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Bird Feathers Inspire A Bright New Blue
A research team in Japan has replicated the unique colors of bird feathers and demonstrated new ways to control how light interacts with materials.
Using Nail Art To Study Ladybug Wings
High speed cameras and uv-cured resin used in nail art have come together to help scientists understand what makes ladybug wings both strong and foldable.
How The Brain Balances Its Network
A part of the hippocampus called CA2 is responsible for preventing the local brain circuits from becoming hyperactive, study says.
Extending The Range Of Diseases Covered By A Rice-Based Vaccine
Astellas and the Institute of Medical Science at the University of Tokyo are expanding the range of diseases that can be covered by their rice-based oral vaccine, MucoRice.
A Substance That Stops Narcoleptic Mice From Falling Asleep
Scientists are working on a drug based on a compound named YNT-185 that would keep narcolepsy and other sleep disorders at bay.
The Diamond Standard Of True Randomness
Scientists have shown that shining light through a diamond can generate intrinsically random single-photon emissions.
Silver Nanoparticles Make For Surprisingly Stretchy Conductors
Researchers have developed a printable elastic conductor that can retain high conductivity even when stretched up to five times its original length.
Breaking Through The Energy Conversion Efficiency Barrier
Researchers at Kobe University have designed a solar cell that is a hundred times more effective at preventing energy loss than previous methods.
Reuseable Sensor Lights Up Under Pressure
Unlike other pressure sensors, this mechanosensor embedded in a polymer can be repeatedly used to detect force.
