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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
