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Predicting hydraulic fracture propagation more accurately
Researchers at EPFL have developed a new model to calculate hydraulic fracture propagation. Acclaimed for its…
How is a brown recluse spider like a samurai swordsmith?
There are two characteristics that work together to make spider silk so strong and tough. …
Behind howls of solar wind, quiet chirps reveal its origins
There’s a wind that emanates from the sun, and it blows not like a soft whistle…
Nestle to invest 2bn Swiss francs in recycled plastics
Swiss food giant Nestle said Thursday it would invest 2.0 billion Swiss francs (1.8 billion euros,…
Creating learning resources for blind students
Mathematics and science Braille textbooks are expensive and require an enormous effort to produce — until…
Jumping genes threaten egg cell quality
A woman’s supply of eggs is finite, so it is crucial that the quality of their…
Hookah smoke may be associated with increased risk of blood clots
In a new study conducted in mice, researchers found that tobacco smoke from a hookah caused…
Race to save animals on Australia's fire-ravaged 'Galapagos'
On an island famed as Australia’s “Galapagos” for its unique and abundant wildlife, rescuers are racing…
US Navy Test-Flies First F-18 Super Hornet IRST
For the first time, Boeing and the U.S. Navy flew an F/A-18 Super Hornet equipped with…