Merged Yoox Net-A-Porter aims to be as mobile as shoppers
The merged luxury group Yoox Net-A-Porter Group is aiming to be as mobile as its shoppers.
Archive: 24/10/2016
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Researchers find zebrafish want to hang out with moving 3-D robotic models of themselves
Authenticity is an important trait, and zebrafish take it especially seriously. An interdisciplinary team of researchers at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering discovered that zebrafish engage more with 3D-moving robotic ...
Scientists dicipher organization of cellular mechanisms responsible for energy production
Scientists at the Centro Nacional de Enfermedades Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC) have defined the molecular organization underlying energy production in living cells. The discovery, published in the journal Nature, sheds ...
Looking out for No. 2: Dogs sniff out fecal pollution
Some specially trained dogs are helping humans curb themselves.
Predicting climate impacts on ecosystems will require scientists to widen the lens
Most research on climate change ecology is limited to the impacts of a single climate variable, such as temperature or water availability, on one trophic level at a time—and often on a single species. For instance, many ...
Choline deficiency during pregnancy influences milk composition in sows
Choline is an essential nutrient that is used by the body in a number of ways. However, nearly 90 percent of adults do not get the recommended amount in their diets. For pregnant or lactating women, this is especially significant, ...
Clearing 'visual noise' to improve underwater vision and deep sea exploration
Mankind has long been peering into the depths of the sea. From finding fish to avoiding rocks, the ability to see as far as possible through turbid water has been important for thousands of years. More recently, scientists ...
Dinosaurs of a feather flock and die together?
In the paleontology popularity contest, studying the social life of dinosaurs is on the rise.
The houseplant with a blueprint for improving energy harvesting
For many people, nanotechnology belongs in the realm of science fiction. Researchers at the Universities of Bristol and Essex have solved the mystery of the blue sheen on the leaves of some begonias and have found that their ...
MRSA uses decoys to evade a last-resort antibiotic
The superbug MRSA uses decoys to evade a last-resort antibiotic, reveals new research.
