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Studying water polo for kicks
Scientists measure the propulsive force of water polo players executing highly efficient ‘eggbeater’ kicks, paving the…
Before eyes open, they get ready to see?
A research team’s computational simulations demonstrated that the waves of spontaneous neural activity in the retinas…
The secret life of melons revealed: 'Jumping sequences' may alter gene expression
Researchers find that retrotransposons (a.k.a. ‘jumping sequences’) may affect gene expression in melons. Click…
A colorful detector: Crystalline material reversibly changes color when absorbing water
Scientists unveil a new crystalline material that reversibly changes color from yellow to red when absorbing…
Small quake clusters can't hide from AI
A deep learning algorithm analyzes data from a deadly landslide in Greenland to show how it…
COVID-19 taking a toll on everyday lives, research suggests
Research shows that COVID-19 has severely affected people’s daily emotional lives and mental health. …
Ancient star explosions revealed in deep-sea sediments
A mystery surrounding the space around our solar system is unfolding thanks to evidence of supernovae…
Pots of gold engineered to help with early disease detection
Researchers have developed biosensors that use nanoengineered porous gold which more effectively detect early signs of…
Very bright fireball illuminates sky over Japan's Kanto region
A very bright fireball was recorded streaking through the night sky over Japan’s Kanto region at…