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Butterfly Wings Inspire New Nanotechnology
Researchers have developed a device that could make optical communication faster and more secure by mimicking structures in butterfly wings.
New Class Of Old Star Cluster Discovered
Star clusters with properties not seen before have been discovered by an international team of astrophysicists.
Astronomers Watch A Distant Galaxy In Gas Feeding Frenzy
An international team of researchers has used one of the world's largest telescopes to spot a distant galaxy hungrily snacking on nearby gas.
Researchers Detect Flashes Of Light In Deep Space
CSIRO's Parkes radio telescope has detected brief flashes of radio emission from the distant Universe. Their origin is unknown.
Study Finds That Dark Chocolate Improves Calmness
A new study has found that eating dark chocolate may increase calmness and contentedness due to the polyphenols found in cocoa.
Black Holes Growing Faster Than We Thought, Study
Astronomers from Australia have discovered that supermassive black holes are growing much faster than was expected.
Indian Aryuvedic Plants May Hold Key To Diabetes Treatment
With the growing worldwide incidence of diabetes, a new study has revealed that traditional Aboriginal and Indian Aryuvedic plant extracts show potential for managing the disease.
Astronomers Discover Galaxy That Resembles An Emerald-Cut Diamond
An international team of astronomers has discovered a rare square galaxy, called LEDA 074886, which has a striking resemblance to an emerald cut diamond.
Researchers Find “Diamond” Planet, Remnants Of A Once-Massive Star
An international team of astronomers believes it has found a small planet made of diamond orbiting an unusual star.
