
Joseph Shavit
May 18, 2022
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