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Size Matters For Sexually Deceptive Orchids
Besides chemical signals, shape and size matter when it comes to attracting male wasps to pollinate orchids, scientists say.
Bleach: The Key To Life On Earth?
Hydrogen peroxide, commonly found in bleach, may have also provided the proton gradient necessary for the evolution of life.
Sticky Tape Used To Create Semiconductor Monolayers
As a semiconductor material, phosphorene is lighter and thinner than silicon, opening up the possibility of interesting new devices.
Scientists, Don’t Turn A Blind Eye To Bias
Non-blinded experiments give a 27 percent stronger result than blinded ones, potentially distorting the scientific literature, scientists say.
Laser Explosions Make Silicon Exotic
Scientists have used laser-controlled micro-explosions to create new phases in silicon, paving the way for exotic new materials.
Physicists Solve Quantum Tunneling Mystery
Supercomputer calculations have provided attosecond-scale calibrations that can serve as a good reference point for future experiments on protein folding or electronics.
Supernovae Ignitions Caused By Collisions, Not Internal Explosions
The complete lightcurves of three type 1a supernovae support the white dwarf merger theory of supernova formation.
Blocking Protein Transporter Could Ease Diabetes
A study in mice has shown that the lack of the B0AT1 transporter is linked to better control of blood glucose levels.
Children Unable To Tell Genuine From Faked Sadness
Children as old as 12 have difficulty telling the difference between true and feigned sadness, study shows.
