AnimalsNovember 16, 2021
Rubbing Up against Sharks May Feel Good despite the Danger
Fish species were found deliberately chafing on sharks around the world, though why they do so is not entirely clear
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Materials ScienceNovember 8, 2021
Seashells Inspire New Superstrong Glass Composite
The novel material mimics the layered structure of nacre
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Quantum ComputingNovember 1, 2021
2-D Room-Temperature Magnets Could Unlock Quantum Computing
A new magnetic material, just one atom thick, can manipulate electrons’ spin for next-generation data storage
GeologyNovember 1, 2021
Early Earth’s Slowing Rotation Helped Oxygen Build Up
The planet’s spin may have mediated critical atmospheric oxygen
PolicyNovember 1, 2021
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Basic ChemistryNovember 1, 2021
Tiny Vibrating Bubbles Could Make Mining More Sustainable
An updated bubbling process allows for more efficient mineral separation
AnimalsNovember 1, 2021
The Surprising Architecture in Bees’ Honeycombs
The insects’ hives are more complicated than researchers thought
EvolutionNovember 1, 2021
The Surprising Secret of Snakes’ Venomous Bites
Fangs evolved over and over because of this groovy process
Planetary ScienceNovember 1, 2021
Ancient Martian ‘Lake’ May Have Just Been Ephemeral Puddles
One study suggests the Curiosity rover’s landing site is not as it seems
PollutionNovember 1, 2021
Rivers Dump Mercury into Coastal Fisheries
Most of the pollutant arrives at the coasts by river
Basic ChemistryNovember 1, 2021
What’s Brewing in a Beer Is Startling Complexity
High-powered chemistry lets researchers trace a beer back to its ingredients
EcologyNovember 1, 2021
Newfound Ocean Hotspot Draws Millions of Migrating Birds Each Year
Scientists hope to protect these critical international waters