Magnetic (anti)skyrmions are microscopically small whirls that are found in special classes of magnetic materials. These nano-objects could be used to host digital data by their presence or absence in a sequence along a magnetic ...
Nanophysics
Mar 3, 2020
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For prey in the animal kingdom, one wrong move can mean death. Species have evolved camouflage to blend into their environment – some moths may share the colour of the tree bark they rest on while a lizard might resemble ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 29, 2019
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New research published in the Journal of Natural History indicates that zebras' stripes are used to control body temperature after all—and reveals for the first time a new mechanism for how this may be achieved.
Plants & Animals
Jun 13, 2019
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The Annamite mountains of Vietnam and Lao PDR (Laos) harbour exceptional species richness and endemism, but its wildlife is under threat from widespread and intensive poaching. The region is home to the Annamite striped rabbit ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 20, 2018
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The striped catfish Pangasianodon hypophthalmus makes its home in the legendary Mekong River, the longest river in Southeast Asia and largest inland fishery in the world. Vietnam stands as the leading producer of the species, ...
Biotechnology
Oct 25, 2018
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Stripes are common in our lives. It's a pretty basic pattern, and easy to take for granted.
Molecular & Computational biology
Sep 17, 2018
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The distinct black and white stripes of zebras capture people's attention and imagination from an early age. But rarely are we told why zebras have those stripes to begin with.
Plants & Animals
Dec 13, 2016
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Something can be learned from every wheat harvest, but Texas A&M AgriLife Research wheat breeder Dr. Jackie Rudd said it is just "fun" to see the success of this year's bounty.
Biotechnology
Jul 15, 2016
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America's commercial and recreational fisheries show continued stability and make a large contribution to the nation's economy thanks to sustainable fisheries management policies, according to a new report from NOAA Fisheries.
Ecology
Oct 29, 2015
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Preliminary results from an ongoing long-term survey conducted by researchers at William & Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science suggest an average number of young-of-the-year striped bass was produced in Virginia tributaries ...
Ecology
Oct 15, 2015
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