Researchers at Hokkaido University in Japan have combined natural squid tissues with synthetic polymers to develop a strong and versatile hydrogel that mimics many of the unique properties of biological tissues. Hydrogels ...
Biochemistry
Jan 19, 2023
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Scientists have decoded the physical process that takes place in the mouth when a piece of chocolate is eaten, as it changes from a solid into a smooth emulsion that many people find totally irresistible.
Analytical Chemistry
Jan 12, 2023
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An EPFL researcher has, for the first time, documented slicks—those visually arresting, moving patches of smooth water—and explained what is happening beneath the surface.
Earth Sciences
Jan 11, 2023
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As sensors picked up the first signs of a strong earthquake jolting the Northern California coast, an alert was blasted to 3 million smartphone users telling them to "drop, cover, hold on." It was hailed as the biggest test ...
Earth Sciences
Dec 22, 2022
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Shock waves occur in air when a plane travels faster than the speed of sound and also occur in plasma (a fourth state of matter that makes up 99% of the visible universe) in space. Shock waves are believed to accelerate particles ...
Astronomy
Dec 19, 2022
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Red giants are dying stars, in advanced stages of stellar evolution, which have depleted the hydrogen in their cores. In a study published today in Nature Communications, a team of astronomers mainly from Instituto de Astrofísica ...
Astronomy
Dec 16, 2022
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The Indo-Pacific region is a convergence zone with the largest biodiversity in the global ocean. However, previous models were not refined enough to resolve the complex topography of main straits.
Earth Sciences
Nov 22, 2022
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Physicists have long struggled to explain why the universe started out with conditions suitable for life to evolve. Why do the physical laws and constants take the very specific values that allow stars, planets and ultimately ...
General Physics
Nov 22, 2022
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The first astronaut—or astronauts—with a physical disability could be announced as soon as Wednesday, according to the European Space Agency.
Space Exploration
Nov 22, 2022
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In the summer of 2022, scientists predicted that a "third-year" La Niña is very likely to occur during the winter of 2022.
Environment
Nov 21, 2022
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