Bottlenose dolphins might use their electric sense to navigate around the world. Born tail first, bottlenose dolphin calves are initially adorned with two delicate rows… Read More
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The Big Chill: America’s “Dangerously Cold” Arctic Awakening
Dangerously cold temperatures lingered over large swaths of the country for several days in mid-January 2024. A large mass of Arctic air spilled south from… Read More
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FiloBot has a cylindrical body made of coiled plastic filament and can grow guided by light and gravity just like a plantRead More
Read More »DNA From Ancient Gum Reveals Secrets of Stone Age Dentistry
Mesolithic Scandinavians likely faced oral health issues, with studies on ancient birch tar revealing signs of gum disease, tooth decay, and diverse dietary habits. Members… Read More
Read More »EU and UK Face an 872 Billion Euro Battle Against Rising Waters
Sea level rises could cost the EU and UK up to 872 billion Euros by 2100, indicating a need for region-specific economic strategies. Damage caused… Read More
Read More »Supernova Forensics: Unraveling N132D’s Spectral Mysteries With XRISM
XRISM’s first high-resolution spectrum of supernova remnant N132D offers unprecedented insights into the chemical and physical properties of the aftermath of a star’s explosion, enhancing… Read More
Read More »Seismic Shifts: USGS Unveils Groundbreaking Earthquake Hazard Map
The research-based map is the first to display an updated, comprehensive National Seismic Hazard Model for all 50 states. Nearly 75 percent of the U.S…. Read More
Read More »Revolutionary “LEGO-Like” Photonic Chip Paves Way for Semiconductor Breakthroughs
Integrating photons into electronic chips enhances bandwidth and improves filter control. Researchers at the University of Sydney Nano Institute have developed a small silicon semiconductor… Read More
Read More »Replacing Animal Products With a Plant-Based Diet Leads to Weight Loss, Finds New Analysis
Switching from animal products to plant-based foods, regardless of whether these plant-based items are considered healthy or unhealthy as per the plant-based diet index, leads… Read More
Read More »Could DARPA’s enigmatic X-65 plane revolutionise aircraft design?
The US military will test an aircraft that flies without mechanical control surfaces like flaps and rudders, potentially boosting stealth characteristicsRead More
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