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Celebrating Judy Heumann: A Trailblazer for Disability Rights
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December 18 marks the birthday of Judith “Judy” Heumann (1947–2023), a pioneering advocate whose work reshaped disability rights and accessibility around the world.
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Vine-inspired robotic gripper gently lifts heavy and fragile objects
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In the horticultural world, some vines are especially grabby. As they grow, the woody tendrils can wrap around obstacles with enough force to pull down entire fences and trees. Inspired by vines’ twisty tenacity, engineers at MIT and Stanford University have developed a robotic gripper that can snake around and lift a variety of…

