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Scientists develop thin film phototransistor for bioinspired visual adaptation
A research team led by Prof. Cao Hongtao at the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and…
Scientists discover how low phosphorus regulates rice architecture and nutrient uptake
Researchers led by Dr. Wang Bing and Li Jiayang from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental…
Ancient diamonds shine light on the evolution of Earth
The analysis of ancient, superdeep diamonds dug up from mines in Brazil and Western Africa, has…
Yeast speeds discovery of medicinal compounds in plants
Cornell researchers have harnessed the power of baker’s yeast to create a cost-effective and highly efficient…
Study of modern salamanders provides clues to the feeding behavior of early terrestrial vertebrates
Since the work of Charles Darwin, it is relatively clear from an evolutionary perspective where we…
Study elucidates evolution of mosquitoes and their hosts
Researchers at North Carolina State University and global collaborators have mapped the mosquito’s tree of life,…
Researchers discover one of the world's darkest rivers
When the researchers came upon the Ruki River, they were quite taken aback. The water in…
The impact of man-made noise on magpie behavior
Human noise pollution is taking its toll on the iconic Australian magpie, affecting the songbirds’ ability…
Sports coaches make these seven kinds of decisions
The recent AFL Grand Final was a great spectacle. It was also a welcome distraction from…