This potential treatment may not be for the squeamish. Accidentally swallowed a magnetic ball? Not to worry: Hong Kong scientists have created a state-of-the-art “slime robot” that can be magnetically ...

Like an octopus, it wraps around objects. It can also swallow things inside your stomach and even "self heal." This ooze could be the future of surgery. Claire Reilly was a video host, journalist and ...

A robot made of magnetic slime could be deployed inside the body to perform tasks such as retrieving objects swallowed by accident.https://t.co/EYpnx56vNO pic.twitter ...

Scientists have managed to make a magnetic slime that looks disgusting but is actually quite astounding, if not a tad creepy. The slime is made from a blend of a polymer called polyvinyl alcohol, ...

Slime and robots don't immediately come to mind as a natural pairing, but alas, the scientists are back at it once again. CNET reports that a new surgeon is on the block, and it's a bit "slimier" than ...

A robot made of magnetic slime with a custard-like consistency can navigate narrow passages, grasp objects and fix broken circuits. It could be deployed inside the body to perform tasks such as ...