Scientists hoped for years to make a machine that could emulate the movements of diving birds, such as puffins, and offer an affordable, unobtrusive way to monitor fragile marine ecosystems. A team of researchers at M.I.T. has been able to create such a waterproof winged robot, according to a study published July 9 in the journal Science.

Inspired by the physical feats of diving birds, researchers have created a robot that can plunge into the water and flap back into the air.

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The contracts, announced on Tuesday, are part of the space agency’s efforts to establish a moon base.