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Waterproofing Gadgets May Just Be One Spray Away
The new protective coating could be used to waterproof mobile phones, prevent ice from forming on airplanes, or protect boat hulls from corroding.
World’s Oldest Fossils Reveal Life On Earth As Early As 3.7 Billion Years Ago
The discovery of the world's oldest fossils reveals that diverse life forms thrived on Earth 3.7 billion years ago.
Female Fiddler Crabs Want Safety Over Sex: Study
When female fiddler crabs leave males behind during mating season, they aren't just being picky—they are seeking shelter from predators, research shows.
Human Activity Has Been Heating Up The Planet For 180 Years
Human-induced climate change is not just a 20th century phenomenon; it started much earlier, during the Industrial Revolution, a new study finds.
Dengue Risk Could Decrease In Warmer Climates: Study
Contrary to current belief, researchers predict that the risk of dengue could in fact go down in a warmer climate.
Interdisciplinary Research Encouraged, But Draws Less Funding
While interdisciplinary studies provide a new approach to solving complex problems, this does not always translate into funding.
New Gene Involved In Sepsis Found
A large-scale forward genetic screen has identified Gasdermin-D as a key mediator of the lethal septic shock response to bacteria.
Nearby Red Dwarves Could Reveal Planet Secrets
An accidental find of a collection of young red dwarf stars close to our solar system could give us a rare glimpse of planet formation in slow motion.
‘Radiationless’ Excitation Can Make Objects Invisible
By overlapping electric and toroidal dipole modes—causing them to cancel each other out—researchers have succeeded in making nanoparticles effectively invisible.
Scientists Capture Living Taste Cells In Action
A technique known as intravital multiphoton microscopy has enabled scientists to visualize how the tastebuds work in real time.
