Elephant trunk whiskers exhibit material intelligence
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute discover elephants’ whiskers have unique stiffness gradients aiding precise touch.
Team develops smart synthetic material inspired by octopus skin
Penn State researchers create multifunctional smart skin that adapts to stimuli, enabling camouflage and information encryption.
96% accurate footprint tracker for tiny mammals could help reveal ecosystem health
Duke University researchers develop non-invasive method distinguishing cryptic species, offering early ecological disturbance warnings.
New study finds movement of fishing fleets can reveal shifts in marine ecosystems
UC Santa Cruz researchers discover fishing fleets as ecosystem sentinels, tracking marine heatwaves affecting tuna distribution.
Drone sampling of whale breath reveals first evidence of potentially deadly virus in Arctic
King’s College London researchers use drones to non-invasively detect cetacean morbillivirus in Arctic whale populations.
Ultrasonic pest control to protect beehives
University of Strathclyde researchers use ultrasonic signals that mimic bat calls to deter wax moths from beehives.
Scientists discover new type of lion roar, which could help protect the iconic big cats
University of Exeter researchers identify intermediary roar, using AI to enhance accuracy and reduce human bias in monitoring.
Primate thumbs and brains evolved hand-in-hand
University of Reading researchers discover longer thumbs linked to larger neocortex, enhancing primates’ manual dexterity and cognition.
3D printing “glue gun” can generate bone grafts directly onto fractures in animals
Sungkyunkwan University researchers developed a compact device that customises implants, enhancing surgical efficiency and bone healing.
Mechanical forces drive evolutionary change
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute uncover how cephalic furrow formation stabilises embryonic tissues in fruit flies.