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Articulating the earliest true opposed thumb in Earth’s history; Monkeydactyl
April 13, 2021
The application of micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) scanning has enabled digital modelling and articulation of a fossil that has provided the evidence needed to record the first discovery of a pterosaur...
Making music with spiders webs and talking arachnid: discover more at ACS Spring 2021
April 12, 2021
Imagine being able to talk to spiders in their own language! Scientists report that they have translated the structure of a web into music, which could help them communicate to...
Expansion microscopy: Imaging biological samples at nanoscale using an ordinary light microscope
April 9, 2021
Using an ordinary light microscope, MIT engineers have devised a technique for imaging biological samples with accuracy at the scale of 10 nanometers -- which should enable them to image...
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Recycled graphene from tyres can make more environmentally friendly concrete
April 8, 2021
This could be where the rubber truly hits the road. Rice University scientists have optimised a process to convert waste from rubber tyres into graphene that can, in turn, be...
Research points to a green energy system sooner than we’d hoped!
April 1, 2021
Research shows solar photovoltaics are already cheaper, more innovative, and more integrated into the world's energy systems than previously expected. Additionally, system developments already in the pipeline will enhance this...
Jordan’s water crisis should be a warning for the world
March 31, 2021
It is very easy to take tap water for granted. But sobering predictions of recent research around Jordan's water supply, where climate change, population growth, intensifying water use, demographic shocks...
Positive ‘tipping points’ offer hope for climate
March 22, 2021
Climate change mitigation is forever a balancing act. Environmental experts are beginning to unveil positive 'tipping points' that could spark cascading changes that accelerate action on climate change. A tipping...
Team ice’ uncover crucial information to aid the development of new more active cryoprotectants
March 17, 2021
Researchers uncover new understanding around the interactions between synthetic polymers and ice formation, underpinning new understanding around the fundamental principles of ice re-crystallisation. This crucial piece to the puzzle was...
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Tracking mosquito flight patterns in 3D using digital holography and mathematics
March 12, 2021
Researchers have been asked to use large field-of-view digital holography to accurately apply 3D tracking to mosquito flight. By capturing the diffraction pattern of mosquitoes in a telecentric volume, the...
The chronicles of NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance continued – the first test drives
March 12, 2021
During it's first week on the planet's surface, NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover and its Earthbound team has been carefully test driving all onboard systems. This culminated in a more...
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