03-18-2024
Leafhoppers' secret armor has inspired new invisibility cloaking technology
In the realm of science, sometimes the smallest creatures can provide the biggest insights. Such is the case with leafhoppers, unassuming backyard insects that carry a secret armor of brochosomes. Researchers at Penn State have delved into this miniature world, uncovering the mysteries of particles known as brochosomes, which these insects secrete and coat themselves with. Their findings, led by Professor Tak-Sing Wong of mechanical and biomedical engineering, have been published in the prestigious Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America...
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03-18-2024
Tracking leatherback sea turtle migration along the U.S. coast
Leatherback sea turtle behaviors in the Northwest Atlantic shelf have...
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03-18-2024
How do wind turbines impact property values in the US?
The transition to a decarbonized energy system, with an emphasis...
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03-18-2024
Scientifically proven tips for better kombucha brewing
Kombucha, the tangy, fizzy fermented tea, has exploded in popularity...
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03-18-2024
‘Venting’ your anger actually does more harm than good
Anger is a complex emotion that, if not managed properly,...
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03-18-2024
'Warm Jupiter' spotted in a four billion-year-old star cluster
In a cosmic neighborhood, a team has uncovered a "warm...
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03-18-2024
Vibrating atoms are seen ‘tuning’ the energy of a single electron
In a stunning achievement in quantum physics, researchers have synchronized...
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03-18-2024
Crucial discoveries will improve cardiovascular disease treatment
In a new study from the University of Virginia School...
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03-18-2024
Human activity has a strong effect on wildlife in remote areas
In an unprecedented global study that mobilized over 220 researchers...
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03-18-2024
Study: Dark matter does not exist and the universe is 27 billion years old
The fabric of the cosmos, as we currently understand it,...
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03-18-2024
Global Recycling Day: Creating a healthier planet for all
Global Recycling Day, observed annually on March 18th, was created...
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03-18-2024
New pill can mimic the health benefits of exercise
In a breakthrough development, scientists are on the brink of...
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03-18-2024
Some animals transform their hair structure to battle winters
How do animals survive when the mercury drops far below...
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