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09-22-2023
Spider silk produced by genetically modified silkworms is 6x stronger than Kevlar
Scientists have successfully synthesized spider silk using genetically modified silkworms, creating fibers with a toughness six times superior to that of Kevlar, a material prominently used in bulletproof vests. This revolutionary work is the first to fabricate full-length spider silk proteins through silkworms, presenting a methodology that might give rise to an eco-friendly substitute to prevalent synthetic commercial fibers such as nylon. Tackling synthetic fiber issues Synthetic fibers like nylon have been widely used, but they pose environmental concerns due to their ability to release detrimental microplastics...
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09-22-2023
New study sheds light on Neolithic rituals involving human bones
Recent research suggests that prehistoric societies might have modified human...
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09-22-2023
Scientists ‘talk’ to plants using light-based messaging
The Sainsbury Laboratory Cambridge University (SLCU) has ushered in a...
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09-22-2023
Understanding the sex lives of endangered soft corals could save them
The outlook for the endangered purple cauliflower soft coral, Dendronephthya...
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09-22-2023
Fathers give children an educational advantage by simply playing with them
Children's success at primary school can be greatly influenced by...
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09-22-2023
Jellyfish are capable of more complex learning than ever imagined
The long-held belief that jellyfish are simple creatures with limited...
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09-22-2023
Wildfires amplify risks for socially vulnerable populations in Western states
A recent study has revealed that socially vulnerable groups in...
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09-22-2023
Mission to stop asteroid Bennu collision with Earth ends Sunday
NASA is edging closer to the conclusion of its ambitious...
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09-22-2023
Finding alien life on Europa just became a very likely scenario
In a revolutionary discovery that further intensifies the debate surrounding...
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09-22-2023
Ponds release more greenhouse gases than they store
Two recent studies led by Cornell University has found that,...
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09-22-2023
Typical American dog knows 18 words, and love is at the top of the list
Dogs may be baffled by our slang and colloquial expressions,...
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09-22-2023
Colorful primates, oddly enough, don't have great color vision
In an intriguing new study, researchers from the University of...
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09-22-2023
NASA's Artemis 2 crew rehearses for upcoming moon launch
NASA's Artemis 2 crew, positioned to usher in a new...
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