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Phys.org / The imitation game: Why some species are better at fooling predators than others

Experts from the University of Nottingham have created life-size 3D-printed insect models to explore how some species trick predators into thinking they're more dangerous than they really are—and avoid being eaten as a ...

Jul 2, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Tiny MoOₓ clusters on TiO₂ nanosheets boost selectivity in photocatalytic methane oxidation

Researchers from the Innovation Academy for Precision Measurement Science and Technology (APM) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has discovered that anchoring subnanometric MoOx clusters onto TiO2 nanosheets can effectively ...

Jul 2, 2025 in Nanotechnology
Phys.org / Coral babies on the move: How larvae's long-distance journeys strengthen reef populations

Understanding how far Great Barrier Reef corals are from their parents could be key to identifying and protecting at-risk populations, University of Queensland research has found.

Jul 2, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Ocean model simulations shed light on long-term tritium distribution in released Fukushima water

Operators have pumped water to cool the nuclear reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (FDNPP) since the accident in 2011 and treated this cooling water with the Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS), which ...

Jul 2, 2025 in Earth
Phys.org / Heat-flow modeling at nanoscale investigated through two theoretical models

Keeping electronic devices cool is important when considering both their function and durability, as temperature influences material properties and energy flow. The temperature of "hot spots" that can be detected affects ...

Jul 2, 2025 in Nanotechnology
Phys.org / Young forests could help to capture carbon in climate change fight

Young forests regrowing from land where mature woodlands have been cut down have a key role to play in removing billions of tons of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) and combating climate change, a new study reveals.

Jul 2, 2025 in Earth
Phys.org / Decades-old mystery solved: How Gram-negative bacteria keep their outer membrane intact

Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have solved a 60-year-old mystery in bacterial cell envelope biology, defining the primary function of an important protein complex responsible for maintaining the ...

Jul 2, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / When bacteria remember: P. aeruginosa may use epigenetic memory for enhanced infection success

An international research team led by the Helmholtz Center for Infection Research (HZI) has discovered a new strategy used by the human pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa to adapt to its host. In the journal Proceedings of the ...

Jul 2, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Artificial nucleolus model reveals step-by-step process of ribosome assembly

Proteins are the infinitely varied chemicals that make cells work, and science has a pretty good idea how they are made. But a critical aspect underlying the machinery of protein manufacture has long been hidden inside the ...

Jul 2, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Catalytic process can transform natural polymer into customizable biodegradable plastics

A new study led by Colorado State University Distinguished Professor Eugene Chen outlines a path to creating advanced, recyclable plastics. Published in Nature, the study describes a breakthrough method for upconverting a ...

Jul 2, 2025 in Chemistry
Phys.org / Flipping alkenes for more effective cancer drugs with fewer harmful side effects

For the first time, chemists have discovered a unique way to control and modify a type of compound widely used in medicines, including a drug used to treat breast cancer.

Jul 2, 2025 in Chemistry
Phys.org / Simplified science communication via videos may trick viewers into overestimating their own expertise

A research team at the University of Cologne has found that video summaries of scientific studies that are presented in a more simple manner, using simpler language and visual presentation, lead to better comprehension of ...

Jul 2, 2025 in Other Sciences