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To uncover new fluid flow laws, researchers turn to drinking straws
A team of researchers has uncovered new laws governing the flow of fluids through experiments on a technology thousands of years old: a drinking...
Deceptive daisy’s ability to create fake flies explained
Researchers have discovered how a South African daisy makes fake lady flies on its petals to trick male flies into pollinating it.
Ancient genomes reveal immunity adaptation in early farmers
Research has revealed that diversity in genes coding for immunity may have facilitated adaptation to farming lifestyles in prehistoric periods.
Newly discovered cell in fruit flies is essential for touch sensation
Researchers have uncovered a key role for a new type of cell in touch detection in the skin of the fruit fly.
Harnessing power of immune system may lessen reliance on antibiotics for infections like TB
Researchers have found that the body's process of removing old and damaged cell parts, is also an essential part of tackling infections that take...
What really matters in multi-story building design?
The impact of multi-story building design considerations on embodied carbon emissions, cost, and operational energy has been revealed.
Improved wastewater treatment could lead to significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
New research has shown that methane emissions from urban areas are underestimated by a factor of three to four and that untreated wastewater may...
Artificial intelligence predicts genetics of cancerous brain tumors in under 90 seconds
Using artificial intelligence, researchers have discovered how to screen for genetic mutations in cancerous brain tumors in under 90 seconds -- and possibly streamline...
Microplastics limit energy production in tiny freshwater species
Microplastic pollution reduces energy production in a microscopic creature found in freshwater worldwide, new research shows.
Explanation for unusual radar signatures of icy satellites in the outer solar system
A study explains the unusual radar signatures of icy satellites orbiting Jupiter and Saturn. Their radar signatures, which differ significantly from those of rocky...
