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Materials Science Jan 18, 2022

Boxing up molecular machines

Machines that are confined inside a cage or casing exhibit interesting properties by converting input energy into programmed functions. One such system is the mechanical gyroscope or gyrotop, a fascinating toy that amuses ...

Earth Sciences Jan 6, 2022

Scientists coolly recall fiery volcano visit

Far above the populated towns on La Palma in Spain's Canary Islands, off the coast of western Africa, Esteban Gazel and Kyle Dayton carried equipment from their car and hiked toward the erupting Cumbre Vieja volcano's active ...

Social Sciences Nov 16, 2021

Stability is the new sexy: 'Singles in America' study reveals major shifts in dating from COVID-19

The largest annual scientific study on single adults shows that COVID-19 has caused a dramatic shift in people's priorities when it comes to dating, sex and love. Faculty from the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University say ...

Planetary Sciences Nov 8, 2021

Smart focus on Mars

From panoramas to close-ups, from 3D maps to a wheel selfie, the Earth-bound twin of ESA's Rosalind Franklin rover is testing the wide range of photo settings that will deliver the greatest science possible during the ExoMars ...

Biotechnology Nov 4, 2021

How biomass from plants could replace unrenewable resources in optical applications

A digital, urbanized world consumes huge amounts of raw materials that could hardly be called environmentally friendly. One promising solution may be found in renewable raw materials, according to research published in Advanced ...

Environment Nov 1, 2021

Insulation from old jeans, walls from waste concrete: Less guilt and more solutions are needed for construction

Construction material prices are uncommonly high. Material shortages are affecting the construction industry, which uses up to 50% of the world's raw materials. The pressure to move to a circular economy is substantial.

Optics & Photonics Oct 21, 2021

Bright prospects for OCT retinal scans at 30

Around the world, every second, someone gets a retinal OCT scan, typically as a routine portion of an eye exam. The high-resolution images obtained by OCT allow ophthalmologists to diagnose and monitor treatment for many ...

Polymers Sep 16, 2021

Engineering a polymer network to act as active camouflage on demand

The animal kingdom is full of creatures with active camouflage. What looks like a drab pile of sand and rocks might actually be a brightly colored squid, expanding and contracting structures within their skin to reveal shades ...

Environment Sep 15, 2021

Research initiative to build framework for climate-smart sustainable agricultural soil management

Healthy soil is something most of us take for granted, but it is crucial for life. As one of our most vital resources, we depend upon it for the food we eat, the textiles we wear and the wood we use to build our homes.

Other Sep 14, 2021

Scientists create winning microscopic images

The natural world served as the inspiration for the Ohio State University scientists whose microscope images were announced Monday (Sept. 13) among the top 20 winners in the 2021 Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition.

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