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Coastal erosion could be reduced by dune restoration projects
Although sand dunes often conjure images of great deserts, they also occur along coastlines worldwide and…
Scientists discover what makes cholesterol-containing surfaces so repulsive
Living organisms use powerful physical principles to control interactions at their surfaces. Researchers at the Leibniz…
Stronger tape engineered through the ancient Japanese art of cutting paper, kirigami
Adhesive tape fulfills many purposes, from quickly fixing household appliances to ensuring a reliable seal on…
Bee disease offers rare insights into RNA virus origins
Two similar strains of a destructive honeybee disease have vastly different origin stories, revealing the ability…
Physicists discover a new switch for superconductivity
Under certain conditions—usually exceedingly cold ones—some materials shift their structure to unlock new, superconducting behavior. This…
Stellar demolition derby births powerful gamma-ray burst
While searching for the origins of a powerful gamma-ray burst (GRB), an international team of astrophysicists…
Nanoparticle drug delivery system super-enhances neuron regeneration in zebrafish eye, new study shows
In a recent study from the Wilmer Eye Institute, researchers say they found that using a…
Spectroscopic micro-ellipsometer unveils atomic-level thickness measurements of 2D materials
Two-dimensional (2D) material flakes consist of single to few atomic layers, granting them extraordinary quantum properties,…
Study shows people condemn hate speech more severely than nonverbal discrimination
Verbal attacks against marginalized groups can do serious harm to the victims. Yet many instances of…