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09/03/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Scientists develop super-water-repelling material inspired by spiky porcupinefish skin
The future of water-repellent materials might soon have a lot to do with the porcupinefish, according to new research. Also known as blowfish, porcupinefish are medium- to large-sized tropical fish that belong to the Diodontidae family. Found in shallow temperate and tropical seas throughout the world, porcupinefish are known for their ability to inflate their […]
08/31/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Perfect predator: The T. rex’s stiff skull enabled it to SHATTER the bones of its prey
As it turns out, the secret behind the Tyrannosaurus rex’s supremacy over all other dinosaurs during the Mesozoic Era was all in its head – literally. According to researchers, this is because the T. rex had an extremely stiff skull that allowed it to effectively crush its prey’s bones without cracking its own cranium. “The […]
08/26/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Amazing aquatic life: Blue-banded sea snakes “breathe” through their heads
Sea snakes, despite their name, still need to surface to get air to breathe. Australian researchers, however, have found one species that has developed an organ that lets it effectively “breathe” underwater for a limited time. Blue-banded sea snakes (Hydrophis cyanocinctus) are aquatic reptiles that can reach up to around 5 feet or 1.5 meters in length. Endemic […]
08/26/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Scientists develop method to upcycle agricultural waste by creating soap from rice straw
A common agricultural byproduct may hold the key to natural, sustainable and environmentally-safe cleaning products, a new study has revealed. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Portsmouth in partnership with India’s Amity University and the Indian Institute of Technology, looked at the possibility of using rice straw as a non-toxic alternative ingredient for soaps […]
07/02/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Archaeologists crack the code on the mysterious medieval tunnel buried beneath Paisley Abbey in Scotland
A 14th-century medieval drain tunnel stretching almost 300 feet has been uncovered beneath Paisley Abbey in Scotland. The drain tunnel is being heralded as one of the most well-preserved medieval relics to ever be found. The Abbey Drain, which ends around ten feet from the banks of the present-day White Cart River, had lain hidden for centuries until […]
06/05/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Elongated skulls unearthed in ancient Chinese tombs may indicate social status, researchers say… is there another explanation?
Human skeletons unearthed in northeast China represent some of the earliest evidence of intentional skull reshaping, says a recent study in the American Journal of Physical Anthropology. Between 2011 and 2015, the dig at the Houtaomuga site yielded 11 modified skulls and 14 skeletons with unmodified craniums. The former, in particular, had artificially elongated braincases and flattened bones […]
05/25/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Keep your Earth bias in check: MIT scientists claim that alien hunting should not be limited to “Earth-like” life
We may need to be less anthropocentric if we are to find evidence of extraterrestrial life, experts say. Speaking at the inaugural TESS Science Conference at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), a panel of experts noted that holding on to the assumption that alien life will be similar to what evolved here on Earth […]
05/14/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Researchers develop unique, super-stretchy polymers that can self-heal
As part of a study on new polymers, researchers have successfully developed a novel self-healing material — a feat considered to be a major breakthrough in the field of materials synthesis. The material, a polymer with incredible stretching, vibration suppression and self-healing properties, was developed by a team of scientists from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in […]
05/13/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Scientists develop artificial muscles powered by glucose: Findings will be used to develop a system that’s “even closer to a biological muscle”
A recent breakthrough in engineering and robotics just might blur the line between man and machine. Researchers from Linköping University in Sweden have successfully developed and created artificial muscles that run on glucose and oxygen — just like their organic counterparts. According to the researchers, they wanted to develop artificial muscles, which, instead of using traditional […]
05/07/2020
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By Michael Alexander
A spitting image: Researchers develop tiny robots that can replicate ant colony behavior
Ants are well-known for their colonies’ collective strength and intelligence, especially when it comes to tasks such as navigation, foraging and even evading predators. It comes as no surprise that these tiny insects have become the inspiration for several new developments in fields such as mechanics and biotechnology. One recent example is Tribots. Developed by […]
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