Basic ChemistryNovember 1, 2021
Tiny Vibrating Bubbles Could Make Mining More Sustainable
An updated bubbling process allows for more efficient mineral separation
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AnimalsOctober 25, 2021
Giant Lemurs Are the First Mammals (besides Us) Found to Use Musical Rhythm
Indris’ dramatic family “songs” show repeatable timing patterns
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PrivacyOctober 6, 2021
A Blank Wall Can Show How Many People Are in a Room and What They’re Doing
The technique is the latest method to glean a surprising amount of surveillance from a meager source
AnimalsOctober 1, 2021
A Frothy Mucus Nest Protects Frog Eggs from Drought
Frogs whip up climate-beating slime nests for their offspring
AnimalsOctober 1, 2021
The Venus’s Flower Basket’s Weird Fluid Dynamics Explained
A deep-sea sponge’s unique structure helps it eat and mate while reducing drag
BiochemistryOctober 1, 2021
High-Flying Sensor Detects Living Things from Far Above
A new detector could keep tabs on life on Earth—and maybe beyond
PolicyOctober 1, 2021
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MedicineOctober 1, 2021
Pathogen-Sensing Mask Could Detect COVID Infection
Freeze-dried genetic circuits could reveal the presence of SARS-CoV-2, Ebola, MRSA, and more
PaleontologyOctober 1, 2021
Fossilized Poop Shows How Ancient Dogs Adapted to People
Microbe DNA trapped in 3,500-year-old fossils shows canine adaptation to agricultural diets
AnimalsOctober 1, 2021
See through the Glasswing Butterfly’s Fascinating Wings
New research shows how these transparent wings develop
PsychologyOctober 1, 2021
Listening to a Story Helps Hospitalized Kids Heal
Story time reduced pain and stress
MathematicsOctober 1, 2021
Simple Mathematical Law Predicts Movement in Cities around the World
A new model could help model disease transmission and urban planning