Foraging pangolins naturally dig in the ground, so why not have them plant trees at the same time? Training them to do so would be quite challenging, which is why a high school student from California named Dorothy created a pangolin-inspired robot to handle the digging and planting instead. Called the Plantolin, this bio-inspired robot […]
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Researchers have discovered a way to pierce the nucleus of a cell without damaging the rest of its structure, similar to puncturing the yolk of an egg without breaking the white or the shell. This breakthrough could have significant implications for medical treatments. To accomplish this, scientists at the University of San Diego designed an
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You’ve likely used math to solve common tasks, like figuring out a restaurant tip or calculating a room’s square footage. But how does math contribute to tackling more complex challenges, such as finding a cure for a disease? As an applied mathematician, I use mathematical tools to analyze and solve complex biological problems. My work
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Thor and the Hulk might share more in common than previously believed. While it’s known that thunderstorms generate gamma rays in the atmosphere, a new study reveals they occur far more frequently than expected and are even stranger. Although lightning strikes are highly energetic, they’re not the most powerful part of a storm. Gamma radiation
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We’re deep into marathon training season, with crucial long runs approaching. These sessions are essential for race-day success, adding pressure to perform them effectively. Why do runners vary their long run distances? Some train up to 20-22 miles, while others stop at 14-16 miles. The duration of these runs also varies, from two to four
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Tiny openings on the surface of leaves, known as stomata, allow plants to “breathe” by regulating water loss through evaporation. These pores also manage the intake of carbon dioxide necessary for photosynthesis and growth. Since the 19th century, scientists have known that plants widen their stomatal pores to release water vapor, or “sweat,” through transpiration,
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A new study by physicists explores a common frustration: scheduling meetings. The central question is how challenging it is to find a time when everyone is available. As expected, the results weren’t encouraging. “We wanted to understand the odds,” said Harsh Mathur, a physics professor at Case Western Reserve University. “Probability theory, which started with
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Researchers at the University of California, Davis, discovered that prolonged smoke exposure from large wildfires depletes orchard trees’ energy reserves and can slash nut production by 50%. The smoke impacts trees for months following a megafire, reducing their bloom and next season’s yield. This highlights a new wildfire-related threat to plant health in both agricultural
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A study released on Wednesday found that playing a monotonous sound enhances the activity of a fungus that supports plant growth, suggesting that music could potentially benefit crops and gardens. The question of whether playing Mozart could enhance plant growth has been debated for a long time. The US TV show “MythBusters” even tested this
China aims to send astronauts to the Moon by around 2030 and recently showcased the new spacesuits they’ll be using. During a media event, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) demonstrated the suits with two astronauts testing them out for the cameras. Based on current plans, the CMSA plans to land near the Moon’s south
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