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Category: Science
Cave-in: How blind species evolve
Why do animals that live in caves become blind? Charles Darwin originally suggested that eyes…
Medieval priest discovered in elaborate grave 700 years after his death
The remains of a Medieval priest who died 700 years ago has been uncovered at…
Twist and shine: Development of a new photoluminescent sensor material
Stress sensors are important tools when it comes to evaluating the robustness of a material…
Mechanism behind the electric charges generated by photosynthesis
Photosynthesis requires a mechanism to produce large amounts of chemical energy without losing the oxidative…
Study unravels long-held Fermi puzzle tied to nonlinear systems
Nonlinear systems can indeed reach equilibrium, according to new research from an international team of…
Helping students learn by sketching
New software Sketch Worksheets analyzes and provides feedback on student sketches, helping them learn multiple…
SAVI camera ditches long lens for distant images
A new camera platform has been introduced that uses laser ‘speckle’ patterns to capture high-resolution…
The dangers of being a saber-toothed cat in Los Angeles 12,000 years ago
Large saber-toothed cats that roamed Los Angeles 12,000 years ago had many injuries to their…
Nuclease-resistant hybrid nanoflowers
An eco-friendly method to synthesize DNA-copper nanoflowers with high load efficiencies, low cytotoxicity, and strong…