Nature inspires drones of the future (w/ Video)
(Phys.org) —Researchers have been taking tips from nature to build the next generation of flying robots.
Robotics
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News tagged with controlled environment
Investigating nematode-microbe interactions in lab-simulated decomposed beetle environments
Beneath the surface, bacterivorous nematodes are key players in the nutrient cycle, consuming bacteria that decompose organic matter. Traditionally, these nematodes are studied in laboratory environments where isolated bacterial ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 18, 2024
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Scientists replace fishmeal in aquaculture with microbial protein derived from soybean processing wastewater
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and Temasek Polytechnic have successfully replaced half of the fishmeal protein in the diets of farmed Asian seabass with a "single cell protein" ...
Biotechnology
Apr 25, 2024
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Combating disruptive 'noise' in quantum communication
In a significant milestone for quantum communication technology, an experiment has demonstrated how networks can be leveraged to combat disruptive 'noise' in quantum communications.
Quantum Physics
Apr 15, 2024
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Sonic restoration: How soundwaves appear to stimulate soil
A new study has found fungi respond to noise in soil, unlocking the potential for improved ecosystem recovery.
Ecology
Jan 31, 2024
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Dipole-dipole interactions: Observing a new clock systematic shift
In a new study published in Science today, JILA and NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) Fellow Jun Ye and his research team have taken a significant step in understanding the intricate and collective light-atom ...
General Physics
Jan 27, 2024
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Salad in space? New research says it's not a healthy choice
Lettuce and other leafy green vegetables are part of a healthy, balanced diet—even for astronauts on a mission.
Space Exploration
Jan 22, 2024
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Scientists create tunable shells to encapsulate tiny droplets
Scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a novel technique to encapsulate liquid droplets used for various applications, including single crystal growth and cell culture.
Materials Science
Dec 14, 2023
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How sunflowers 'see' the sun: Study describes a novel mechanism
Sunflowers famously turn their faces to follow the sun as it crosses the sky. But how do sunflowers "see" the sun to follow it? New work from plant biologists at the University of California, Davis, published Oct. 31 in PLOS ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 31, 2023
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Surprising discovery about coral's resilience could help reefs survive climate change
The factors affecting coral's resilience—its ability to adapt to and survive environmental changes—seem to be more nuanced than scientists believed.
Plants & Animals
Oct 17, 2023
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