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Neutron-star merger yields new puzzle for astrophysicists
The afterglow from the distant neutron-star merger detected last August has continued to brighten - much to the surprise of astrophysicists studying the aftermath of the...
Warming Arctic climate constrains life in cold-adapted mammals
Despite the growth in knowledge about the effects of a warming Arctic on its cold-adapted species, how these changes affect animal populations is poorly...
New instrument lets doctors view the entire eye with unprecedented level of detail
Researchers have developed the first instrument that can provide a detailed image of the entire eye. By incorporating a lens that changes optical parameters...
New details emerge on temperature, mobility of earth’s lower crust in Rocky Mountains
Everything on the surface of the Earth rests on massive tectonic plates that resemble a jelly sandwich, with two rigid pieces -- the upper...
Microwaves could be as bad for the environment as cars
Microwaves usage across the EU alone emits as much carbon dioxide as nearly seven million cars according to a new study by The University...
Coping with climate stress in Antarctica
Some Antarctic fish living in the planet's coldest waters are able to cope with the stress of rising carbon dioxide levels the ocean. They...
Recording a thought’s fleeting trip through the brain
University of California, Berkeley neuroscientists have tracked the progress of a thought through the brain, showing clearly how the prefrontal cortex at the front...
Self-healing fungi concrete could provide sustainable solution to crumbling infrastructure
A new self-healing fungi concrete, co-developed by researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York, could help repair cracks in aging concrete permanently,...
How living systems compute solutions to problems
How do decisions get made in the natural world? One possibility is that the individuals or components in biological systems collectively compute solutions to...
Small but fast: A miniaturized origami-inspired robot combines micrometer precision with high speed
Because of their high precision and speed, Delta robots are deployed in many industrial processes, including pick-and-place assemblies, machining, welding and food packaging. Starting...
Semiconductor breakthrough may be game-changer for organic solar cells
In an advance that could push cheap, ubiquitous solar power closer to reality, University of Michigan researchers have found a way to coax electrons...
