Cave-in: How blind species evolve

Why do animals that live in caves become blind? Charles Darwin originally suggested that eyes could…

Medieval priest discovered in elaborate grave 700 years after his death

The remains of a Medieval priest who died 700 years ago has been uncovered at Thornton…

Twist and shine: Development of a new photoluminescent sensor material

Stress sensors are important tools when it comes to evaluating the robustness of a material facing…

Mechanism behind the electric charges generated by photosynthesis

Photosynthesis requires a mechanism to produce large amounts of chemical energy without losing the oxidative power…

Study unravels long-held Fermi puzzle tied to nonlinear systems

Nonlinear systems can indeed reach equilibrium, according to new research from an international team of physicists.…

Helping students learn by sketching

New software Sketch Worksheets analyzes and provides feedback on student sketches, helping them learn multiple subjects.

SAVI camera ditches long lens for distant images

A new camera platform has been introduced that uses laser 'speckle' patterns to capture high-resolution images…

The dangers of being a saber-toothed cat in Los Angeles 12,000 years ago

Large saber-toothed cats that roamed Los Angeles 12,000 years ago had many injuries to their shoulders…

Nuclease-resistant hybrid nanoflowers

An eco-friendly method to synthesize DNA-copper nanoflowers with high load efficiencies, low cytotoxicity, and strong resistance…

Building a better model of human-automation interaction

People generally make decisions using two ways of thinking: They think consciously, deliberate for a while,…