Researchers have cast doubt on a widely-held belief that connects family income with cognitive development. The…
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Jellyfish: Stinging cells pack a powerful pressure
The stinging cells of jellyfish, called nematocytes, have evolved to be one of the world's most…
Underwater Sniffing of Star-Nosed Moles Is Mimicked for Chemical-Detecting ‘Electronic Nose’
The star-nosed mole has several unusual abilities. One of them is “sniffing” underwater by blowing bubbles…
Plesiosaur flippers inspire a steering mechanism for swimming robotic vehicle
Plesiosaurs, who thrived during the early to middle Jurassic Period, used four paddlelike flippers of nearly…
Bubbles clustering while pouring stout beers?
If you’ve poured a stout beer into a pint glass, you may have wondered about the…
The physics behind dandelion seed plume dispersal revealed
The fluffy dandelion seed head infuriates gardeners, but delights physicists. That’s because those seeds may lend…
‘Magic’ sinus paths could mean new instructions for nasal sprays
Sinus infections, inflammation and nasal congestion constantly plague Americans, often leading to unpleasant symptoms and even…
Raindrops splash pathogens onto crops
Pathogens, such as bacteria, viruses or fungi, cause harmful plant disease and often lead to the…
Theory: Flexibility is at the heart of human intelligence
Centuries of study have yielded many theories about how the brain gives rise to human intelligence.…
Homes should not be abandoned after a big nuclear accident, study suggests
Few people, if any, should be asked to leave their homes after a big nuclear accident,…