There's no doubt that exercise does a body good, including strengthening and toning our muscles. But how exactly does exercise make this happen?
Biochemistry
Oct 20, 2023
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Scientists in China have synthesized spider silk from genetically modified silkworms, producing fibers six times tougher than the Kevlar used in bulletproof vests.
Biotechnology
Sep 20, 2023
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Many researchers dream of deciphering the amazing ability of spiders to create super strong, super light, and super flexible silk threads—but so far, no one has been able to replicate the spiders' work.
Biochemistry
Jun 20, 2023
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Optical tweezers use light to immobilize microscopic particles as small as a single atom in 3D space. The basic principle behind optical tweezers is the momentum transfer between light and the object being held. Analogous ...
Optics & Photonics
Jan 26, 2022
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The increased use of optical fiber has seen a greater focus on the precise control and measurement of its diameter. That is due to the diameter being vital for a wide range of fields, from high-speed optical communication ...
Optics & Photonics
Nov 29, 2021
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Researchers from the Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research at Osaka University have devised a new method to determine the degree of fibrillation in wood pulp. By taking advantage of the intrinsic optical birefringence ...
Polymers
Dec 17, 2020
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Microscopic fibers created during the laundry cycle can cause damage to the gills, liver and DNA of marine species, according to new research.
Environment
Oct 2, 2020
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Spoiling foods, souring wine and worsening wounds have a common culprit—a process called oxidation. Although the ill effects of these chemical reactions can be curtailed by antioxidants, creating a sturdy platform capable ...
Nanomaterials
May 6, 2020
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A new coating for textile fibers shows promise for efficiently capturing toxic industrial chemicals and chemical warfare agents under real-world conditions, including high humidity. The research could lead to improved masks ...
Nanomaterials
Apr 5, 2019
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Rice University researchers have added a clever spin—a rotating grating that removes out-of-focus light—to a cutting-edge, minimally invasive fiber-optic microscope that lets oncologists and surgeons zoom in on cancer ...
Optics & Photonics
Sep 15, 2016
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