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Putting a new spin on the football spiral
Only a handful of researchers have studied why an American football flies in such a unique…
Water can't touch this sanded, powdered surface
Scientists and engineers have developed a one-step method involving sandpaper and powder to make robust superhydrophobic…
New way to calculate environmental impact of ammonia production
The production of ammonia, a major ingredient in fertilizers, involves greenhouse gas emissions. Scientists have quantified…
Sponge-like electrodes inspired by sugar cubes could improve medical monitoring
To monitor heart rhythms and muscle function, doctors often attach electrodes to a patient’s skin, detecting…
A new low-calorie sweetener could also improve gut health
From the wide variety of sodas, candies and baked goods that are sold worldwide, it’s clear…
Smart microrobots learn how to swim and navigate with artificial intelligence
Researchers have been able to successfully teach microrobots how to swim via deep reinforcement learning, marking…
New options for health, environmental monitoring with water-resistant gas sensor
Accurate, continuous monitoring of nitrogen dioxide and other gases in humid environments is now possible, thanks…
E. coli engineered from stool samples can survive the hostile gut environment long enough to treat disease
Scientists have long tried to introduce genetically engineered bacteria into the gut to treat diseases. In…
Sterile mice produce rat sperm
Researchers generated rat sperm cells inside sterile mice using a technique called blastocyst complementation. …