The hoary bat, the species of bat most frequently found dead at wind power facilities, is…
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Crushing bite of giant kangaroos of ice age Australia
An in-depth analysis of the skull biomechanics of a giant extinct kangaroo demonstrates that the animal…
Math shows why animals can see at night
By combining mathematics with science, an interdisciplinary team found how changes in the shape of DNA…
Towering balloon-like features discovered near center of Milky Way
Astronomers have discovered one of the largest features ever observed in the center of the Milky…
New metamaterial morphs into new shapes, taking on new properties
Electrochemical reactions drive shape change in new nanoarchitected metamaterial. Click here for original story,…
Milestones on the way to the nuclear clock
For decades, people have been searching for suitable atomic nuclei for building an ultra-precise nuclear clock.…
Early humans used tiny, flint 'surgical' tools to butcher elephants
A new study reveals that the early humans known as Acheulians crafted tiny flint tools out…
The danger of heat and cold across Australia
Cold temperatures are not nearly as deadly as heat, with around 2% of all deaths in…
Solving the longstanding mystery of how friction leads to static electricity
Scientists developed a new model, which shows that rubbing two objects together produces static electricity, or…
Water detected on an exoplanet located in its star's habitable zone
An international study lead by UdeM astronomer Björn Benneke has detected water vapor on the planet…