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Dec 14, 2015 08:58 AM EST

Mars Curiosity Rover Reaches Martian Sand Dunes, Beaming Back New Images

NASA's Mars Curiosity rover has finally reached some interesting sand dunes on the Red Planet. It has now begun an up-close investigation of the sand dunes, which reach up to two stories tall.

Oct 09, 2015 03:51 PM EDT

How Robots May Mimic Lizards and Snakes When Traveling on Sand

Researchers have taken a closer look at how different animals respond to different terrain, and have found that soft steps and large feet allow animals to navigate very loose soil and sand.

Sep 08, 2015 11:58 AM EDT

Computer Graphics: Granular Materials Help Make Sandcastle Images Faster (VIDEO)

Computer graphics can be quite amazing when it comes to providing life-like images of numerous things. Now researchers are working on sand and sancastles.