Bees use patterns, not just colors, to find flowers
Honeybees rely heavily on flower patterns—not just colors—when searching for food, new research shows.
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Sep 6, 2022
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Study finds new links between dogs' smell and vision
Cornell University researchers have provided the first documentation that dogs' sense of smell is integrated with their vision and other unique parts of the brain, shedding new light on how dogs experience and navigate the ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 18, 2022
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James Webb Space Telescope sheds light on galaxy evolution, black holes
Stephan's Quintet, a visual grouping of five galaxies, is best known for being prominently featured in the holiday classic film, "It's a Wonderful Life." Today, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope reveals Stephan's Quintet ...
Astronomy
Jul 12, 2022
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New study deepens understanding of how animals see, and what colors
Gathering vision data for hundreds of vertebrates and invertebrates, U of A biologists have deepened scientists' understanding of animal vision, including the colors they see.
Plants & Animals
Jun 6, 2022
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Roundworms offer new insights into Bardet-Biedl syndrome
Scientists have identified a new role for a protein complex at the center of a human genetic disorder called Bardet-Biedl syndrome, or BBS, for which there is currently no cure.
Cell & Microbiology
May 31, 2022
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Vision changes in space
Understanding the effects of microgravity on the human body is essential in enabling astronauts to travel through the harsh environment of space for months, or even years. Significant changes to the body's skeletal and muscle ...
Space Exploration
May 27, 2022
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Genetic roots of three mitochondrial diseases identified via new approach
When something goes wrong in mitochondria, the tiny organelles that power cells, it can cause a bewildering variety of symptoms such as poor growth, fatigue and weakness, seizures, developmental and cognitive disabilities, ...
Cell & Microbiology
May 25, 2022
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'Lensless' imaging through advanced machine learning for next generation image sensing solutions
A camera usually requires a lens system to capture a focused image, and the lensed camera has been the dominant imaging solution for centuries. A lensed camera requires a complex lens system to achieve high-quality, bright, ...
Optics & Photonics
Apr 28, 2022
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What drives rechargeable battery decay? Depends on how many times you've charged it
Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries don't last forever—after enough cycles of charging and recharging, they'll eventually go kaput, so researchers are constantly looking for ways to squeeze a little more life out of their ...
Materials Science
Apr 28, 2022
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Egyptian fruit bat found to use echolocation during daylight hours
A team of researchers at Tel Aviv University has found that Egyptian fruit bats use echolocation during daylight hours even though they have good eyesight. In their paper published in the journal Current Biology, the group ...
