A type of damage in soft materials and tissue called cavitation is one of the least-studied phenomena in physics, materials science and biology, say expert observers. But strong evidence suggesting that cavitation occurs ...
Materials Science
Apr 15, 2020
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Some flowers have a remarkable and previously unknown ability to bounce back after injury, according to a new study.
Plants & Animals
Apr 8, 2020
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A team of researchers supported by an EU initiative is testing pavements made from recycled tyres to prevent injuries from accidents and falls.
Materials Science
Mar 30, 2020
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A new technique allows researchers to test how the deformation of tiny train track-like cell proteins affects their function. The findings could clarify the roles of deformed "microtubules" in traumatic brain injuries and ...
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 27, 2020
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Since its launch in San Francisco in 2010, Uber has experienced phenomenal growth, reaching six continents, more than 70 countries, and 700 cities through 2018. Whilst it took Uber roughly six years to reach the 1 billion ...
Social Sciences
Feb 18, 2020
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British newspapers are routinely glamorising combat by creating a moral separation between combat and non-combat injuries, according to new research published in the journal Media, War and Conflict.
Social Sciences
Jan 29, 2020
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Almost one-fifth of the whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) in Western Australia's Ningaloo Reef Marine Park show major scarring or fin amputations, with the number of injured animals increasing in recent years, new research reveals.
Ecology
Jan 24, 2020
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Freezing winds, heavy snow and rain lashed parts of Spain Monday, killing two people, forcing the closure of schools and disrupting travel, officials said.
Environment
Jan 20, 2020
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Mountaineers and winter sports enthusiasts know the dangers of frostbite—the tissue damage that can occur when extremities, such as the nose, ears, fingers and toes, are exposed to very cold temperatures. However, it can ...
Bio & Medicine
Dec 11, 2019
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Inspired by their use in mechanical systems, Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers are testing a magnetically-actuated fluidic valve to use in trauma patients suffering from hemorrhage.
Soft Matter
Nov 25, 2019
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