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Research suggests fly brains make predictions, possibly using universal design principles
Flies predict changes in their visual environment in order to execute evasive maneuvers, according to new…
An updated understanding of how to synthesize value-added chemicals
Researchers have long been interested in finding ways to use simple hydrocarbons, chemicals made of a…
Thin is now in to turn terahertz polarization
It’s always good when your hard work reflects well on you. Click here for…
What makes some oysters more resilient than others?
Oysters live and grow in saltwater. However, the saltiness of their habitat can change dramatically, especially…
Hubble tracks down fast radio bursts to galaxies' spiral arms
Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have traced the locations of five brief, powerful radio blasts…
Multi-story buildings made of wood sell for 9% more than other construction in Helsinki
Building more homes and buildings with wood has been on the radar for years as a…
New smartphone app predicts vineyard yields earlier, more accurately
Cornell University engineers and plant scientists have teamed up to develop a low-cost system that allows…
The impact of real-time feedback in employee reviews
To deliver real-time feedback to support employee development and rapid innovation, many companies are replacing formal,…
Once we're past the fear stage, where do we place the blame for the COVID-19 pandemic?
In a recent study, conducted in Poland in 2020 and published in the peer-reviewed journal Social…