Self-assembling nanoparticle arrays can switch between a mirror and a window

By finely tuning the distance between nanoparticles in a single layer, researchers have made a filter…

Scientists track the brain-skull transition from dinosaurs to birds

The dramatic, dinosaur-to-bird transition that occurred in reptiles millions of years ago was accompanied by profound…

How openings in Antarctic sea ice affect worldwide climate

In a new analysis of climate models, researchers reveal the significant global effects that seemingly anomalous…

Brain Composer: ‘Thinking’ melodies onto a musical score

A new brain-computer interface application that allows music to be composed by the power of thought…

Muscle nuclei: May the force be with you

A group of researchers has revealed the mechanism by which cellular nuclei reach their position within…

Cold region ‘tipping point’ now inevitable

The decline of cold regions called periglacial zones is now inevitable due to climate change, researchers…

Revolutionary process could signal new era for gene synthesis

A team of scientists has demonstrated a groundbreaking new method of gene synthesis -- a vital…

The evolutionary origin of the gut

How did the gut, the skin and musculature evolve? This question concerns scientists for more than…

USA threatened by more frequent flooding

The East Coast of the United States is threatened by more frequent flooding in the future.…

Cooperation driven by reciprocity, not conformity

From an evolutionary perspective, cooperating with others can yield benefits that increase chances of survival. But…