Vision systems in nature provide intriguing optical design inspiration for ultracompact imaging systems. Scientists in South…
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Fast and furious: New class of 2-D materials stores electrical energy
Like a battery, MXenes can store large amounts of electrical energy through electrochemical reactions—but unlike batteries,…
15 dead as torrential rain hits Brazil
At least 15 people have been killed in torrential rain that hit the Brazilian states of…
Virtualized metamaterial opens door for acoustics application and beyond
Playing back recorded audio from digital storage allows us to enjoy music without the physical presence…
I.Coast burns 3 tonnes of pangolin scales
Ivory Coast officials on Tuesday burnt three tonnes of scales of the pangolin, the most trafficked…
Anti-evolution drug could stop antibiotic resistance
The spread of antibiotic resistance is partly due to the ability of bacteria to pick up…
Unstable rock pillars near reservoirs can produce dangerous water waves
In many coastal zones and gorges, unstable cliffs often fail when the foundation rock beneath them…
Advances in computer modeling, protein development propel cellular engineering
Recent advances in bioengineering and computational modeling have given researchers the ability to examine complex biological…
Survival of the fittest: How primate immunodeficiency viruses are evolving
Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) discovered a novel mechanism by which immunodeficiency viruses…
Fire study reveals how country, code variations impact escape time
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) conducted room burn comparisons to better understand how country-specific fire codes in…