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Wearable sensors could leverage biotechnology to monitor personal, environmental data
In an effort to enhance Soldier lethality, Army researchers are developing biorecognition receptors capable of consistent…
Diving deep into water and energy trade-offs
Two papers by Michigan State University (MSU) scientists begin challenging a more simplistic, input/output view of…
Research sparks new insights on laser welding
On its surface, the work is deceptively simple: Shoot a high-power laser beam onto a piece…
Peanut genome sequenced with unprecedented accuracy
Improved pest resistance and drought tolerance are among potential benefits of an international effort in which…
NASA satellites track Tropical Cyclone Fani along Eastern India’s coastline
NASA's Aqua and Terra satellites have been providing infrared, microwave and visible imagery of Tropical Cyclone…
Improved risk management for geothermal systems
Enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) are considered a promising source of energy that is clean, provides a…
Wolves more prosocial than pack dogs in touchscreen experiment
In a touchscreen-based task that allowed individual animals to provide food to others, wolves behaved more…
Hippos, the animal silicon pumps
The excrement of hippos plays an important role in the ecosystem of African lakes and rivers.…
Resolving the ‘invisible’ gold puzzle
The Carlin-type gold deposits in Nevada, U.S., are the origin of five percent of the global…