Orange You Curious? The Surprising Genetic Secrets Behind Carrot Colors
Genome study offers answers to questions about pigmentation and domestication. A new study of the genetic blueprints of more than 600 types of carrot shows…
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Scientists Reveal That Self-Driving Cars Can Make Traffic Slower
A recent study reveals that vehicles that wirelessly communicate with each other, known as “connected” vehicles, considerably enhance the flow of traffic at intersections. However,…
Why Is Computer Security Advice So Confusing?
If you’ve ever felt baffled by the computer security instructions provided at your workplace, you’re not alone. A recent study underscores a fundamental issue in…
Asymmetry Unleashed: “Brainless” Robot Can Navigate Complex Mazes
Researchers have improved a soft robot’s design, enabling autonomous navigation through intricate mazes. Its asymmetrical shape allows independent turns and prevents trapping, paving the way…
Is Your Dog Walking Slow? They Could Have Dementia
According to recent research from North Carolina State University, dogs who slow down physically also slow down mentally. Assessing the walking speed of elderly dogs…
Sabertooth Secrets: Did These Ancient Beasts Purr or Roar?
The answer might be found in a tiny string of bones. When a sabertooth tiger called out, what sound did it produce – a powerful…
A New Way To Control Fire – Scientists Develop Novel Nanoscale Material
High-temperature flames are essential for producing numerous materials. However, controlling a fire and its interaction with the intended material can be challenging. Scientists have now…
Big Paws, Bigger Problems: Why You Shouldn’t Declaw Tigers or Other Big Cats
A study shows that declawing significantly impacts the muscular capabilities of large cat species more than smaller cats. Despite it being illegal to surgically modify…
Aging and the Brain: How Probiotics Could Slow Cognitive Decline
Recent findings point to a key role of the gut in maintaining brain health. Results from a recent study indicate that the use of a…
Is the U.S. Ready for an African Swine Fever Outbreak?
In a recent study conducted by North Carolina State University researchers, a computer model was employed to explore the potential spread of African swine fever…
CRISPR Gene Editing Used To Build a Better Forest Tree for Sustainable Fiber Production
Researchers at North Carolina State University (NC State) have successfully applied CRISPR gene-editing technology to breed poplar trees with reduced levels of lignin, a significant…
4D Printing Reality: Metallic Gel Enables Shape-Shifting and Conductivity in 3D Prints
Scientists have developed a conductive metallic gel for 3D printing solid objects at room temperature. This gel, combining copper particles and an indium-gallium alloy, dries…
Newly Discovered Dinosaur Iani May Have Been Species’ “Last Gasp” in a Changing Planet
The newly discovered dinosaur, Iani smithi, lived during the climatic upheavals of the mid-Cretaceous era and might be the last of its lineage, replaced by…
“Genotoxic” Warning: Chemical Found in Common Sweetener Damages DNA
Sucralose, a widely used artificial sweetener, produces a DNA-breaking compound, sucralose-6-acetate, during digestion, according to a recent study. This compound, also found in trace amounts…
A New Approach to Locomotion for Soft Robotics
Scientists at North Carolina State University have showcased a soft robot, designed like a caterpillar, capable of moving forward, backward, and squeezing through tight spaces….
Researchers Assemble Pathogen “Tree of Life”
A groundbreaking online resource for plant pathogens has been developed, aimed at assisting researchers worldwide in identifying, detecting, and monitoring species of Phytophthora. These pathogens have…
The Anatomy of the Human Gut: More Different Than We Thought
A recent study discovered substantial disparities in the structure of the human digestive system, with substantial variations possible even among healthy individuals. This discovery sheds…
Ultrasonic “Tornado”: A New Faster Way To Break Down Blood Clots
Researchers have created a new tool using “vortex ultrasound” – a sort of ultrasonic tornado – to effectively break down blood clots in the brain….
