Today’s physics news: Light trick to see around corners and more

Today’s physics news: Light trick to see around corners, what it’s like to ride an inflatable robot and more

Light trick to see around corners
Scientists have found a novel way to get images through “scattering” materials such as frosted glass or skin, and even to “see around corners”
BBC

Women in Science: Goo and the physics of the everyday stuff that surrounds us
Given recent press coverage, you might be forgiven for thinking that all physicists were interested in was the Higgs Boson. Athene Donald on other physics research fields.
Independent

What it’s like to ride an inflatable robot
Big, blue and full of air, the AntRoach blow-up robot is both light on its feet and as strong as an ox
New Scientist

Jon Butterworth: Impact? I want an interstellar Higgs drive please
The “research community” seems conflicted as to how useful research should be. But actually, the main conflict is about means, not ends
Guardian