Puff adders control rodents naturally, protecting crops. They could be key to sustainable agriculture. One of Africa’s most widespread snakes may turn out to be an agricultural hero in disguise A study led by Read More
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Scientists Spill Their Quirky Lab Traditions and Superstitions – New
From lucky tokens that keep instruments running smoothly to a weekly cookie break, scientists told us about their favorite lab customs and beliefs. Summary Scientists shared an array of fascinating lab customs and personal beliefs Read More
New and more precise acidity measurements may help make PFAS easier to track. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are nicknamed “forever chemicals” in part because their acidity helps them linger in the environment. Many of Read More
The iridescent blue of butterfly wings has inspired researchers to find a solution to a challenge previously considered insurmountable—dynamically tuning advanced optical processes at visible wavelengths. Summary Inspired by the vibrant, shimmering blue of Read More
Using the Hubble Space Telescope (HST), Italian astronomers have observed five blue straggler stars in the globular cluster 47 Tucanae. Their results show that one of these stars has a white dwarf companion. The discovery is Read More
Physicists demonstrate controlled expansion of quantum wavepacket in a levitated
Quantum mechanics theory predicts that, in addition to exhibiting particle-like behavior, particles of all sizes can also have wave-like properties. These properties can be represented using the wave function, a mathematical description of quantum systems Read More
Virginia Tech scientists are probing how mitochondrial stress and calcium overload may cause Alzheimer’s to strike memory circuits first, offering clues to the disease’s earliest breakdown. One of the first parts of the Read More
Researchers have discovered that dormant breast cancer cells can be detected and wiped out with existing drugs, dramatically lowering the risk of relapse. The breakthrough brings new hope to survivors haunted by the fear of Read More
Super-habitats could hold key to shark conservation – New Study/Science
In the heart of French Polynesia, a narrow channel carves its way through the Fakarava Atoll, connecting a vast lagoon to the open ocean. To the casual eye, it’s a beautiful stretch of turquoise Read More
Perovskite-Silicon Tandem Solar Cells Achieve Record-Breaking 33.1% Efficiency – New
Researchers have unlocked a new method of passivating perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells, achieving record efficiencies and laying the groundwork for more powerful solar technology. A group of international photovoltaics researchers has made an important advance Read More