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Mimicking moth eyes to produce transparent anti-reflective coatings
The eyes of moths have a biological nanostructure that grants them anti-reflective properties. Though researchers have…
Identifying communities at risk for impacts of extreme heat
An analysis of ways to measure a community’s vulnerability to climate change suggests that California’s current…
Brain region tracking food preferences could steer our food choices
Researchers discovered that a specific brain region monitors food preferences as they change across thirsty and…
DNA in seawater can reveal fish diversity in the deep ocean
A new study demonstrates the effectiveness of a novel method for using DNA in seawater samples…
Local cooking preferences drove acceptance of new crop staples in prehistoric China
The food preparation preferences of Chinese cooks — such as the technological choice to boil or…
'Environmentally-friendly' tableware harms marine animals
A new study compares the effects of two types of disposable dishes on the marine environment…
Building a quantum network one node at a time
Researchers create ‘optically active spin arrays’ within a device that could serve as a node for…
How birth experience shapes development
During birth, hormones in the body surge in both mother and baby, sent along by the…
Why protecting the brain against infection takes guts
The brain is uniquely protected against invading bacteria and viruses, but its defence mechanism has long…