Greg Uyeno
Latest articles by Greg Uyeno

How Does Latte Art Work?
By Greg Uyeno published
This is how they make those designs on top of a cappuccino.

Friends with Benefits? Cannibalism Not All Bad for Male Praying Mantis
By Greg Uyeno published
There's a silver lining for the male praying mantis eaten by his mate.

Lessons From 10 of the Worst Engineering Disasters in US History
By Greg Uyeno published

2016 Olympics: Visit Rio with 360-Degree Videos and Virtual Reality
By Greg Uyeno published
A new project from Google lets you see Rio de Janeiro in 360 degrees.

These Robots Are Chains of Tiny Magnetic Beads
By Greg Uyeno published
Modular magnetic microrobotics may someday deliver medicine or perform surgery.

Juicy, Exotic, Decadent: Food Porn Is Actually Centuries Old
By Greg Uyeno published
Think food porn is a new thing? It actually predates Instagram by at least 500 years.

Ultrathin Electric 'Tattoo' Can Monitor Muscles and More
By Greg Uyeno published
Researchers have developed a thin, flexible electrode that can measure electrical signals on the skin after being applied like a temporary tattoo.

What Would Happen If Comet Swift-Tuttle Hit the Earth?
By Greg Uyeno published
If Comet Swift-Tuttle smacked into Earth, it would likely be a very bad day for our planet.

This Robot Is Part Sea Slug
By Greg Uyeno published
Sea slugs might be the future of organic robotics.

Microsoft Mines 'Minecraft' to Study Artificial Intelligence
By Greg Uyeno published
Minecraft is now a research tool for artificial intelligence.

How'd They Do That? The Best Illusions of 2016 Named
By Greg Uyeno published
A vision scientist explains the best illusions of 2016

Covered in Ash: Chinstrap Penguins Threatened by Volcanic Eruption
By Greg Uyeno published
Volcanic ash presents an uncertain future for penguin nesting grounds.

DARPA's Hacking Contest Will Pit Machines Against Each Other
By Greg Uyeno published
DARPA wants to protect the internet of things with machines

Massive 'Lava Lamp' Blobs Deep Inside Earth Have Scientists Puzzled
By Greg Uyeno published
The Earth's mantle is like a mysterious Lava Lamp.

Artificially Intelligent Russian Robot Makes a Run for It … Again
By Greg Uyeno published
PR stunt or daring escape? Russian robot flees the lab a second time.

Hair on Demand: Researchers Create 3D-Printed Fur
By Greg Uyeno published
3D-printed hair might not make a good wig, but it could be useful in many other ways.

Tour Secret WWII Lab with Manhattan Project App
By Greg Uyeno published
A virtual tour of the "secret city of the Manhattan Project" is revealed in a new app.

Filling the Periodic Table: New Names for the Newest Elements
By Greg Uyeno published
The four newest elements now have names.

The Size of Your Wine Glass May Affect How Much You Drink
By Greg Uyeno published
Why is that glass of wine so big?
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