Examining the odd locomotion of microswimmers
Being odd can be a good thing, particularly when you are a microscopic cellular organism trying to go places......»»
Bipedal Robots Are Learning To Move With Arms as Well as Legs
Multi-contact locomotion helps humans get around tricky environments, and it’s a skill robots are starting to learn Most humans are bipeds, but even the best of us are really only bipeds until things get tricky. While our legs may be our prim.....»»
Protein dynamics research breakthrough could result in new cancer treatments
Researchers from Northumbria University in Newcastle, and Bogazici University in Turkey, have discovered a new way of examining the structure and dynamics of single protein molecules within the human body—which could help scientists better understa.....»»
Activity In Brain"s Risk Circuits Can Forecast Changes In Stock Prices
According to a new study published today in JNeurosci, it may now be possible to forecast changes in stock prices by examining brain activity in regions associated with anxiety and risk-avoidance. "Scientists could accurately forecast market price ch.....»»
Fine particulate matter from wildfire smoke more harmful than pollution from other sources
Researchers examining 14 years of hospital admissions data conclude that the fine particles in wildfire smoke can be several times more harmful to human respiratory health than particulate matter from other sources such as car exhaust. While this dis.....»»
Fine particulate matter from wildfire smoke more harmful than pollution from other sources
Researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego examining 14 years of hospital admissions data conclude that the fine particles in wildfire smoke can be several times more harmful to human respiratory health than particulate matter.....»»
"Best case" goals for climate warming which could still result in massive wildfire risk
The landmark 2015 Paris Agreement resulted in multiple studies examining the impact of global temperature increases, but these rarely investigate the effect of warming on "fire weather" conditions. Now, in a new study, scientists have found that by p.....»»
Mammal ancestors moved in their own unique way
The backbone is the Swiss Army Knife of mammal locomotion. It can function in all sorts of ways that allows living mammals to have remarkable diversity in their movements. They can run, swim, climb and fly all due, in part, to the extensive reorganiz.....»»
Artificial microswimmers slow down and accumulate in low-fuel regions
A researcher has discovered that artificial microswimmers accumulate where their speed is minimized, an idea that could have implications for improving the efficacy of targeted cancer therapy......»»
New research on artificial microswimmers uncovers a possible solution for delivering targeted cancer treatments
A Mason Engineering researcher has discovered that artificial microswimmers accumulate where their speed is minimized, an idea that could have implications for improving the efficacy of targeted cancer therapy......»»
A new, clearer insight into Earth"s hidden crystals
Geologists have developed a new theory about the state of Earth billions of years ago after examining the very old rocks formed in the Earth's mantle below the continents......»»
Method for temporal monitoring of microplastic sedimentation
The effects of microplastics on our health and the environment are being rigorously studied all across the world. Researchers are identifying microplastic sources and their potential routes to the environment by examining rainwater, wastewater, and s.....»»
Examining the ‘pipeline problem’
The tech industry has long grappled with an overwhelming lack of diversity among employees, executives, venture-backed founders, venture capital firms and board members. And despite recent efforts to increase diversity throughout the industry, tech s.....»»
Mysterious organic scum boosts chemical reaction efficiency, may reduce chemical waste
Chemical manufacturers frequently use toxic solvents such as alcohols and benzene to make products like pharmaceuticals and plastics. Researchers are examining a previously overlooked and misunderstood phenomenon in the chemical reactions used to mak.....»»
Crocodile tears? Research findings can help to increase population size of endangered species
The findings of a new study examining the behaviors of alligator and caiman hatchlings have enhanced our understanding of how we can conserve, and increase, the population of endangered crocodilian species......»»
Classic video game fans will love this Pac-Man: Birth of an Icon book
As reported by The Verge, Pac-Man: Birth of an Icon is described as “the first-ever official history book” examining the series, “from creator Toru Iwatani’s “pizza slice” inspiration to the game’s incredible success in arcades and beyo.....»»
Vermont"s BIPOC drivers are most likely to have a run-in with police, study shows
New research examining more than 800,000 traffic stops in Vermont over the course of five years substantiates the term "driving while Black and Brown.".....»»
How insects activate muscles to adapt to limbs removed
Adaptability explains why insects spread so widely and why they are the most abundant animal group on earth. Insects exhibit resilient and flexible locomotion, even with drastic changes in their body structure such as losing a limb......»»
Ledger Nano S vs. X
We compared the Ledger Nano S and X, examining the two cryptocurrency hardware wallets to find out which one is the best overall and which is the best for you......»»
Physicists get closer to examining the symmetries underlying our universe
Every field has its underlying principles. For economics it's the rational actor; biology has the theory of evolution; modern geology rests on the bedrock of plate tectonics......»»
Identical Twins Are Not So Identical, Study Suggests
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: Genetic differences between identical twins can begin very early in embryonic development, according to a study that researchers say has implications for examining the effects of nature versus nu.....»»