Viruses are a threat to all organisms, including plants. A small group of plant stem cells,…
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Paint that can change colors? The skin of an octopus holds the key, researchers say
When you think of an octopus, you might be envious of its eight limbs. After all,…
How do caterpillars acquire chubby legs? Scientists trace the origins to a genetic program associated with crabs
Adult insects, including butterflies and moths, typically have only three pairs of legs. But the existence…
Interplay of free electrons: Tailored electron pulses for improved electron microscopy
Electron microscopes provide unique vistas of nanoscale structures, but their resolution is limited by the mutual…
New biobased recyclable polyesters exhibit excellent tensile properties beyond polyethylene and polypropylene
The research group of Professor Kotohiro Nomura, Tokyo Metropolitan University, in cooperation with the research group…
Climate researcher rejects being sacked for refusing to fly
A climate researcher hit back against his dismissal from a German think-tank after refusing to take…
Neanderthal cuisine: Excavations reveal Neanderthals were as intelligent as Homo sapiens
The fact that Neanderthals were able to make a fire and use it, among other things,…
Research reveals how smell can influence our perception of color
The University of Liverpool is part of a new study that reveals for the first time…
Local chemical pressure experimentally sensed by optical probe
The practical application of high-pressure metastable materials is hindered by severe synthesis condition, poor yield, and…
New study reveals the influence of natural climate drivers on extreme monsoons in Pakistan
A new study by researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory looks at…