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Gecko-Inspired Adhesive Sticks And Releases On Command

Scientists have developed a method to integrate nanostructured hydrogel fibers on an inorganic membrane to mimick the gecko's sticking and detaching mechanism.

New Appetite-Regulating Hormone Found

A hormone called NPGL could explain why we sometimes do not lose weight even when we change our diets.

For Java Sparrows, Songs Are Less Important Than Dance

Unlike other songbirds, Java sparrows choose their mates based on their dancing rather than singing abilities.

KAIST Nanosatellite Launched On Trip To The International Space Station

The nanosatellite called LINK is one of the 28 satellites aboard the Atlas V booster en route to the International Space Station.

What The Past Can Tell Us About Future Earthquakes

A new model based on historical earthquake data explores the potential of predicting major earthquakes.

Observing The Most Extreme Object In The Universe

Scientists in India have proposed a new way of seeing naked singularity, the most extreme object in the universe.

2-In-1 Solar Charger Both Captures And Stores Energy

This integrated solar charger is fully charged after just two minutes in sunlight and can be used to power devices like mobile phones.

The Brain Beats To An Electric Clock

Surprisingly, it is voltage rather than calcium ions that is synchronized in the region of the brain that controls the circadian rhythm.

One Step Closer To A Flawless Lens

Researchers have demonstrated a scalable, cost-effective and reliable method to fabricate large-scale hyperlens arrays.