Scientists Just Captured the Stunning Process That Shapes Chromosomes
Scientists at EMBL have captured how human chromosomes fold into their signature rod shape during cell division, using a ...
Scientists engineer starfish cells to shape-shift in response to light
Life takes shape with the motion of a single cell. In response to signals from certain proteins and enzymes, a cell can start ...
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Harnessing nature's fractals for flexible electronics: Biomimetic fabrication technique uses leaf skeletons as templates
By using leaf skeletons as templates, researchers harnessed nature's intrinsic hierarchical fractal structures to improve the performance of flexible electronic devices. Wearable sensors and ...
Mountains as biodiversity engines: How uplift may shape species evolution
A new study co-authored by researchers at Indiana University sheds light on how the forces that shape mountain ranges also ...
Plants breathe with millions of tiny mouths. We used lasers to understand how this skill evolved
Plants shape Earth’s atmosphere by moving carbon and water vapour. New research sheds light on how they learned to do it – ...
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Unearthing Connections to Plants, Gardens and the Natural World Around Us
Why does it feel so good to be in a garden? The latest collaboration with USA Today shares the plants, people and stories of ...
Scientists peeked underneath an iceberg and found a startling kaleidoscope of marine life
A hidden ecosystem of giant sea spiders, octopuses, and other stunning sea creatures shows how life can flourish even when sealed off from the surface by a thick layer of ice.
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5 Workout Habits Ayesha Curry Swears by for a Fit & Sculpted Body
From setting goals for herself to including variety in her workout routine, here's how Ayesha Curry stays fit.
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Smithsonian scientists use technology to track animals
From tiny trackers on birds to larger elephant collars, scientists learn a lot from tracking animal movement in the wild.