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First robot leg with "artificial muscles" jumps nimbly: Study

Researchers said on Monday they had designed the first robotic leg with "artificial muscles"—oil-filled bags allowing machines to move more like humans—that can jump nimbly across a range of surfaces......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailSep 10th, 2024

AI-driven approach reveals hidden hazards of chemical mixtures in rivers

Artificial intelligence can provide critical insights into how complex mixtures of chemicals in rivers affect aquatic life—paving the way for better environmental protection......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News2 hr. 46 min. ago

Global study reveals phenological divergence between plants and animals under climate change

A collaborative study reveals the distinct mechanisms by which plants and animals respond to climate change in their life-cycle phenology. This research, led by Piao Shilong's team and Zhang Yao's team from the Institute of Carbon Neutrality at Pekin.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News2 hr. 46 min. ago

Programming cells: New RNA tool enhances precision in synthetic genetic circuits

Researchers have successfully developed a modular synthetic translational coupling element (SynTCE), significantly enhancing the precision and integration density of genetic circuits in synthetic biology. Their study was recently published in the jou.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News2 hr. 46 min. ago

Chang"e-6 farside basalts reveal a reinforced lunar dynamo

The evolution of the lunar dynamo is crucial for understanding the moon's deep interior structure, thermal history, and surface environment. A study by Chinese scientists conducted paleomagnetic analyses on basalts returned by the Chang'e-6 mission a.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News5 hr. 18 min. ago

Active particles reorganize 3D gels into denser porous structures, study shows

Colloidal gels are complex systems made up of microscopic particles dispersed in a liquid, ultimately producing a semi-solid network. These materials have unique and advantageous properties that can be tuned using external forces, which have been the.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News6 hr. 18 min. ago

Your black plastic kitchen utensils aren"t so toxic after all: But you should still toss them, group says

A recent study that recommended toxic chemicals in black plastic products be immediately thrown away included a math error that significantly overstated the risks of contamination, but its authors are standing by their conclusions and warn against us.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News7 hr. 18 min. ago

Russia-Ukraine War"s unexpected casualties: Hungry people in distant nations

The war in Ukraine is causing hunger thousands of miles from the battlefields, according to a study in Communications Earth & Environment. Nearly three years of war in the "breadbasket of the world" has left croplands destroyed and forced laborers wh.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News8 hr. 46 min. ago

New research finds that your smartwatch band is laced with toxic forever chemicals

A study has revealed the presence of dangerous forever chemicals in bands sold by top brands. Interestingly, the more expensive they are, the higher the risk......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News17 hr. 47 min. ago

Research reveals an inexpensive fix for California"s struggling wildflowers

California's native wildflowers are being smothered by layers of dead, invasive grasses. A new UC Riverside study shows that simply raking these layers can boost biodiversity and reduce fire danger......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News19 hr. 18 min. ago

New synthesis technique cuts drug development time and cost

A team of chemists from Scripps Research and Rice University has unveiled a novel method to simplify the synthesis of piperidines, a key structural component in many pharmaceuticals. The study, published in Science, combines biocatalytic carbon-hydro.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News19 hr. 18 min. ago

Study reveals flies more vulnerable than bees to climate change

Despite their reputation as buzzing nuisances, flies serve a critical role as some of the Earth's most prolific pollinators—and new research led by Penn State scientists suggests they are increasingly at risk due to rising global temperatures......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News19 hr. 18 min. ago

Journal that published faulty black plastic study removed from science index

Chemosphere cut from Web of Science, which calculates impact factors. The publisher of a high-profile, now-corrected study on black plastics has been removed from a critical index.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News20 hr. 19 min. ago

Sugar solution matches antibiotics in treating cow infections

A concentrated sugar solution could be just as effective as antibiotics at treating a common infection in dairy cows, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State. The results were recently published in the journal Frontiers in Veterinar.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated News22 hr. 46 min. ago

Experiments show power-motivated social media users disproportionately spread misinformation

People motivated by power and the desire to influence others are more likely to share fake news posts on social media, according to a new study led by a UCL researcher......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

Climate change could trigger more earthquakes, study suggests

A recent Colorado State University study published in the journal Geology demonstrates that climate change can affect the frequency of earthquakes, adding to a small but growing body of evidence showing that climate can alter the seismic cycle......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

How prepared are we for another pandemic? Study provides mathematical insights into airborne viral transmission

Half a decade on from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, a study by the University of Surrey highlights the significant impact of combined public health measures in reducing airborne viral transmission. High-quality face masks were shown to reduce t.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

Ancient Mars" thick crust could have supported hidden water reservoirs and rare magmas, new research suggests

A new study explores how variations in Mars' crustal thickness during its ancient history may have influenced the planet's magmatic evolution and hydrological systems. The research, published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters, suggests that the.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

Sustainability not an important criterion in top executives" remuneration

A study by an international team of researchers from the University of Tübingen and the HEC business school in Paris has shown that the payment of bonuses to executive board members in large European corporations is only minimally influenced by whet.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

Cellular RNA plays key role in antiviral defense, study finds

Scientists have uncovered a new role for a cell's own RNA in fending off attacks by RNA viruses. Some of the cell's RNA molecules, researchers found, help regulate antiviral signaling. These signals are part of the intricate coordination of immune re.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024

Evolutionary study reveals toxic reach of disease-causing bacteria across plant kingdom

The capacity of bacteria to spread disease across the plant kingdom may be much more widespread than previously suspected, according to new analysis......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 19th, 2024